Beach · Palafrugell · Catalonia

Platja de Llafranc

Whitewashed Costa Brava village with a sandy crescent and a Michelin lunch

A 350-metre bay of fine sand backed by whitewashed 1950s villas, the elegant Costa Brava trio with Calella de Palafrugell and Tamariu. The lighthouse of Sant Sebastià sits 200 metres above.

Type
Sandy beach
Length
350 m
Sand
Fine golden sand
Water
Mediterranean · 20–25 °C · calm bay
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GPS · 41.8961° N, 3.1936° E
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Where to park

Where to leave the car

Blue-zone in the village; free lot at Sant Sebastià lighthouse.

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When to arrive

Best time to visit

Sunset from the Sant Sebastià clifftop bar for the full-arc bay view.

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How you get there

Getting there

GI-654 from Palafrugell (7 km).

What you'll find

Services

  • Lifeguard high season
  • Sunbeds & parasols
  • Kayak rental
  • Adapted access + boardwalks
  • Chiringuitos on the sand

Local tips

What we wish we'd been told

  • 01Walk the Camí de Ronda north to Calella de Palafrugell
  • 02Sunset drink at the Far de Sant Sebastià

Around this beach

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Practical questions about this beach

What is Platja de Llafranc beach like?

Whitewashed Costa Brava village with a sandy crescent and a Michelin lunch. A 350-metre bay of fine sand backed by whitewashed 1950s villas, the elegant Costa Brava trio with Calella de Palafrugell and Tamariu. The lighthouse of Sant Sebastià sits 200 metres above.

Full answer +

Whitewashed Costa Brava village with a sandy crescent and a Michelin lunch. A 350-metre bay of fine sand backed by whitewashed 1950s villas, the elegant Costa Brava trio with Calella de Palafrugell and Tamariu. The lighthouse of Sant Sebastià sits 200 metres above. It's a sandy beach in Palafrugell, Catalonia: 350 m long, fine golden sand, with water described as mediterranean · 20–25 °c · calm bay.

Where do I park at Platja de Llafranc?

Blue-zone in the village; free lot at Sant Sebastià lighthouse.

What's the best time to visit Platja de Llafranc?

Sunset from the Sant Sebastià clifftop bar for the full-arc bay view.

How do I get to Platja de Llafranc?

GI-654 from Palafrugell (7 km).

What facilities does Platja de Llafranc have?

On site: Lifeguard high season, Sunbeds & parasols, Kayak rental, Adapted access + boardwalks and Chiringuitos on the sand.

What should I know before visiting Platja de Llafranc?

Walk the Camí de Ronda north to Calella de Palafrugell Sunset drink at the Far de Sant Sebastià

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

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Checked · 30 July 2026