Platja de Santa Cristina, Protected beach in Lloret de Mar, Spain
Platja de Santa Cristina is a 319-metre-long, east-facing beach in Lloret de Mar, on the southern Costa Brava. It lies between the cliffs of the Jardí Botànic Pinya de Rosa and the pine wood along the path to the Ermita de Santa Cristina, and is bounded by the Punta de Llevant and the rocks of Es Canó. Its sand is medium to coarse, with a steep entry into the water.
The beach takes its name from the Ermita de Santa Cristina, the chapel reached by the path climbing from the sand. The sources document the beach itself through its physical setting: 319 m long and 32 m wide on average, between the cliffs of the Jardí Botànic Pinya de Rosa and the pine wood along the chapel path. The rocks of Es Canó separate it from Treumal beach.
The beach and the sanctuary above it are named after Saint Christina, whose chapel stands beside the parking area at the end of the path down to the sand. The hermitage is a popular place of worship for local residents and visitors, and the coastal path from it to the beach passes through pine woods.
The beach is easy to access and offers restroom facilities, showers, and rental chairs during the warmer months. Visitors should arrive early to find a good spot, especially on weekends or during peak season.
The rocks of Es Canó, which separate the beach from Treumal, form a small cove called Es Racó de Garbí that serves as shelter when the garbí or llebeig wind blows. The beach is 319 m long and 32 m wide on average, with medium and coarse sand and a steep entry into the water.
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