Cala Futadera: a piece of paradise in Tossa de Mar

Looking for a place to swim that is off the beaten track? Far from the crowds in Tossa de Mar, Cala Futadera is the ideal place for holiday-makers wanting to flee the crowded beaches of the Costa Brava.

Less well-known, this natural cove on the Catalan coast is nonetheless superb. Especially in the morning, when it is inundated with sunshine!

Where to swim far from the crowds in Tossa de Mar.

Located a few kilometres north of Tossa de Mar, Cala Futadera is a quiet secluded cove where few people go, even during the holiday season. In this little corner of paradise on the Costa Brava, you will not find any chiriguitos, showers or sun beds but you will enjoy an exceptional setting and… exceptional peace and quiet!

Here you will meet few tourists, and some of them may be nudists. In summer, you may see some private boats moored there. Its reputation for tranquillity and it special atmosphere make it the ideal place to go for a swim far from the busy beaches on the coast.

Go for a swim in the morning if you can: it is the time of day when the creek, facing north-east, benefits from the sun’s rays!

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A little corner of paradise on the Costa Brava

About a hundred metres long, Cala Futadera is covered with fine golden sand. Its shallow waters make it an ideal place to swim when the sun is too hot.

On this idyllic beach, you can admire incredible colours which are not often found on the Catalan coast.

What’s special is that it has remained secluded despite the increase of tourism in Spain and in particular on the Costa Brava.

To reach this corner of paradise, once you have parked your car you must go down a long series of steps through the pine trees. From above, do not forget to take a few photos of the Cala Futadera, also called “the beach with 300 steps”: the view is magnificent!