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El Codolar / Cala del Contraban Beach

Pebble beach accessed by a staircase from the Seafront (Calle Ll. Albert)
Being exposed to currents, it almost disappears in winter. In summer, despite being made up of pebbles, it is visited by many bathers, mainly from the town. Parking in a blue zone with over 300 spaces. The width ranges from 5 (winter) to 15 metres (summer) approximately.
Location
Beach description
  • Length: 100 meters
  • Width: 15 meters
  • Environment: Urban
  • Composition: Pebbles
  • Swimming conditions: Moderate waves
  • Nudist area: No
  • Level of occupancy: Medium
  • Degree of urbanization: Urban
  • Sea promenade
    • Environmental features
    • Protected area
    Getting there
    • How to get: Difficult on foot, By ship
    • Nearest road: GI-623
    • Parking (More than 100 parking spaces)
    • Bus: Urban

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    Services
    • Marina: Club Nàutic L'Escala (distance to the beach: 1 km)
    Vigilance
    • Rescue team

    Location

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    Source of information on beaches: Ministerio de Agricultura y Pesca, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).