Port Bo / Beach of the Boats
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Port Bo / Platja de les Barques is a stunning and iconic location on the Costa Brava, nestled in the charming village of Calella de Palafrugell. Visitors have praised its tranquil atmosphere, crystal-clear waters, and beautiful views. Ideal for sunbathing and swimming, this small beach offers a unique experience, especially with its colorful local boats adding to the scenery.
However, it's important to note that parking can be a challenge, particularly during peak times, and the beach can become crowded. Those looking for a peaceful visit may want to consider going early in the day. While the area has many restaurants and shops, some visitors have mentioned that it can become touristy.
In summary, if you're seeking a picturesque spot to relax and enjoy the Mediterranean, Port Bo is highly recommended, though be prepared for occasional crowds.
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Below you will find 9 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Port Bo / Platja de les Barques.
Positive experience: The place is very cozy and easily accessible, whether by car or even better, if accessed by the coastal path. Spectacular views of the area.
Fantastic experience: This town is so beautiful and relaxing to visit. Beaches scattered all over to swim and relax in. Restaurants and shops everywhere to get a nice meal or buy some souvenirs/ clothes. You can easily spend days here walking around. I came on a Saturday afternoon and it was very full so best to come in the morning. So many things to do, have fun with and take pictures. Highly recommend visiting here if nearby. Parking is definitely hard to get close so you most likely park far and walk here.
Positive experience: Aparcar es un infierno.
Fantastic experience: Muy bonita pero nada accesible para personas con movilidad reducida, a mi me cuesta subir y no hay más remedio que subir cuestas para volver. Por lo demás preciosa
Positive experience: Cala muy bonita aunque en agosto hay tanta gente que no puedes acceder ,el agua es cristalina
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Below you will find 9 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Port Bo / Platja de les Barques.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful place that is not crowded even in the off-season. The white facades, the turquoise water, and the colorful boats at the fine-grained 'pebble beach' (it's more coarse sand than pebbles) create a stunning atmosphere! Great restaurants right by the sea, but some are quite expensive.
Positive experience: Playa excelente con arena que sin piedrecitas muy pequeñas muy facil de quitar y que no ensucian. La playa es muuuuuy pequeñita, fácil que en temporada alta se llene rápido.
Fantastic experience: Una de las playas más características de la Costa Brava catalana. Situada en Calella de Palafrugell, un pueblo con mucho encanto. Antiguo pueblo de pescadores. Muy habitual poder ver las barcas de los pescadores sobre la arena de la playa. Cala pequeña y muy coqueta que se llena pronto. Rodeada po vares y restaurantes donde poder picar y tomar algo. Muy recomendable ir pronto para poder coger sitio.
Positive experience: Noi siamo arrivati da Llafranc a piedi. La spiaggia si trova nel centro del paese, non è grandissima, con sabbia grossa e scogli rocciosi. Bella la coreografia con le case porticate dietro.
Positive experience: Spiaggia incantevole ma abbastanza piccola. La presenza di imbarcazioni in spiaggia ritenute 'tipiche' nei giorni di maggiore affluenza rendono impossibile l'accesso alla spiaggia anche per posare un telo. La sabbia è molto grossa per cui facilmente rimovibile dalla pelle, fondali ideali per snorkeling.
Below you will find 18 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Port Bo / Platja de les Barques.
Fantastic experience: This town is so beautiful and relaxing to visit. Beaches scattered all over to swim and relax in. Restaurants and shops everywhere to get a nice meal or buy some souvenirs/ clothes. You can easily spend days here walking around. I came on a Saturday afternoon and it was very full so best to come in the morning. So many things to do, have fun with and take pictures. Highly recommend visiting here if nearby. Parking is definitely hard to get close so you most likely park far and walk here.
Fantastic experience: Leuk dorpje om te bezoeken, heel gemoedelijk. Wel veel toeristen maar dat kan ook niet anders in het hoogseizoen. We zijn hier ‘s avonds naar toe gegaan, in restaurant Calau heerlijk gegeten. Voor sommige restaurants moet je echt op tijd, een paar dagen van te voren al reserveren. Een aanrader om een bezoekje te brengen aan dit sfeervolle plaatsje.
Fantastic experience: Petita però espectacular platja de pescadors on es fan les tradicionals cantades d'havaneres de Calella de Palafrugell. Un emplaçament molt especial rodejat d'aigua cristalina i bons restaurants de cuina mediterrànea. Una de les millors platges de la costa brava.
Fantastic experience: Great experience all over! Very helpful, professional, cordial! Amazing breakfast! Great location! Staff happyly gives recommendations for restaurants, sights etc.
Fantastic experience: Una de las playas más características de la Costa Brava catalana. Situada en Calella de Palafrugell, un pueblo con mucho encanto. Antiguo pueblo de pescadores. Muy habitual poder ver las barcas de los pescadores sobre la arena de la playa. Cala pequeña y muy coqueta que se llena pronto. Rodeada po vares y restaurantes donde poder picar y tomar algo. Muy recomendable ir pronto para poder coger sitio.
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Positive experience: Lloc idílic pero massa massificata l'agost . Neteja entre barques a millorar.Vigilancia de socorrista debil tenint en compte la presencia de barques amb motor permanent. Excès de flotadors gegants ... vaig comptar 13!!! Dutxes correctes i il.luminacio a la nit millorada versus anys anteriors.
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Fantastic experience: First time visiting this beach and we were delighted. We were fortunate to find a parking spot just a block away and for free. Quiet beach, crystal clear waters, and beautiful views. There is a rock where you can jump into the water, it's about 3 meters high. There is a path surrounding the sea that leads to a nearby beach. Highly recommended.
Fantastic experience: This town is so beautiful and relaxing to visit. Beaches scattered all over to swim and relax in. Restaurants and shops everywhere to get a nice meal or buy some souvenirs/ clothes. You can easily spend days here walking around. I came on a Saturday afternoon and it was very full so best to come in the morning. So many things to do, have fun with and take pictures. Highly recommend visiting here if nearby. Parking is definitely hard to get close so you most likely park far and walk here.
Fantastic experience: Excellent. Quality genre.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful place that is not crowded even in the off-season. The white facades, the turquoise water, and the colorful boats at the fine-grained 'pebble beach' (it's more coarse sand than pebbles) create a stunning atmosphere! Great restaurants right by the sea, but some are quite expensive.
Fantastic experience: Wonderful place. It's very cute and romantic in the evening with plenty of restaurants to choose from and a beautiful view.
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Below you will find 3 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Port Bo / Platja de les Barques.
Fantastic experience: One of my favorites, we returned because it's worth visiting, the views, the walk along the beaches, the sea, simply amazing, you have to see it no matter what. You have to be careful as there are jellyfish, wear comfortable shoes and snorkel goggles, we saw an octopus!!
Positive experience: Spiaggia incantevole ma abbastanza piccola. La presenza di imbarcazioni in spiaggia ritenute 'tipiche' nei giorni di maggiore affluenza rendono impossibile l'accesso alla spiaggia anche per posare un telo. La sabbia è molto grossa per cui facilmente rimovibile dalla pelle, fondali ideali per snorkeling.
Fantastic experience: Lovely bay. Good for swimming & snorkelling. Life guards friendly & vigilant.
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Port Bo / Beach of the Boats: Reviews
Positive experience: The place is very cozy and easily accessible, whether by car or even better, if accessed by the coastal path. Spectacular views of the area.
Fantastic experience: Perhaps the most famous cove of Calella de Palafrugell, ideal for taking photos although it is usually very crowded during the season.
Fantastic experience: First time visiting this beach and we were delighted. We were fortunate to find a parking spot just a block away and for free. Quiet beach, crystal clear waters, and beautiful views. There is a rock where you can jump into the water, it's about 3 meters high. There is a path surrounding the sea that leads to a nearby beach. Highly recommended.
Positive experience: The spirit and soul of the Costa Brava.
Positive experience: Small beach in the heart of the charming village of Calella. We love to relax in the sun among the iconic boats of the place ⛱️
Fantastic experience: This town is so beautiful and relaxing to visit. Beaches scattered all over to swim and relax in. Restaurants and shops everywhere to get a nice meal or buy some souvenirs/ clothes. You can easily spend days here walking around. I came on a Saturday afternoon and it was very full so best to come in the morning. So many things to do, have fun with and take pictures. Highly recommend visiting here if nearby. Parking is definitely hard to get close so you most likely park far and walk here.
Positive experience: Without a doubt, the most famous cove in Catalonia. The Habaneras festival is a hit in July. It synthesizes the spirit of the extinct sinners with its booths and simple, marine life. And I say it synthesizes because now it is a theme park for tourists and selfies. The natural beauty remains, but the urban speculation on its hills does not cease. Here they say that Serrat wrote the lyrics to 'Mediterráneo,' if he wrote it now, he would surely make a reivindicative rap.
Fantastic experience: One of my favorites, we returned because it's worth visiting, the views, the walk along the beaches, the sea, simply amazing, you have to see it no matter what. You have to be careful as there are jellyfish, wear comfortable shoes and snorkel goggles, we saw an octopus!!
Fantastic experience: A very nice and typical emblematic place in Calella
Fantastic experience: Baby baby
Fantastic experience: A perfect place to breathe tranquility and a good atmosphere, as well as having great views for taking very good photos.
Fantastic experience: Excellent. Quality genre.
Fantastic experience: Very beautiful beaches on the Costa Brava
Fantastic experience: The most scenic and sweet spot in the Costa Brava
Fantastic experience: The cheapest in the area
Fantastic experience: Beautiful place that is not crowded even in the off-season. The white facades, the turquoise water, and the colorful boats at the fine-grained 'pebble beach' (it's more coarse sand than pebbles) create a stunning atmosphere! Great restaurants right by the sea, but some are quite expensive.
Fantastic experience: SUPER BEAUTIFUL
Fantastic experience: Don't miss it
Positive experience: Well, right behind there is a tiny supermarket that is worth it because in the bars along the promenade they charge you a lot.
Negative experience: No sunbeds, umbrellas or showers, at least there are restourants
Fantastic experience: Great experience all over! Very helpful, professional, cordial! Amazing breakfast! Great location! Staff happyly gives recommendations for restaurants, sights etc.
Fantastic experience: Great place for sun bathing and swimming! You have to go early or late in the afternoon
Fantastic experience: Wonderful place. It's very cute and romantic in the evening with plenty of restaurants to choose from and a beautiful view.
Fantastic experience: One classic place of Calella. It always welcome anyone to enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere. I love the place.❤️❤️❤️
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