L'Arola Beach — El Port de la Selva, Spain

Description

A pebbly beach rarely visited by tourists, but frequented by fishers, divers, and pleasure boats anchoring nearby.

L'Arola is a semi-urban beach of sand and gravel in El Port de la Selva (Girona). The sand is dark.

It measures 60 metres long and 15 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf and windy. It is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.

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 60 m

Width 15 m

Sand type Dark (Sand / Gravel)

Occupancy Medium

Sea conditions Moderate waves / Windy

Access Easy walk / Car

Reference hospital: Hospital Comarcal de Figueres

Nearest marina: Club Nàutic Port de la Selva

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

♿ Wheelchair access

🅿️ Parking

Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 L'Arola?

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 L'Arola?

According to the MITECO registry, L'Arola is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.

Is L'Arola a good beach for children?

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

Does L'Arola have a Blue Flag?

No. L'Arola 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
Port de la Selva	El Port de la Selva	23.6°C	Yes
De Sota	El Port de la Selva	23.6°C	—
Port de la Vall	El Port de la Selva	23.6°C	—
El Pas	El Port de la Selva	23.6°C	—
Cala Tamariua	El Port de la Selva	23.6°C	—
Cau del Llop	Llançà	23.6°C	—
La Farella	Llançà	23.5°C	—
El Morer	Llançà	23.6°C	—
Taballera	El Port de la Selva	23.6°C	—
La Gola	Llançà	23.8°C	—