El Portitxol
4.7★ · 236 Google ratings, Catalonia
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 30 m away
Walk
You're on it
Restrooms
Yes · 200 m away
Water
25.3°C · modelled, no buoy nearby
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
550 m of shoreline
Sand
150 m from the water to the back
Map of El Portitxol
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1Parking30 m from the listing2Restrooms200 m from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2018–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2018–2026
Bring snorkeling gear
Clear shallow water and rocky formations make this beach excellent for snorkeling to spot fish and marine life.
Plan afternoon light for photos
The famous natural rock arch photographs best at sunrise, dawn, or afternoon when shadows are favorable.
Wear water shoes for entry
Much of the seabed is rocky when entering the water, though sandy areas exist if you forget them.
Visit on weekdays, arrive early
The beach stays quiet on weekdays but fills by midday on summer weekends despite its small size.
Pay for parking near the entrance
Parking costs 1.50 euros per hour at the lot near the beach.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
25.7°C · partly cloudy
Water
25.3°C · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.2 m · 3 s apart
Wind
4 km/h from the W
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, 10:15 PM.
Practical
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📍 17130, Spain
🅿 Parking 30 m from the listing
🌊 The listing sits on the shoreline
🚽 Restrooms 200 m away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at El Portitxol?
The nearest mapped parking area is 30 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at El Portitxol?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does El Portitxol have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 200 m from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
