Gran Beach - Portal Beach in Cadaqués - Spain

Our opinion on the Gran Beach - Portal Beach

This wide beach, like all the beaches of Cadaques in the Alt Emporda region (northern Costa Brava), has been protected from "tourist architectural vandalism" by its isolation due to the mountainous terrain of the peninsula de Creus, Cadaques Pltaja Gran but also thanks to the exceptional character of this village with its tangled streets. You do not come here for the beaches but for the village and the memory of Salvador Dali. However, we appreciate it for original reasons: it is in a totally urban environment, surrounded by homes. But as these are typical and harmonious, it adds more than it takes away the charm. Average occupation in the summer, fairly narrow (15 m). Facing south-east, the beach is composed of dark coloured sand/gravel, but the show is mostly provided by the fishing boats and the entertainment around. An advice, take a picture next to the statue of Dali, at the entrance to the beach. You can enjoy, further inland, the Natural Park of Cap de Creus and the proximity to the beach of Port-Lligat near Dali's house.