Cala Aiguablava

Begur, Costa Brava · 🇪🇸 Spain

A jewel-box turquoise cove tucked beneath the pine-clad cliffs of the Costa Brava.

Water at Cala Aiguablava (Begur, Costa Brava, Spain) runs to about 24°C at the height of the season, and Jun-Sep is the window to aim for. The beach flies the Blue Flag for water quality and safety.

Sea temperature

~24°C in the warm season

Water

Brilliant clear turquoise, hence the name 'blue water'

Sand

Fine pale sand mixed with smooth pebbles

Swimming

Calm, sheltered and family-friendly

Best time to visit

Jun-Sep

Setting

Pine-cloaked cliffs and whitewashed villas

Beach type

Tropical & turquoise

Blue Flag

Yes

Region

Europe

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Photo: Isidro Jabato (CC BY-SA 4.0) · source