Platja de Tamariu, Golden sand beach in Palafrugell, Spain.
The 180-meter-long beach features soft golden sand bordered by a promenade with Mediterranean pine trees and restaurant terraces.
This former fishing village beach transformed into a recreational destination during the early 20th century development of Costa Brava tourism.
The beach serves as a gathering point for locals and visitors who maintain the Catalan tradition of long afternoon meals at seaside restaurants.
The beach provides multiple amenities including showers, restrooms, lifeguard services, boat rentals, and a sailing school from June through September.
The protected cove formation creates natural swimming conditions with moderate waves and clear waters, earning regular Blue Flag certifications.
Location: Palafrugell
Length: 180 m
Width: 40 m
Operator: Ajuntament de Palafrugell
Address: Tamariu Beach, 17212 Tamariu, Girona, Spain 17212 Tamariu
GPS coordinates: 41.91787,3.20763
Latest update: August 18, 2025 15:54
The Costa Brava stretches along the Catalan Mediterranean coast, combining historical monuments with natural landscapes. Girona Cathedral features the widest Gothic nave in the world, while the Salvador Dalí Museum in Figueres houses the largest collection of the surrealist artist's works. The 10th-century monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes sits above the coast overlooking the sea. The Greek and Roman ruins of Empúries document over a thousand years of Mediterranean settlement. Medieval villages such as Pals and Peratallada have preserved their fortified structures and cobbled streets. The Marimurtra Botanical Garden in Blanes displays Mediterranean and exotic plant species along the cliffs. The coastline offers beaches of various sizes, from the wide sandy stretches at Platja d'Aro to small coves tucked between rocks. The Medes Islands form a marine reserve for divers and snorkelers. The coastal path Camí de Ronda connects many towns, passing through pine forests and along clifftops.
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Beach and small village, very charming but there is little space to lay down your towel in midsummer!
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