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Cala d'Aiguablava, Spain: what it is and when to go
Cala d'Aiguablava is a cove and beach in Catalonia, Spain (Parador Nacional de Turisme d'Aiguablava) (Palamós). Interests: Beaches, Nature and Diving. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Cove and beach in Catalonia, Spain · Beaches, Nature, Diving
- Local name
- Parador Nacional de Turisme d'Aiguablava
- Where
- Spain · Begur
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- BCN Barcelona, 118 km as the crow flies
- Website
- parador.es
- Stars
- 4
- Rooms
- 78
- Coordinates
- 41.93406, 3.21828
What it is and where
Cala d'Aiguablava is a cove and beach in Catalonia, Spain (Parador Nacional de Turisme d'Aiguablava) (Palamós).
It is in Palamós, where this site lists 63 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.93406, 3.21828; the nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN, Barcelona), 118 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Stars
- 4
- Rooms
- 78
It is one of the Beaches, Nature and Diving places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Cala d'Aiguablava is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:16
- FebPossible10:22
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:09
- MayBest time14:22
- JunBest time15:02
- JulPossible14:46
- AugPossible13:42
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:35
- DecPossible8:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Beaches | June and September | April to May, July to August and October |
| Nature | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| Diving | June and September | April to May, July to August and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Cala d'Aiguablava has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Cala des TramadiuBeach in begur517 m
- MontcalMountain in Spain1.4 km
- Cañones de TamariuDive site1.6 km
- Cap de Begur (Buceo)Dive site2.2 km
- Sant Pere de BegurChurch building in Begur, Spain2.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Beaches
- Beach of La Concha: beach in Donostia-San Sebastian, Basque Country
- SS America: American ocean liner built in 1939
- Playa de Gulpiyuri: Shortest beach of the world
- Playa de Las Teresitas: beach of San Andrés, Tenerife
- As Catedrais beach: beach in Aguas Santas, Galicia, Spain
- Platja de la Mar Bella: Beach
Every Spain place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cala d'Aiguablava?
It is a cove and beach in Catalonia, Spain (Parador Nacional de Turisme d'Aiguablava in the local language).
When is the best time to visit Cala d'Aiguablava?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58.
How do you get to Cala d'Aiguablava?
The nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), 118 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Cala des Tramadiu, Montcal, Cañones de Tamariu. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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