Cala Santes Creus, Shingle beach in La Ametlla de Mar, Spain

Cala Santes Creus is a natural beach at the mouth of the torrent de Santes Creus, east of the cap de Santes Creus between the punta de l'Àliga and the port de l'Estany, in l'Ametlla de Mar. It measures 124 metres long with an average width of 40 metres and is made of fine sand, gravel and pebbles. It has no services and lies within the protected Cap de Santes Creus area.

This stretch of coast has been part of Mediterranean trading routes for centuries and drew early settlements of fishing communities. The origins of La Ametlla de Mar are closely tied to the presence of fishermen who established themselves along these natural coves.

The name Santes Creus refers to the torrent that reaches the sea here, at whose mouth two permanent freshwater pools form. The cove lies within the protected natural area Cap de Santes Creus, between the Punta de l'Àliga and the port of l'Estany, and is crossed by the long-distance footpath GR 92.

The cove has no services of any kind, so bring everything you need. It is reached on foot via the GR 92 long-distance trail, which passes the beach at the mouth of the torrent de Santes Creus. The surface mixes fine sand, gravel and pebbles, so footwear helps on the uneven ground.

This small cove sits next to a natural freshwater system, creating a rare meeting point between saltwater and freshwater. This unusual combination supports habitats that are seldom found elsewhere in the region.