Route 5C — Aiguablava

📍 Begur

🚗 62 km (1 h) from L'Escala

Its name means "blue water" — and it perfectly describes the intense turquoise of its waters, reminiscent of the Caribbean. Sheltered between pine-clad cliffs, it's ideal for families and for anyone looking for a peaceful swim in a privileged setting.

📋 Quick facts

✅ What to do:

swimming, snorkelling, the Camino de Ronda, kayaking, dining by the sea.

⭐ Don't miss:

the colour of the water, the Camino de Ronda towards Fornells, the old fishermen's huts.

📸 Best photo: the viewpoint above the Hotel Aigua Blava.

Best time: 10:00–12:00.

🅿 Public parking near the beach; fills up before 10:30 in July/August.

🍽 Where to eat:

fresh fish and Mediterranean cuisine (30-45 €) or a panoramic restaurant (60-90 €).

🍽 [Recommended restaurant — pending]

☕ Services:

showers, toilets, lifeguard (high season), ice cream parlours, kayak/paddleboard rental, accessible access points.

🤿 Snorkelling:

rocky areas at both ends — white seabream, salema, posidonia seagrass, octopuses, sea urchins.

👨‍👩‍👧 With children:

one of the best beaches on the Costa Brava for families; gently sloping entry, little swell.

👵 With seniors:

easy access, restaurants nearby.

🐶 With pets:

not allowed in high season.

🌦 In windy conditions:

well sheltered by the bay.

☀ What to bring:

sunscreen, a parasol, snorkelling goggles, water, water shoes (optional).

📍 Nearby:

Fornells, Platja Fonda, Cala d'en Malaret, Sa Tuna.

🌅 The Camino de Ronda towards Fornells (30 min on foot) is one of the loveliest stretches on the Costa Brava.

💙 CostaBravaBooking tip:

don't just stay on the sand — climb up to the viewpoints along the Camino de Ronda to see the contrast of blues and greens that makes this beach famous.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The blue jewel of the Costa Brava