The best beaches on the Costa Brava to go with children

Children and the beach is a winning move. But not all beaches are ideal for spending a day with the little ones in the house, whether due to the type of sand, accessibility, overcrowding, complementary services offered... We are all clear that on the Costa Brava We have beaches and coves for all tastes, but which ones are the most suitable to go with your children? There are more than 200 kilometers of coastline, between cliffs, dunes, pine forests, more urban areas... Below, we review the most interesting ones, taking into account that very close to them you will always find a Costa Brava Verd Hotels establishment that will allow you to organize An unbeatable stay in this small natural paradise.

We will go from north to south and start in Cadaqués, where we find Playa d'en Ros. With sand and stones, the water is shallow, which makes it ideal for going with children, and getting there is also very easy. Once on the sand, the views towards the bay of Cadaqués are truly postcard-perfect. Here we have the Hotel Playasol, in one of the best locations in the town and which has a garden and swimming pool.

And now we are going to Roses, where we highlight the Almadraba and Salatar beaches. The first is one of the most appreciated for its fine sand and its great spaciousness, which always gives peace of mind to families, and because it is sheltered from the north wind. It can be reached by car or on a pleasant walk along the coastal path, and very close is the Almadraba Park Hotel, nestled above the sea and with cozy terraces with a saltwater pool.

La Salatar is located in the urban center of Roses, therefore, access is very easy and leaves you very close to shops and restaurants. In addition to fine sand and a wide area, it has volleyball nets and a windsurfing school.

Boats stranded in the sand and a very present seafaring past

A little further south, still in Alt Empordà, is l'Escala beach, also known as the beach of the boats, and with a past of the hustle and bustle of fishermen that is still very present. With thick sand, it is in the heart of the urban center, so every now and then there are scheduled activities that the children will really enjoy.

Halfway between Alt and Baix Empordà is Montgó cove, with all the services and next to the coastal path that goes up to Punta Ventosa and the Punta Montgó tower, which formerly served to warn of the arrival of pirates. Rounded in shape and set back from the Tramuntana, it is an ideal beach for the little ones to play. And very close, we find Mas Pinell beach, in Torroella de Montgrí-L'Estartit. With the Medes Islands as protagonists in the water, it is a long beach, with dunes and native vegetation. It is one of the most special places to see the sunrise from the mouth of the Ter River. Here you have the Hotel Can Miquel, with a heated pool, large gardens, and an open-air grilled meat restaurant right in front of the sea. One of the best places to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the Costa Brava. In L'Estartit you have the Hotel Les Illes, with a family atmosphere and cozy atmosphere, and in Torroella you have the Hotel Picasso, ideal for enjoying nature and taking care of your health.

In Pals you have a whole world to discover. Of the many options you should know the Grau beach, north of the Gran beach to which it continues. It is the last stretch of beach in this municipality, which ends at the rafts d'en Coll and is very close to the rice field area. It has coarse sand and is easily reached by car. Like this entire coastal area, the beach is very open and exposed to the waves, one more fun for the most daring people at home.

In Pals you have the Hotel Mas Salvi, a 17th century farmhouse rehabilitated and converted into a luxurious hotel, the Hotel Sa Punta, surrounded by large gardens, terraces and two seawater pools and the Hotel La Costa Beach & Golf Resort, with direct access to Golf de Pals.

We arrive in Begur, where Sa Riera beach owes its name to the torrent that divides it into two parts. One of them, always with the image of small boats moored, and in the other a true paradise for the whole family, with a large area of sand, the coastal path for a walk and with all the complementary services right there. And to rest and eat like nowhere else you have the Aigua Blava Hotel, with privileged views of the sea in one of the most emblematic places on the Costa Brava.

For its part, Tamariu beach is characterized by the little white houses that protect it, with a pleasant walk that separates them from the sand. There are also usually boats at anchor, and the natural environment with the prominence of the Mediterranean pines is a gem. Here you have the Hostalillo, a picturesque establishment with everything you may need, next to the beach itself, with unbeatable views.

And very close, in Llafranc, the beach of the urban center has two clearly differentiated areas, one occupied by boats stranded in the sand and the other for bathers, with fine sand and about 40 meters wide for children to play. Here we suggest that you stay at the Llafranch Hotel, facing the sea and with a quality gastronomic offer with traditional cuisine, the Levante Hotel, next to the beach and with refined facilities and select cuisine, the Casamar Hotel, with special dedication to local gastronomy, and the Hotel Terramar, with a family atmosphere and a clear commitment to the comfort of its clients.

Rocky reefs that mark the physiognomy of the beaches

Now we are in Calella, where the rocky reefs between the granada sand and the sea create different environments on the Port Bo beach, or Las Barcas beach. Easily accessible, both on foot and by car, it is a beach with all the services and with the iconic image of the first sea line of this picturesque town on the Costa Brava. For a dream stay, consider the Alga Hotel, quiet and familiar, the Garbí Hotel, with a heated pool and garden, and the San Roc Hotel, located on top of a cliff and with direct access to the sea.

With an image marked by the characteristic breakwaters, the beach of Sant Antoni de Calonge is one of the longest, with a kilometer and a half of fine sand. It has extensive services and activities, such as the kids' club, and the progressive depth of the water makes it ideal for going with children. And in the same municipality, far from the urban center, the Cap Roig cove gives personality to the coast. With thick sand and a rocky bottom, it is a perfect option for those who like to dive into transparent waters.

In Platja d'Aro we highlight two beaches: Cala Rovira, with coarse sand and a very steep entrance slope to the water, and Gran beach, facing the sea front and with more than two kilometers of coarse sand. At one end, the Cavall Bernat and at the other the mouth of the Riudaura river. In this municipality, with an exceptional coastal path, you should visit the Aromar Hotel, on the same promenade, the NM Suites Hotel, a modern establishment with rooms designed for families, the Costa Brava Hotel, in a privileged location and the Park Hotel San Jorge, with pool and terrace right above the sea.

And in S'Agaró we finish this route through the best beaches on the Costa Brava to visit with children, where Sa Conca has a very peculiar attraction, due to its two very different stretches that are separated by an islet. One has a sandy bottom and the other a very rocky one, so you have a choice, with the advantage that getting here is always easy, both by car and on foot after a pleasant walk along the coastal path. In this case, you should take into consideration the Hotel Sant Pol, where you will have at your disposal a wide variety of activities to do as a family and easy access to the beach.

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