Best Beaches with Sunbeds in the Costa Brava
We rank the 5 beaches with sunbeds and umbrellas in the Costa Brava. Platja Gran, Tossa de Mar (Spain) comes first with 4.5 / 5, followed by Platja de Roses, Platja de Sant Feliu de Guixols.
The sea reaches about 22 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 5 of the 5 have easy access.
1Platja Gran, Tossa de Mar
Tossa de Mar, Costa Brava · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °CPlatja Gran is the main beach of Tossa de Mar, a crescent of golden sand overlooked by the medieval walls and towers of the Vila Vella.
2Platja de Roses
Roses, Costa Brava · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CRoses sits on a big, sweeping bay at the top of the Costa Brava, with a long beach of fine sand and calm water.
3Platja de Sant Feliu de Guixols
Sant Feliu de Guixols, Costa Brava · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CSant Feliu de Guixols has a sheltered bay of coarse golden sand in the middle of a lively Costa Brava town, with a long seafront promenade and an old fishing quarter.
4Platja de Blanes
Blanes, Costa Brava · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °CBlanes is the southern gateway to the Costa Brava, with a long beach of coarse golden sand and a green headland behind.
5Platja de Lloret
Lloret de Mar, Costa Brava · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °CThe main beach of Lloret de Mar is a wide bay of coarse golden sand, framed by rocky headlands and a promenade.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Platja Gran, Tossa de Mar | Spain | 4.5 | 22 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 2 | Platja de Roses | Spain | 4.3 | 23 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 3 | Platja de Sant Feliu de Guixols | Spain | 4.3 | 23 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Platja de Blanes | Spain | 4.1 | 22 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 5 | Platja de Lloret | Spain | 4.1 | 22 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when our practical info says sunbeds or umbrellas can be rented on or next to the beach, then ranked by editorial score. Prices change each season, so confirm locally. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated beaches with sunbeds and umbrellas in the Costa Brava?
Our top three are Platja Gran, Tossa de Mar (4.5 out of 5), Platja de Roses (4.3 out of 5), Platja de Sant Feliu de Guixols (4.3 out of 5). Scores are editorial ratings from the EuroShores team.
When is the best time to visit these beaches?
Most are at their best from June to September. Water temperatures average about 22 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Platja Gran, Tossa de Mar, Platja de Roses, Platja de Sant Feliu de Guixols, Platja de Blanes, Platja de Lloret have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.