Beaches and coves in Llançà

From long sands to hidden coves: 23 beaches and coves in Llançà.

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1. Cala BramantBeach or coveBramant beach, locally known as Cala dels Enamorats, is a natural beach in the municipality of Llançà (Alt Empordà), located about two kilometres north of the town, south of Cap Ras, near Canyelles beach. It is accessed via the coastal path. The cove is shaped like a frying pan, with 10 m high cliffs that form a natural pool with a narrow outlet to the sea. In 1972 it was declared a 'picturesque site'. In September 2016, divers from the Spanish Navy defused two shells found in the cove, 20 m from the coast and at a depth of 2 m.
2. de l'embarrilBeach or cove · el Port de LlançàEmbarril beach is a semi-urban beach in the municipality of Llançà (Alt Empordà), located in a built-up area, south of Carboneres beach and north of Morer beach. It is 70 m long and 8 m wide on average, made up of greyish gravel. The rocks in the water form natural pools. It can be reached via the coastal path.
3. De les CarboneresBeach or cove · el Port de LlançàLes Carboneres beach is a beach in the municipality of Llançà (Alt Empordà), located in a residential area, south of the Port de Llançà. It is about 25 m long, made up of sand and pebbles, with a moderate slope into the water. Facing northeast, it is sheltered from the tramuntana wind. The name comes from the extraction of coal that took place in this area in the 18th century.
4. el Borró d'EnforaBeach or coveThe Borró d'enfora beach, or Assutzena beach, is a natural beach in the municipality of Colera (Alt Empordà), located at cap Ras, between Borró beach and Borró point. It is about 100 m long with an average width of 10 m, with coarse sand, and is divided into two coves by rocks that almost reach the sea. It is a nudist beach. It can be reached on foot from Borró beach. The name Assutzena comes from the presence of the white lily (Lilium candidum) in the surrounding area.
5. el Borró GranBeach or coveBorró beach, also known as Borró Gran beach, Borró de dins beach, or Assutzenes beach, is a natural beach in the municipality of Colera (Alt Empordà), located 4 km from the town, in the bay of Garbet, between Garbet beach and Borró d'enfora beach. It is 93 m long and 18 m wide on average, with fine sand, gravel and pebbles. Access is via a short path that descends from the N-260 road, or along the coastal path from Garbet beach. The beach has an associated dune system about 82 m wide, where marram grass (Ammophila arenaria) grows, the plant that gives the beach its name. The name Assutzenes refers to another plant found there, the white lily (Lilium candidum).
6. Platja de CanyellesBeach or coveCanyelles beach is a semi-urban beach in the municipality of Llançà (Alt Empordà), located to the west of Cap Ras, at the eastern edge of the Badia de Llançà. It is bordered to the east by the Punta de la Figuera and to the west by the Punta del Cros, a rocky outcrop that juts into the sea and separates it from Cros beach. It is 380 m long with an average width of 20 m, with very coarse sand and a gentle slope into the water. It remains practically unspoilt. It has no services of any kind. It is accessed via the coastal path, part of the GR-92 trail, which runs along the whole of Cap Ras.
7. Platja de GrifeuBeach or covePlatja de Grifeu is an urban beach in the municipality of Llançà (Alt Empordà), made up of sand, gravel and pebbles. It is 160 metres long and 34 metres wide, with medium-grained sand and a very steep slope into the water. It is bordered to the north and south by two rocky stretches. Among other facilities, there is the Hotel Grifeu, right on the beach. It can be reached from the N-260 road or on foot from Llançà along the existing coastal path. As in other places, the application of the Coastal Law (Llei de Costes) in the 1980s and the development of the seafront promenade led to various problems. This beach has given its name to the historic Grifeu Basketball Club of Llançà. The poet Josep Palau i Fabre settled in Grifeu in 1962, although he later divided his time between there and Barcelona. The Agència Catalana de l'Aigua carries out a weekly water quality check during the bathing season, with excellent results. It has been awarded the Blue Flag, an international recognition of water and service quality.
8. Platja de la FarellaBeach or coveLa Farella beach is a beach in the municipality of Llançà (Alt Empordà). It is characterised by its residential, sheltered and cosmopolitan atmosphere, and by the abundant vegetation surrounding the area. It is 97 m long and 15 m wide on average, made up of very coarse sand with a steep slope into the water. Formally, a distinction is made between la Farella and la Farella del Mig, two beaches which, although forming a single unit, are separated by a small rocky promontory jutting into the sea. Together they form a beach 260 m long. To get there, take the road that separates Llançà from Port de la Selva and follow the signs. It can also be reached on foot, along the camí de ronda coastal path. The Agència Catalana de l'Aigua carries out a weekly water quality check during the bathing season, with excellent results. The place name refers to the fishing activity in the area, a spot where fishing a l'encesa (torchlight fishing) used to be practised. The name of the beach is directly related to the use of a light (farell) to help fishermen or sailors find their bearings, or to mark the spot where fishing was to begin.
9. Platja de la Farella del MigBeach or coveFarella del Mig beach is a semi-urban beach in the municipality of Llançà (Alt Empordà) bordering to the north with Farella beach, separated by a small rocky headland that juts out into the sea, and continuing to the south towards Tonyines beach. It is 97 m long and 15 m wide on average, made up of fine sand and gravel, with a gentle slope into the water. It faces south-east.
10. Platja de la GolaBeach or cove · el Port de LlançàThe Gola beach is an urban beach in the municipality of Llançà (Alt Empordà), located behind the Port de Llançà. It was created when the Castellar islet was joined to the mainland for the construction of the port. It is flanked to the north by the Castellar rock and to the south by another large rocky outcrop, behind which the coastal path continues. It is 40 m long and 20 m wide on average, with coarse sand and gravel, and a steep slope into the water. It faces east. Right next to it there is a free car park.
11. Platja de les TitarolitesBeach or coveTitarolites beach is a beach in the municipality of Llançà (Alt Empordà), located in a built-up area between Morer beach to the east and Punta de la Farella, which separates it from Farella beach to the west. Facing southeast, it is 45 m long and 8 m wide on average, made up of sand, gravel and pebbles, with a steep slope into the water. On the south side, a rocky platform jutting into the sea becomes a diving spot for children. It can be reached via the coastal path.
12. Platja del Cau del LlopBeach or coveCau del Llop beach is a beach in the municipality of Llançà (Alt Empordà), located in an urbanised area, almost a kilometre from the town centre of Port de Llançà. It is a fairly enclosed beach, protected from the open sea by rocky stretches to the north and south. It is framed by a semicircular cliff. It is 140 m long with an average width of 25 m, with very coarse sand and a very steep slope into the water. It has no services, although in summer there are a couple of small kiosks. In front of the beach, to the north, lie the Falcó islands, a group of rocks very close to the coast that are ideal for diving. The Agència Catalana de l'Aigua carries out a weekly water quality check during the bathing season, with an excellent result. The GI-612 road, which runs from Llançà to Port de la Selva, passes close to the beach, but there is no parking area. It can be reached via the coastal path, which coincides with the GR-92.
13. Platja del CrosBeach or coveCros beach is a semi-urban beach in the municipality of Llançà (Alt Empordà), located between Punta del Cros, a rocky outcrop that juts into the sea and separates it from Canyelles beach, and Sota d'en Canals beach. It is 166 m long and 17 m wide on average, with coarse sand and gravel. It can be reached via the coastal path, on the stretch of the GR 92 trail that connects Colera and Llançà.
14. Platja del MorerBeach or coveMorer beach is a beach in the municipality of Llançà (Alt Empordà), located between the Morer point and Titarolites beach, in a built-up area. It faces east, sheltered from the tramontana wind. It is 80 m long with an average width of 8 m, made up of coarse sand and pebbles, with a steep slope into the water. It is accessed via the coastal path. It has no lifeguard service or other facilities.
15. Platja del PortBeach or cove · el Port de LlançàLa platja del Port és una platja urbana del municipi de Llançà (Alt Empordà) situada a la badia de Llançà, al barri del Port. Limita al nord amb la desembocadura del riu Ribera de Llançà i al sud amb l'escullera del port de Llançà, que la protegeix del mar obert. Té una longitud de 361 m i una amplada mitjana de 24 m, de sorra molt gruixuda i un pendent d'entrada a l'aigua molt fort. Està flanquejada en tota la seva longitud pel passeig marítim arbrat, en el qual hi ha restaurants, bars i altres comerços, i una oficina de Turisme. Disposa de dutxes, vàters, vigilància, neteja diària, punt de la Creu Roja i, en els mesos d'estiu, una carpa que fa les funcions de biblioteca pública. L'Agència Catalana de l'Aigua efectua un control setmanal de la qualitat de l'aigua, durant la temporada de bany, amb el resultat d'excel·lent. Està guardonada amb la Bandera Blava, que reconeix internacionalment la qualitat de l'aigua i serveis.
16. Platja Gran del FutanerBeach or covePlatja Gran del Futaner is a natural beach in the municipality of Llançà (Alt Empordà), located at Cap Ras, between Platja Petita del Futaner and Platja de Bramant. It faces east, is 60 m long with an average width of 10 m, has medium-grain sand and a moderate slope into the water. It can be reached on foot via the coastal path. It is a nudist beach.
17. Platja d'en JordiBeach or coveSant Jordi beach, or Jordi's beach, is a semi-urban beach in the municipality of Llançà (Alt Empordà), located between Alguer beach to the north and Argilera beach to the south. It is 95 m long and 15 m wide on average, with medium-grain sand and a moderate slope into the water. It is accessed via the coastal path (camí de ronda). In 2021, the Llançà Town Council made this beach dog-friendly.
18. Platja de l'AlguerBeach or coveL'Alguer beach, or dels Alguers, is a beach in the municipality of Llançà (Alt Empordà), set in a built-up area between Sota del Parador beach and d'en Jordi beach, nestled between the cliffs and the N-260 road. East-facing, it is 27 m long with an average width of 9 m, with coarse sand, gravel and pebbles, and a moderate slope into the water. It is accessed via the coastal path.
19. Platja de l'ArgileraBeach or coveL'Argilera beach is a semi-urban beach in the municipality of Llançà (Alt Empordà), located in a built-up area between Platja d'en Jordi and Punta d'en Gasparó. Facing north-east, it is 44 m long with an average width of 14 m, made up of gravel and pebbles, with a moderate slope into the water. It's reached via the coastal path. Following this path north, on the north side of the beach To the north of the beach there is a rest area with concrete chairs that serve as a lookout over the sea. To the south of the beach stands the Argilera bunker, built during the Second World War to defend against a possible Allied attack.
20. Platja de les TonyinesBeach or coveLes Tonyines beach is a semi-urban beach in the municipality of Llançà (Alt Empordà), located south of Farella del Mig beach, separated by a rocky outcrop. It is 90 m long and 25 m wide on average, made up of very coarse sand and pebbles, with a moderate slope into the water. It faces southeast. The name refers to the passage of migratory fish which, coming from the Atlantic, skirt the western Mediterranean every spring for breeding purposes. Off this beach, fixed fishing gear such as the floating tuna trap (almadrava volant) and drift nets such as the sardinal and tonaire were once used.
21. Platja del MollóBeach or coveMolló beach is a small sandy strip in the municipality of Llançà (Alt Empordà), located between Tonyines beach to the north and Cau del Llop beach to the south. It is 65 m long and 10 m wide on average, made up of coarse greyish sand, and faces northeast. It can be reached via the camí de ronda coastal path.
22. Platja Sota d'en CanalsBeach or coveThe Sota d'en Canals beach is a small, stony beach in an urban setting in the municipality of Llançà (Alt Empordà), located between Cros beach and Grifeu beach. It is tucked beneath the cliff along the N-260 road. It is 7 m long and 12 m wide, with coarse sand and gravel. It can be reached via the coastal path (camí de ronda).
23. Platja sota del ParadorBeach or coveSota del Parador beach is located in an urban setting in the town of Llançà (Alt Empordà), south of Grifeu beach. Facing east, it is 30 m long and 5 m wide on average, with fine sand and a moderate slope into the water. There are no facilities. It is accessed via the coastal path (camí de ronda).

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