Platja de Castell
A natural long sandy beach saved by a 1994 local referendum. It is ringed by pine woods with no hotel development, and the headland holds an Iberian settlement site.
This golden beach near Palamós was once threatened by resort development. In 1994, local residents voted to buy it and protect it, so today it has only pine woods and dunes. It is one of the few natural beaches left on the Costa Brava. On the headland at the northern end lies the Iberian settlement of Castell, dating from the 6th to 1st centuries BC. You can visit the ruins for free. The beach has a seasonal snack bar and a paid car park, and it forms part of the coastal path.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cap Roig Botanical Garden
- Port de Palamós & Museu de la Pesca
- Calella de Palafrugell
- Camí de Ronda (Calella–Llafranc–Tamariu)
- Llafranc & Far de Sant Sebastià
- Tamariu
- Cala d'Aiguablava
- Begur & Castell de Begur