Cala Portaló Beach — Cadaqués, Spain

Description

A remote cove with difficult access in the protected Cabo de Creus area, rarely crowded.

Cala Portaló is a remote beach of sand, rock and gravel in Cadaqués (Girona). The sand is golden.

It measures 35 metres long and 12 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf and windy. It is reached on foot, with difficulty and by boat. No parking is recorded.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service here. That does not rule out seasonal cover by the local council — check the signage when you arrive. No hazard signage is recorded.

Length 35 m

Width 12 m

Sand type Golden (Sand / Rock / Gravel)

Occupancy Low

Sea conditions Moderate waves / Windy

Access Difficult walk / Boat

Reference hospital: Hospital Comarcal de Figueres

Nearest marina: Port Esportiu de Roses

Facilities

The MITECO registry confirms no facilities at this beach. That does not mean it has none — many remote coves are not inventoried in detail.

Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

Facilities per the MITECO beach registry. “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty. Always check local signage before swimming.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a lifeguard at Cala Portaló?

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard here, which in practice means swimming unsupervised. Some councils add cover in July and August without it reaching the registry — the signage at the beach is what counts.

How do you get to Cala Portaló?

According to the MITECO registry, Cala Portaló is reached on foot, with difficulty and by boat. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is Cala Portaló a good beach for children?

Cala Portaló has no children's area on record. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.

Does Cala Portaló have a Blue Flag?

No. Cala Portaló is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The Blue Flag certifies services and water quality, not how attractive a beach is — plenty of unflagged coves are excellent.

Nearby beaches

Beach	Municipality	Water temperature	Blue Flag
S'Alqueria Gran	Cadaqués	23.0°C	—
Taballera	El Port de la Selva	23.2°C	—
S'Alqueria Petita	Cadaqués	23.0°C	—
Portlligat	Cadaqués	23.0°C	—
Es Poal	Cadaqués	22.8°C	—
Gran y d'Es Portal	Cadaqués	22.9°C	—
Es Pianc	Cadaqués	22.8°C	—
Port d'Alguer	Cadaqués	22.9°C	—
Ses Oliveres	Cadaqués	23.0°C	—
Ros	Cadaqués	22.8°C	—