Aigua Xelida, Shingle beach in Palafrugell, Spain.
Aigua Xelida is a small beach in Palafrugell along the Costa Brava, featuring golden sand mixed with pebbles and backed by residential areas. The compact shoreline is sheltered by surrounding rocks.
Until 1950, this beach was cut off from the neighboring Tamariu cove and connected only by a simple path through the coastal terrain. Better road access later made the area more approachable.
The beach appears in Catalan literature through Josep Pla's work, where it marks the starting point of a journey. This reference connects the place to the cultural memory of the region.
Access to the beach comes by steps from the nearby residential area or by boat from the water. Parking is available in the vicinity for visitors arriving by car.
The beach serves as a diving spot where the clear Mediterranean water allows exploration of marine life below the surface. Divers find the cove appealing for its underwater features.
Location: Palafrugell
Length: 17 m
Width: 12 m
GPS coordinates: 41.92160,3.21550
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:04
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Far de Sant Sebastià
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Platja de Tamariu
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Sant Sebastià de la Guarda
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Muntanyes de Begur
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Ermita de Sant Sebastià de la Guarda
2.9 km
Castell d'Esclanyà
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Cala Pedrosa
1.7 km
Dolmen de Can Mina dels Torrents
2.9 km
Sant Esteve d'Esclanyà
3.4 km
Torre de Sant Sebastià (Palafrugell)
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Santa Rosa de Llafranc
3.5 km
Torre de Vila-seca
3.5 km
Parador de Turisme Aiguablava
1.4 km
Cala Marquesa
288 m
Casa entre Aiguablava i Fornells
1.6 km
Can Planas
3.4 km
Casa Vicenç Ferrer Bataller
3.7 km
Can Pi
3.7 km
Platja Fonda
2.3 km
Casa Rosa
3.5 km
Platja de Llafranc
3.6 km
Casa Bravo
3.4 km
Carrer Bonaventura Carreras
3.7 km
Barraques de pescadors d'Aiguablava
1.4 km
Casa Abril
912 m
Casa a Aiguablava
1.3 km
Torre de Ca n'Armanac
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