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\"Platja<\/a>
Platja del Miracle \/ \u00a9Rafael L\u00f3pez Monn\u00e9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Urban beaches, super-long almost-2-mile beaches packed with all that\u2019s necessary to get into the water sport\u2019s world, beaches surrounded by pinewoods that appear to enter the water, protected beaches due to their high natural importance, beaches crowned by castles (or walled villas), small and exclusive natural coves\u2026 Tarragona<\/strong> offers up to 10 beaches and coves scattered all across the 9 miles of coastline. These are beaches and coves that are part of Costa Daurada<\/strong> (Golden Coast) and that, as the very name suggests, provide users with the perfect combination of golden sand and crystal-clear waters with an easy access.<\/p>\n

The 10 beaches and coves of Tarragona<\/strong> are connected and one can walk all across them using the coastal path, a route that starts at Miracle beach and go all the way past Tamarit beach<\/strong>, the very last one within the Tarragona<\/strong> area. Strolling along the coastal path, which can be done in stages, is to be recommended in spring, autumn and winter. Also in the summer, although high temperatures will definitely make for short stops so that we can get our feet wet in any of the various small coves and beaches we come across along our journey.<\/p>\n

You can actually get to most of the Tarragona beaches and coves by car and, in 5 of them (Miracle<\/strong>, Arrabassada<\/strong>, Savinosa<\/strong>, Cala Romana<\/strong> and Llarga beach<\/strong>), by a specially-dedicated bus<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Next, find every single of the 10 beaches and coves of Tarragona<\/strong>, from the most urban, Miracle\/La Comand\u00e0ncia<\/strong>, to the remotest one, Tamarit beach<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Platja<\/a>
Platja del Miracle \/ \u00a9Rafael L\u00f3pez Monn\u00e9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1 Miracle\/La Comand\u00e0ncia <\/strong>
\nThe most urban beach here, located by the city\u2019s marina. It provides users with restaurants in one end, plus showers, disabled access, floating wheelchairs, toilets and bins, among other facilities. These are its main characteristics:<\/p>\n

Length<\/strong>: 500 m
\nWidth<\/strong>: 75 m
\nSand<\/strong>: Regenerated
\nSand cleaning<\/strong>: Sand cleaned daily
\nAccess<\/strong>: Pg. Rafael Casanova<\/strong> \/ Robert d’Aguil\u00f3<\/strong>
\nBuses<\/strong>: http:\/\/emtanemambtu.cat<\/a>
\nRed cross<\/strong>: YES (summer)
\nEmergency telephone<\/strong>: 112
\nObservations<\/strong>: Access by car – Passeig mar\u00edtim Rafael Casanova<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Platja<\/a>
Platja Arrabassada \/ \u00a9Rafael L\u00f3pez Monn\u00e9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2 L\u2019Arrabassada <\/strong>
\nLocated next to Miracle beach<\/strong>, it is connected to it through the Rafel de Casanova<\/strong> promenade. L\u2019Arrabassada<\/strong> is suitable for water sports, and it has toilets, showers and supervised beach lockers. It does also provide disabled access and floating wheelchairs. Also, there are 3 beach bars along the beach, the ideal place to try the local seafood. It was awarded with the Blue Flag to quality. These are its main characteristics:<\/p>\n

Length<\/strong>: 550 m
\nWidth<\/strong>: 65 m
\nSand<\/strong>: Fine
\nSand cleaning<\/strong>: Sand cleaned daily
\nAccess<\/strong>: Pg. Rafael Casanova<\/strong> \/ N-340
\nBuses<\/strong>: http:\/\/emtanemambtu.cat<\/a>
\nRed cross<\/strong>: YES (summer)
\nEmergency telephone<\/strong>: 112
\nObservations<\/strong>: Access by car – N-340a, end of Via Augusta<\/p>\n

\"Platja<\/a>
Platja Savinosa \/ \u00a9Rafael L\u00f3pez Monn\u00e9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3 La Savinosa<\/strong>
\nLocated between L\u2019Arrabassada<\/strong> and Capellans<\/strong>, find La Savinosa<\/strong>. Very near it, we can still find the old remains of an anti-tuberculosis prevention centre. Equipped with lockers, showers, toilets and bins, this is also a disabled access beach and offers floating wheelchairs with a well-deserved Blue Flag. This is an actual nudist beach. Here there are its main characteristics:
\nLength<\/strong>: 350 m
\nWidth<\/strong>: 30 m
\nSand<\/strong>: Fine
\nSand cleaning<\/strong>: Sand cleaned daily
\nAccess<\/strong>: N-340, km 1165-1166
\nBuses<\/strong>: http:\/\/emtanemambtu.cat<\/a>
\nRed cross<\/strong>: YES (summer)
\nEmergency telephone<\/strong>: 112
\nObservations<\/strong>: Access by car – N-340a, Savinosa<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Platja<\/a>
Platja Capellans \/ \u00a9Alberich Fot\u00f2grafs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4 Capellans<\/strong>
\nThis is, by far, the smallest beach in the city, with 60 metres in length and 50 metres in width. In this case, this beach only has toilets, showers and bins. Main characteristics: <\/p>\n

Length<\/strong>: 60 m
\nWidth<\/strong>: 50 m
\nSand<\/strong>: Fine
\nSand cleaning<\/strong>: Sand cleaned daily
\nAccess<\/strong>: N-340, km 1166-1167
\nBuses<\/strong>: http:\/\/emtanemambtu.cat<\/a>
\nRed cross<\/strong>: YES (summer)
\nEmergency telephone<\/strong>: 112
\nObservations<\/strong>: Access by car – N-340a, Cala Romana<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Platja<\/a>
Platja Llarga \/ \u00a9Rafael L\u00f3pez Monn\u00e9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5 Llarga<\/strong>
\nWe said Capellans<\/strong> was the smallest beach; well, Llarga beach<\/strong> (literally, Long) is the largest in Tarragona<\/strong>, with almost 2 miles. As it is the most populated, it has the highest number of facilities, to which it adds to the ones we mentioned before, an umbrella rental service. It also has a natural area and the Platja Llarga sailing Club<\/a><\/strong>, which provides an easy way to get started in water sports, especially those related to sailing. As for its main characteristics: <\/p>\n

Length<\/strong>: 3 000 m
\nWidth<\/strong>: 30 m
\nSand<\/strong>: Fine
\nSand cleaning<\/strong>: Sand cleaned daily
\nAccess<\/strong>: N-340, km 1167
\nBuses<\/strong>: http:\/\/emtanemambtu.cat<\/a>
\nRed cross<\/strong>: YES (summer)
\nEmergency telephone<\/strong>: 112
\nObservations<\/strong>: Access by car – N-340a, residential area<\/p>\n

\"Cala<\/a>
Cala Fonda \/ \u00a9Rafael L\u00f3pez Monn\u00e9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

6 Cala Fonda<\/strong>
\nCala Fonda<\/strong>, also known as Waikiki<\/strong>, is a small natural paradise. This nudist cove is surrounded by a green landscape that looks as if it\u2019s about to enter the sea. Main characteristics:<\/p>\n

Length<\/strong>: 200 m
\nWidth<\/strong>: 25 m
\nSand<\/strong>: Fine
\nSand cleaning<\/strong>: Sand cleaned weekly
\nAccess<\/strong>: From Platja Llarga<\/strong>, heading north; from Cala de la Roca Plana<\/strong>, heading south
\nRed cross<\/strong>: NO
\nEmergency telephone<\/strong>: 112
\nObservations<\/strong>: Access on foot – Bosc de la Marquesa <\/strong> <\/p>\n

\"Cala<\/a>
Cala Roca Plana \/ \u00a9Rafael L\u00f3pez Monn\u00e9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7 Cala de la Roca Plana<\/strong>
\nBetween Cala Fonda<\/strong> and La M\u00f3ra<\/strong>, we find this small cove, which is usually frequented by nudists. Sand is to be found in the middle of this cove, whilst rocks appear on both ends, which area ideal for snorkel. Here are the main characteristics:<\/p>\n

Length<\/strong>: 205 m
\nWidth<\/strong>: 26 m
\nSand<\/strong>: Fine
\nSand cleaning<\/strong>: Sand cleaned weekly
\nAccess<\/strong>: From Cala Fonda, heading north \/ From Platja de la M\u00f3ra, heading south
\nRed cross<\/strong>: NO
\nEmergency telephone<\/strong>: 112
\nObservations<\/strong>: Access on foot – Bosc de la Marquesa<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Platja<\/a>
Platja de La M\u00f3ra \/ \u00a9Rafael L\u00f3pez Monn\u00e9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

8 La M\u00f3ra<\/strong>
\nDriving out from Tarragona<\/strong> and towards Altafulla<\/strong>, we find the La M\u00f3ra<\/strong> neighbourhood and beach, which is very similar to L\u2019Arrabassada beach<\/strong> in terms of its dimensions. Packed with services, La M\u00f3ra beach<\/strong> provides users with a wide selection of water sports, such as kayaking, thanks to guided tours to the rest of local beaches. It also has a Blue Flag, excellent food, umbrella rental service and a natural area, besides disabled access and floating wheelchairs. As for its main characteristics: <\/p>\n

Length<\/strong>: 520 m
\nWidth<\/strong>: 65 m
\nSand<\/strong>: Fine
\nSand cleaning<\/strong>: Sand cleaned daily by hand
\nAccess<\/strong>: N-340 La M\u00f3ra housing development
\nBuses<\/strong>: http:\/\/emtanemambtu.cat<\/a>
\nRed cross<\/strong>: YES (summer)
\nEmergency telephone<\/strong>: 112
\nObservations<\/strong>: Access by car – N-340a, Urb. La M\u00f3ra<\/p>\n

\"Cala<\/a>
Cala Jovera \/ \u00a9Rafael L\u00f3pez-Monn\u00e9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

9 Cala Jovera<\/strong>
\nOur last 2 bathing suggestions, a beach and a cove, are to be found in Tamarit<\/strong>, by the impressive castle. The first one, Cala Jovera<\/strong>, is a small cove with less than 90 metres. There\u2019s hardly any facilities here, due to its reduced dimensions, but can easy swim to Tamarit<\/strong> where there\u2019s a lot to choose from. Characteristics: <\/p>\n

Length<\/strong>: 90 m
\nWidth<\/strong>: 20 m
\nSand<\/strong>: Fine
\nSand cleaning<\/strong>: Sand cleaned daily by hand
\nAccess<\/strong>: From Platja de la M\u00f3ra<\/strong>, heading north; from Platja de Tamarit<\/strong>, heading south.
\nBuses<\/strong>: http:\/\/emtanemambtu.cat<\/a>
\nRed cross<\/strong>: NO
\nEmergency telephone<\/strong>: 112
\nObservations<\/strong>: Access by car – Tamarit Castle<\/strong> route<\/p>\n

\"Platja<\/a>
Platja de Tamarit \/ \u00a9Alberich Fot\u00f2grafs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

10 Tamarit<\/strong>
\nAnd so we made it to the very last, but not least, Tarragona beach<\/strong>, the furthest from city centre. Tamarit beach<\/strong> is located by the castle, near the Tamarit Park campsite<\/a><\/strong>: sailing, bike rental, restaurants and cafes, water sports\u2026 Tamarit beach<\/strong> is very well equipped in terms of the services it provides, and it has disable access and floating wheelchairs, besides a Blue Flag. Characteristics:<\/p>\n

Length<\/strong>: 1.750 m
\nWidth<\/strong>: 45 m
\nSand<\/strong>: Fine
\nSand cleaning<\/strong>: Sand cleaned daily by hand
\nAccess<\/strong>: N-340 Tamarit Exit
\nBuses<\/strong>: http:\/\/emtanemambtu.cat<\/a>
\nRed cross<\/strong>: YES (summer)
\nEmergency telephone<\/strong>: 112
\nObservations<\/strong>: Access by car – Tamarit Castle route, access via Altafulla beach<\/p>\n