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Cala Marquesa Aigua Xelida
4.6★ · 1,503 Google ratings · Palafrugell, Catalonia
✓ Parking✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 100 m away · fills up
Walk
100 m · 2 min
Water
25.7°C · modelled, no buoy nearby
Length
150 m of shoreline
Sand
20 m from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Cala Marquesa Aigua Xelida
Guide
Good to know
Best for snorkeling
The clear shallow waters and rocky seabed attract diverse fish, making this an excellent spot for snorkel exploration.
Visit September to October
Water remains warm enough for swimming after summer crowds leave, offering a better balance of comfort and space.
Arrive before 10am
The cove fits about 75 people maximum, and reviewers consistently report it fills by mid-morning on peak days.
Bring water shoes
The beach is entirely rocky with no sand.
Bring your own supplies
There are no toilets, restaurants, or shops within walking distance, so bring water and food for your stay.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
25.8°C · clear
Water
25.7°C · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.2 m · 3 s apart
Wind
7 km/h from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:00 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:00 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 21:00 | High tide | ↑ |
Modelled · Open-Meteo
Last updated Sep 3, 10:14 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 17212 Palafrugell, Girona, Spain
🅿 Parking 100 m from the listing
🌊 The listing sits on the shoreline
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Cala Marquesa Aigua Xelida?
The nearest mapped parking area is 100 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Cala Marquesa Aigua Xelida?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Cala Marquesa Aigua Xelida have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Cala Marquesa Aigua Xelida least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sun 12pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
