Sant Pol beach sits on the Costa Brava coast between Sant Feliu de Guixols and S'Agaro. It is in the commune of Sant Feliu de Guixols.
It is in the commune of Sant Feliu de Guixols. It is not to be confused with Sant Pol de Mar further along the coast near Barcelona.
Explore Sant Pol beach
Spain This Way review: A long sandy beach, Modernist style houses and some fabulous beach huts make this beach and small resort a treat.
Sant Pol has a nice sandy beach, about 900 meters long, with all the expected facilities including boat hire, windsurfing, diving and kayaking.
There is also a kids club and a children's play area making it a good choice for families.
The beach slopes gently into the sea which again is great for families with young children.
For experienced swimmers there is a swimming channel from Sant Pol beach to Cala Mussols a little to the south round the edge of the rocky coast. This offers relative safety for swimmers wishing to swim away from the beach.
This area is marked by buoys to keep boats away and swimmers are recommended to wear a wet-suit and a brightly coloured swimming cap.
One of the main attractions of the Sant Pol beach are its beautiful brightly coloured bathing huts which add to the charm of the beach. These can be rented as can the umbrellas and sunbeds nearby.
Behind the beach are a number of modernista style buildings which are very attractive. There are also a good selection of bars and restaurants to cater to the tourists and locals here.
Sant Pol is also interesting for its dunes. The bay is one of the only places on the Costa Brava coast which is home to coastal dune formation. The dunes and their plant life are protected along the coast.
In the water there is a protected sea meadow grass area and an area has also been set up to protect the sea horses which live in the waters here.
Sant Pol is on the fabulous Cami de Ronda coastal path which stretches along the Costa Brava from near the French border to Blanes.
It is a lovely walk from nearby Sant Feliu de Guixols to here and then you can carry on along to S'Agero.
From Sant Pol to S'Agero is about a 40 minute walk and passes some splendid sea front homes along the way.
Just before reaching the up market resort of S'Agero you will get to the lovely beach of Cala Sa Conca. This is a nice sandy beach with rocks at both edges making it very pretty and also good for snorkling.
Places to visit nearby
S'Agero is a beautiful little resort that was designed by the Catalan architect Rafael Maso. The centre of S'Agero is a 'Cultural Asset of National Interest'.
Sant Feliu de Guixols is the nearest resort to Sant Pol and has a good beach .
Our favourite resort nearby is the beautiful resort of Tossa de Mar which has a great beach with a medieval village at one end and lots of good restaurants.
You can find more local travel ideas in the Catalonia guide.
Find Sant Feliu de Guixols (or elsewhere) hotels
Reserve excursions near Sant Pol beach
Photos of Sant Pol beach
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Map of Sant Pol beach and places to visit
Sant Pol beach places to visit
Platja d'Aro
Platja d'Aro is a popular beach resort with a large sandy beach and lots of facilities.
Platja d'Aro guide
Sant Feliu de Guixols
Sant Feliu de Guixols is a relaxed resort with a Benedictine monastery. The town has an interesting mix of colonial and Moorish architecture.
Sant Feliu de Guixols guide
Cala Canyet
The cove at Cala Canyet is a particularly beautiful cove on the Costa Brava.
Cala Canyet guide
Coast road Tossa de Mar to Sant Feliu
A beautiful coast road between Tossa-de-Mar and Sant-Feliu-de-Guixols.
Coast road Tossa de Mar to Sant Feliu guide
Palamos
Palamos is an attractive port town on the Costa Brava.Its pleasant old town winds uphill from the beach.
Palamos guide
Tossa-de-Mar
Tossa de Mar is a very attractive mid-sized resort on the Costa Brava which has retained its character.
Tossa-de-Mar guide