Baix Empordà, Costa Brava, Spain • Mediterranean Sea

Platja de Tamariu

A sheltered horseshoe bay framed by tamarisk trees and maritime pines with transparent emerald waters.

Photo: kallerna (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia Commons source

Local Notes & Setting

Rent a sit-on-top kayak from the beach to explore the secluded sea caves at Cala Cova d'en Gispert.
The pine-shaded promenade offers relaxed seafood dining just steps from the calm swimming zone.

Peak Summer Sea Temp	23.5°C (Peak Air: 28°C)
Monthly Sea Temps (May–Oct)	May: 16.2°C · Jun: 19.6°C · Jul: 22.3°C · Aug: 23.5°C · Sep: 22°C · Oct: 19.1°C
Best Months	Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Sand & Shoreline	Golden Sand • Gradual Drop
Water Clarity	Emerald Green (Clarity: 4.9/5 • Scenery: 4.9/5)
Daily Cost Guide	€60/day (Sunbeds: €20)
Coordinates	41.9172°N, 3.2078°E

Explore complete 12-month NOAA climatology curves for this coastline in our Spain Sea Temperature Guide →

Watersports: Active

Naturist: Textile Only

Free Parking: Paid / Limited

Bathrooms: Available

Showers: Available

Food / Tavernas: Available

Good for Kids: Safe Entry

Lifeguard: Seasonal Duty

Sunbed Rentals: Available

Natural Shade: Present

Wheelchair Accessible: Accessible

Watersports: Active

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