Cala Bona, Gravel beach cove in Tossa de Mar, Spain
Cala Bona is a narrow east-facing cove in Tossa de Mar, between Cala Pola and the beaches of Sot d'en Boada and Mar Menuda. Its beach is only 10 metres wide and 23 metres long, made of gravel and pebbles.
The cove has served for centuries as a mooring spot for local fishing boats along the Mediterranean shore. Its natural shape has remained largely unchanged through time.
The name Cala Bona means "good cove" in Catalan. From 1957 until the end of the 2023 season, a summer restaurant operated on the cove's small beach, which measures only 10 metres wide and 23 metres long; it closed because it could not meet current regulations.
Access is only on foot, via the camí de ronda between Tossa de Mar and Cala Pola, restored in 2007. The path is rough in places, so wear sturdy shoes. The beach itself is 23 m long and 10 m wide, made of gravel and pebbles.
The cove's deep recess into the shoreline acts as a natural shield, keeping water temperatures comfortable for swimming throughout the summer season. This natural shelter sets it apart from more exposed beaches with stronger wave patterns.
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