The Platgeta

Negative experience: Calella de Palafrugell: Between Beauty and Commercialization Calella de Palafrugell, with its picturesque port and crystal-clear coves, has been a refuge for those seeking an escape from the tourist overcrowding for years. However, its natural charm has turned it into an increasingly popular destination, resulting in a series of consequences that are transforming this corner of the Costa Brava. One of the most evident problems is **tourist overcrowding**. During the summer months, the narrow streets of Calella are crowded with visitors, making it difficult to enjoy the tranquility and authenticity that characterized this village. The previously lonely beaches are now filled with umbrellas and sun loungers, and finding a parking spot has become an odyssey. This growing influx of tourists has had a direct impact on **prices**. Restaurants that once offered local cuisine at affordable prices have now raised their rates considerably. It is not uncommon to find simple dishes at exorbitant prices that personally make me laugh, which has driven away many regular visitors and made it difficult for residents to access local gastronomy. Prices for the rich of Europe. The **loss of identity** is another concerning aspect. The proliferation of souvenir shops, ice cream parlors, and fast-food restaurants has homogenized the urban landscape, blurring Calella's personality. Traditional buildings are becoming increasingly surrounded by modern structures that are poorly integrated into the environment. It is understandable that the people of Calella want to benefit from tourism, but it is essential to find a balance between economic development and the preservation of natural and cultural heritage. Measures need to be implemented to regulate the flow of visitors, promote more sustainable tourism, and protect the natural environment. If you look out to sea, you will see about two hundred vessels destroying the seabed with their anchors. In conclusion, Calella de Palafrugell is at a turning point. Its natural beauty and charm have made it a tourist magnet, but overcrowding and price hikes threaten to distort its essence. It is time to reflect on the current tourism model and seek alternatives that allow enjoyment of this place without jeopardizing its future. What do you think about this situation?

Positive experience: Magnifique petit village avec des petits commerces bien sympathiques et de belles vues.

Fantastic experience: Lieu magnifique, mais très difficile pour se garer

Fantastic experience: Très belle découverte ,ses maisons blanches ,ses barques le chemin de ronde avec de superbes criques. Je le referais c est sûr.

Fantastic experience: Un lloc molt bonic, es pot arribar fent un passeig, el mirador es preciós, pot ser el accés hauria de estar una mica millor. L'aigua molt neta i de uns colors turqueses impressionants. Com negatiu masses restaurants.

Fantastic experience: La Platgeta, una playa que por su ubicación tiene poco oleaje, de fondos arenosos y aguas cristalinas azul turquesa, y de tierra gruesa de un color dorado intenso, una playa urbana en pleno centro de Calella de Palafrugell frecuentada por los locales y en la que como se puede ver en la fotografía no está permitido el acceso a los perros, no me pareció ver que tuviese aseos ni puesto de socorrismo, pero la Platja d’en calu está cerca y está sí que tiene puesto de socorro, se ubica en el paso del camino de ronda que recorre todo el litoral palafrugellense y se accede a través de una escalinata.

Negative experience: Calella de Palafrugell: Between Beauty and Commercialization Calella de Palafrugell, with its picturesque port and crystal-clear coves, has been a refuge for those seeking an escape from the tourist overcrowding for years. However, its natural charm has turned it into an increasingly popular destination, resulting in a series of consequences that are transforming this corner of the Costa Brava. One of the most evident problems is **tourist overcrowding**. During the summer months, the narrow streets of Calella are crowded with visitors, making it difficult to enjoy the tranquility and authenticity that characterized this village. The previously lonely beaches are now filled with umbrellas and sun loungers, and finding a parking spot has become an odyssey. This growing influx of tourists has had a direct impact on **prices**. Restaurants that once offered local cuisine at affordable prices have now raised their rates considerably. It is not uncommon to find simple dishes at exorbitant prices that personally make me laugh, which has driven away many regular visitors and made it difficult for residents to access local gastronomy. Prices for the rich of Europe. The **loss of identity** is another concerning aspect. The proliferation of souvenir shops, ice cream parlors, and fast-food restaurants has homogenized the urban landscape, blurring Calella's personality. Traditional buildings are becoming increasingly surrounded by modern structures that are poorly integrated into the environment. It is understandable that the people of Calella want to benefit from tourism, but it is essential to find a balance between economic development and the preservation of natural and cultural heritage. Measures need to be implemented to regulate the flow of visitors, promote more sustainable tourism, and protect the natural environment. If you look out to sea, you will see about two hundred vessels destroying the seabed with their anchors. In conclusion, Calella de Palafrugell is at a turning point. Its natural beauty and charm have made it a tourist magnet, but overcrowding and price hikes threaten to distort its essence. It is time to reflect on the current tourism model and seek alternatives that allow enjoyment of this place without jeopardizing its future. What do you think about this situation?

Fantastic experience: Calella de Palafrugell is undoubtedly the jewel of the Costa Brava. And the platgeta is my favorite cove. Crystal clear water, coarse sand. The type that doesn't stick to you or leave you battered like a croquette. The downside is that being a small cove, it gets super crowded in the summer. Better to go in the fall.

Fantastic experience: Lovely sandy beach, it goes shallow for a long way so the temperature is very pleasant.

Fantastic experience: You have been discovering Costa Brava and finally you reached the crown jewel of Baix Emporda, this one the old songs talk about. No place for disappointment, Calella is spectacular, cosy to the extreme, perfect mix of an ancient fishermen village and a mediterranean bay. The sand, the colors of the wooden boats lying on the beach, the timid scattered rocks, the smell of fideua. Costa Brava's best definition is Calella.

Fantastic experience: Small beach with coarse, pebble-like sand. Beautiful water and adjacent scenery. Get here early, like 9am to get a spot close to the water. It stays busy all day. Oh, if you’re American, be aware folks (of all ages) are frequently sunbathing topless. That being said, no age restriction as we saw families with little toddlers up through older folks. At night, past 10pm, it seems like a favorite spot for teens to hang out with friends.

Negative experience: Calella de Palafrugell: Between Beauty and Commercialization Calella de Palafrugell, with its picturesque port and crystal-clear coves, has been a refuge for those seeking an escape from the tourist overcrowding for years. However, its natural charm has turned it into an increasingly popular destination, resulting in a series of consequences that are transforming this corner of the Costa Brava. One of the most evident problems is **tourist overcrowding**. During the summer months, the narrow streets of Calella are crowded with visitors, making it difficult to enjoy the tranquility and authenticity that characterized this village. The previously lonely beaches are now filled with umbrellas and sun loungers, and finding a parking spot has become an odyssey. This growing influx of tourists has had a direct impact on **prices**. Restaurants that once offered local cuisine at affordable prices have now raised their rates considerably. It is not uncommon to find simple dishes at exorbitant prices that personally make me laugh, which has driven away many regular visitors and made it difficult for residents to access local gastronomy. Prices for the rich of Europe. The **loss of identity** is another concerning aspect. The proliferation of souvenir shops, ice cream parlors, and fast-food restaurants has homogenized the urban landscape, blurring Calella's personality. Traditional buildings are becoming increasingly surrounded by modern structures that are poorly integrated into the environment. It is understandable that the people of Calella want to benefit from tourism, but it is essential to find a balance between economic development and the preservation of natural and cultural heritage. Measures need to be implemented to regulate the flow of visitors, promote more sustainable tourism, and protect the natural environment. If you look out to sea, you will see about two hundred vessels destroying the seabed with their anchors. In conclusion, Calella de Palafrugell is at a turning point. Its natural beauty and charm have made it a tourist magnet, but overcrowding and price hikes threaten to distort its essence. It is time to reflect on the current tourism model and seek alternatives that allow enjoyment of this place without jeopardizing its future. What do you think about this situation?

Fantastic experience: Incredible views, various restaurants that seem to be open all year round.

Fantastic experience: Good restaurant to have a bite and everything is good

Fantastic experience: Fantastic place, peaceful, coarse sand, with shade in the late afternoon and restaurants nearby.

Fantastic experience: Beautiful, as always, better to visit during the day. Good restaurants

Positive experience: + sus aguas cristalinas son las que hacen que no quieras dejar de ir - en verano suele haber bastante gente y sobre todo ahora es difícil respetar las medidas de seguridad contra el covid19, pero así están todas las playas de la zona.

Negative experience: Calella de Palafrugell: Between Beauty and Commercialization Calella de Palafrugell, with its picturesque port and crystal-clear coves, has been a refuge for those seeking an escape from the tourist overcrowding for years. However, its natural charm has turned it into an increasingly popular destination, resulting in a series of consequences that are transforming this corner of the Costa Brava. One of the most evident problems is **tourist overcrowding**. During the summer months, the narrow streets of Calella are crowded with visitors, making it difficult to enjoy the tranquility and authenticity that characterized this village. The previously lonely beaches are now filled with umbrellas and sun loungers, and finding a parking spot has become an odyssey. This growing influx of tourists has had a direct impact on **prices**. Restaurants that once offered local cuisine at affordable prices have now raised their rates considerably. It is not uncommon to find simple dishes at exorbitant prices that personally make me laugh, which has driven away many regular visitors and made it difficult for residents to access local gastronomy. Prices for the rich of Europe. The **loss of identity** is another concerning aspect. The proliferation of souvenir shops, ice cream parlors, and fast-food restaurants has homogenized the urban landscape, blurring Calella's personality. Traditional buildings are becoming increasingly surrounded by modern structures that are poorly integrated into the environment. It is understandable that the people of Calella want to benefit from tourism, but it is essential to find a balance between economic development and the preservation of natural and cultural heritage. Measures need to be implemented to regulate the flow of visitors, promote more sustainable tourism, and protect the natural environment. If you look out to sea, you will see about two hundred vessels destroying the seabed with their anchors. In conclusion, Calella de Palafrugell is at a turning point. Its natural beauty and charm have made it a tourist magnet, but overcrowding and price hikes threaten to distort its essence. It is time to reflect on the current tourism model and seek alternatives that allow enjoyment of this place without jeopardizing its future. What do you think about this situation?

Fantastic experience: Very good location. Very busy but people are very polite. Throughout the day there is a turnover of bathers. This way, those who leave make room for those who arrive. Everything is very orderly. Excellent water.

Fantastic experience: Idyllic place, very family-oriented and magical. We loved the ideal water temperature.

Fantastic experience: Spectacular, very beautiful and with clear waters.

Fantastic experience: Unwinding, calm, and beautiful

Fantastic experience: Un lugar genial para pasar en familia con amigos o con niños, con muy buenas vistas unas playas con un calidad de agua estupenda y sobretodo para la gente que practica el snorkel o pádel surf o cualquier otro tipo de deporte acuático .

Fantastic experience: Es un lugar soñado, con varias calitas de agua tranquila para hacer snorkel. Un recorrido para caminar disfrutando la costa y los paisajes.

Fantastic experience: Una playa con un entorno espectacular. Recomiendo zapatillas para entrar en el agua y gafas de bucear para hacer snorkel

Fantastic experience: Nos ha encantado la playa, pero sobretodo Calella de Palafrugell. Lugar muy acogedor, cálido y familiar. Fuimos a conocer, pero realmente está guapo para pasar más días. Las playas son ideales para ir con niños y para hacer snorkel. Aguas limpias y cristalinas

Fantastic experience: Wonderful little cove right in the centre of Calella. There's the chance for some snorkeling, and you can rinse off sea water and sand with a fresh water shower!

Fantastic experience: Espectacular. Muy recomendable para snorkel.

Fantastic experience: Incredible views, various restaurants that seem to be open all year round.

Fantastic experience: Cala grande y amplia. Lo primero a reseñar es el camino de entrada, unos kilómetros antes tienes carteles de camino reservado, si les haces caso no entras, lo mejor es tirar hacia delante hasta el parking. Una vez allí lo mejor es aparcar loas pegado al camino que lleva a la cala o sea al final del parking. Parece una tontería pero cuando vuelves cansado y pasado por el sol se agradece que el coche este allí. Se ahí se coge un camino sin pérdida que lleva a la cala en unos 6 minutos. La arena es el típico picado de piedra de estos lares pero mucho más fino, pero una vez entrado en la orilla del mar ya es arena normal. Para caminar por la orilla al final te raspa los pies. Tiene un chiringuito donde poder comer y beber, por una sin alcohol y una pinta 8'20€, pues hombre, claro te lo ponen allí, así que a callar!! Hay baños públicos y hamacas con sombrillas, ademas puedes alquilar kayak para darte un paseo. En fin, bonita y agradable, pero hay otras que quizá están mejor, claro dependiendo de lo que busques.