Platja Gran, Sandy beach near Vila Vella in Tossa de Mar, Spain.
The Platja Gran extends for 370 meters along the coastline with a width of 80 meters, featuring thick golden sand and clear waters.
The beach sits at the base of the medieval fortified Vila Vella, which has protected the coastal settlement since the 12th century.
National Geographic recognized Platja Gran among the top 25 beaches globally in 2013, cementing its position as a Mediterranean destination.
The beach provides multiple amenities including lifeguard service, wheelchair access, showers, restrooms, sunbed rentals, and restaurants along the promenade.
Glass-bottom boat tours depart from Platja Gran to Cala Giverola, offering views of the Mediterranean marine life and coastal formations.
Location: Tossa de Mar
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
GPS coordinates: 41.71925,2.93379
Latest update: September 28, 2025 21:06
Spain's coastlines present a wide variety of beaches, from the white sand shores of the Balearic Islands to the rocky coves of Cantabria along the Atlantic. This collection includes beaches such as Playa de Rodas in the Cíes Islands, the urban beach of La Concha in San Sebastián, and the secluded coves of Formentera including Ses Illetes and Cala Saona. In Andalusia, beaches like Playa de Bolonia near Tarifa feature Roman ruins nearby, while the volcanic landscapes of Cabo de Gata showcase Los Genoveses and Playa de Monsul. The Asturian coast displays natural formations such as Gulpiyuri, a beach enclosed within cliffs, and Playa del Silencio. The Canary Islands offer diverse beach types, from the golden sands of Las Teresitas in Tenerife to the expansive shores of Sotavento in Fuerteventura. This selection documents the geographic and geological range of Spanish beaches and provides practical information about location, access, and local features of each site.
Vila Vella
257 m
Minerva
195 m
Capella dels Socors
172 m
Can Sans
126 m
Eva Gardner statue
271 m
Can Llach
195 m
Ca les Germanes Ferrer
152 m
Can Ferrer
185 m
Can Camilo Torrellas
235 m
Ca l'Isabel Coris Vilas
177 m
Can Mont
191 m
Ca na Marieta Xerach
275 m
Carrer Pintora Lola Bech, 1
220 m
Can Saura
222 m
Can Ramonet
221 m
Estudi Padró
280 m
Carrer de la Guàrdia, 10
205 m
Casa Daniel
269 m
Torre de l'Hostal
193 m
Carrer del Comte Miró, 1
279 m
Testimoni
230 m
House in carrer Portal, 9
241 m
Scenic viewpoint
223 m
Scenic viewpoint
264 m
Passeig del Mar
242 m
House in carrer Portal, 7
238 m
House in carrer Mare de Déu dels Socors, 6
202 m
House in carrer del Socors, 16
169 mReviews
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