Les Escaletes
Sant Pol de Mar, Barcelona · Cataluña/Catalunya
Description
Access is by stairs and it has a distinctly family-friendly atmosphere. Depending on storms, the beach can disappear entirely.
Les Escaletes is an urban beach of sand and rock in Sant Pol de Mar (Barcelona). The sand is golden.
It measures 225 metres long and 10 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is moderate.
Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached easily on foot. 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.
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Toilets, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.
No data
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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Les Escaletes?
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 Les Escaletes?
According to the MITECO registry, Les Escaletes is reached easily on foot. No parking is recorded in the registry.
Is Les Escaletes a good beach for children?
Les Escaletes has no children's area on record. The registry describes calm water. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does Les Escaletes have a Blue Flag?
No. Les Escaletes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platja de les Barques | Sant Pol de Mar | 25.8°C | Yes |
| La Platjola | Sant Pol de Mar | 26.0°C | — |
| El Morer | Sant Pol de Mar | 25.8°C | — |
| Sant Pol | Sant Pol de Mar | 25.8°C | — |
| Can Villar | Sant Pol de Mar | 25.8°C | — |
| La Roca Grossa | Sant Pol de Mar | 25.9°C | — |
| Les Roques | Calella | 25.7°C | — |
| Garbí | Calella | 25.7°C | Yes |
| La Murtra | Sant Pol de Mar | 25.8°C | — |
| Roques Blanques | Sant Pol de Mar | 25.8°C | — |
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