Beach · Begur · Catalonia

Cala Sa Tuna

Fishermen's cove under the Cap Sa Sal cliffs — the postcard Costa Brava

A tiny grey-gravel cove of white fishermen's cottages, pastel boats and a single seafront restaurant. The Costa Brava's most-photographed hamlet, five minutes from Begur old town.

Type
Wild cove
Length
80 m
Sand
Grey gravel and pebbles
Water
Mediterranean · 20–25 °C · gin-clear
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GPS · 41.9636° N, 3.2270° E
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Where to park

Where to leave the car

Free lot 300 m up the hill; fills by 10:00 in August.

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When to arrive

Best time to visit

Sunrise for empty water and the postcard fisherman-cottage light.

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How you get there

Getting there

GI-653 from Begur; steep descent to the cove.

What you'll find

Services

  • Seasonal lifeguard
  • Sa Tuna restaurant (open lunch)
  • Kayak rental in season

Local tips

What we wish we'd been told

  • 01Snorkel north to Cala d'Aiguafreda
  • 02Reserve Sa Tuna restaurant a week ahead

Around this beach

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Cala Sa Tuna: the questions travellers actually ask

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What is Cala Sa Tuna beach like?

Fishermen's cove under the Cap Sa Sal cliffs — the postcard Costa Brava. A tiny grey-gravel cove of white fishermen's cottages, pastel boats and a single seafront restaurant. The Costa Brava's most-photographed hamlet, five minutes from Begur old town.

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Fishermen's cove under the Cap Sa Sal cliffs — the postcard Costa Brava. A tiny grey-gravel cove of white fishermen's cottages, pastel boats and a single seafront restaurant. The Costa Brava's most-photographed hamlet, five minutes from Begur old town. It's a wild cove in Begur, Catalonia: 80 m long, grey gravel and pebbles, with water described as mediterranean · 20–25 °c · gin-clear.

Where do I park at Cala Sa Tuna?

Free lot 300 m up the hill; fills by 10:00 in August.

What's the best time to visit Cala Sa Tuna?

Sunrise for empty water and the postcard fisherman-cottage light.

How do I get to Cala Sa Tuna?

GI-653 from Begur; steep descent to the cove.

What facilities does Cala Sa Tuna have?

On site: Seasonal lifeguard, Sa Tuna restaurant (open lunch) and Kayak rental in season.

What should I know before visiting Cala Sa Tuna?

Snorkel north to Cala d'Aiguafreda Reserve Sa Tuna restaurant a week ahead

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

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Checked · 30 July 2026