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Cala Granadella

The Costa Blanca's postcard cove — pine-clad cliffs and turquoise water

A tiny pebble cove wedged between pine-clad cliffs south of Jávea, repeatedly voted Spain's most beautiful beach. Two small chiringuitos, one paddleboard rental and gin-clear water for snorkelling.

Type
Wild cove
Length
160 m
Sand
Pebbles and gravel
Water
Mediterranean · 20–26 °C · gin-clear
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GPS · 38.7213° N, 0.1955° E
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Where to park

Where to leave the car

Small paid car park at the cove (5€/day). Overflow lot at the top of the road; walk down 15 min. FULL by 10:00 in August.

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When to arrive

Best time to visit

Arrive before 09:30 or after 17:00.

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How you get there

Getting there

CV-740 signposted 'Granadella', 8 km from Jávea. Boat taxi from El Arenal in summer.

What you'll find

Services

  • Lifeguard high season
  • Two chiringuitos (Restaurante La Granadella)
  • Paddleboard & kayak rental
  • No sunbeds — bring your own shade

Local tips

What we wish we'd been told

  • 01Snorkel to the Cova dels Orguens sea-cave
  • 02Kayak north to Ambolo cove
  • 03Water shoes recommended — pebbles are large

What to avoid

12:00–16:00 in August (no parking, no sand space).

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What is Cala Granadella beach like?

The Costa Blanca's postcard cove — pine-clad cliffs and turquoise water. A tiny pebble cove wedged between pine-clad cliffs south of Jávea, repeatedly voted Spain's most beautiful beach. Two small chiringuitos, one paddleboard rental and gin-clear water for snorkelling.

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The Costa Blanca's postcard cove — pine-clad cliffs and turquoise water. A tiny pebble cove wedged between pine-clad cliffs south of Jávea, repeatedly voted Spain's most beautiful beach. Two small chiringuitos, one paddleboard rental and gin-clear water for snorkelling. It's a wild cove in Jávea (Xàbia), Valencian Community: 160 m long, pebbles and gravel, with water described as mediterranean · 20–26 °c · gin-clear.

Where do I park at Cala Granadella?

Small paid car park at the cove (5€/day). Overflow lot at the top of the road; walk down 15 min. FULL by 10:00 in August.

What's the best time to visit Cala Granadella?

Arrive before 09:30 or after 17:00.

How do I get to Cala Granadella?

CV-740 signposted 'Granadella', 8 km from Jávea. Boat taxi from El Arenal in summer.

What facilities does Cala Granadella have?

On site: Lifeguard high season, Two chiringuitos (Restaurante La Granadella), Paddleboard & kayak rental and No sunbeds — bring your own shade.

What should I know before visiting Cala Granadella?

Snorkel to the Cova dels Orguens sea-cave Kayak north to Ambolo cove Water shoes recommended — pebbles are large

When should I avoid Cala Granadella?

12:00–16:00 in August (no parking, no sand space).

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

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Checked · 30 July 2026