Playa El Castell
4.5★ · 548 Google ratings, Catalonia
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
20 m · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 50 m away
Water
26.2°C · modelled, no buoy nearby
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
600 m of shoreline
Sand
250 m from the water to the back
Map of Playa El Castell
1
1Restrooms50 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 18 visitors · 2016–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 9 visitors · 2016–2026
Shallow water near shore
The water slopes gently for the first several meters, making it suitable for wading though it deepens further out.
Arrive early to secure parking
The lot fills by late morning on busy days.
Expect to pay for parking
Current rates run about 1.80 euros per hour or up to 10 euros daily.
Bring water shoes or go barefoot
Some reviewers recommend water boots due to small stones in the shallow water, though others found sand sufficient.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
25.6°C · clear
Water
26.2°C · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.3 m · 3 s apart
Wind
6 km/h from the WSW
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.
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How far is the walk to the water at Playa El Castell?
20 m in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Playa El Castell have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 50 m from the listing.
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