Conditions
Compare water temperature, air temperature, feels-like temperature, UV index, wind, waves and currents. Surf-focused data appears when a marine model covers the spot.
Shared BeachFinder spot: compare live conditions, water temperature, wind, UV, waves, currents, amenities and nearby alternatives before you leave.
Surfers can check wind, wave height, currents and surf cues here before opening the full BeachFinder app.
Located on the southern coast of Catalonia, Spain, in the Ebre region, Platja de Miravet occupies a unique position on the Mediterranean coast. Immediately adjacent to Platja dels Illons de Púello (0.3 km), it is part of a coastal area characterized by a succession of small, undeveloped coves and beaches. The Mediterranean here presents the typical blue-green hues of Catalan waters, while the hinterland consists of pine forests and limestone formations typical of this region of southern Tarragona. The distinctive feature of this beach lies in its grassy surface, which radically differentiates it from its sandy or rocky neighbors. This peculiarity creates an atypical atmosphere: rather than a strip of fine sand, it is a grassy area that borders the water, offering an unconventional beach experience. The absence of massive tourist development gives Miravet a discreet character, far from standardized amenities. The site remains sparsely populated, making it a place of relaxation for visitors seeking calm. The site has no formalized facilities: no swimming supervision, no access adapted for people with reduced mobility, no Blue Flag label. Facilities such as toilets, showers, or restaurants are not documented on site. Access remains free and without apparent restriction, but visitors must anticipate the complete absence of services and bring the necessary equipment for a self-sufficient day by the sea.
Miravet derives its name from the Catalan "mir" (look) and "vet" (old), evoking an ancient coastal observation point. This region of the Ebro, historically marked by river navigation and Mediterranean fishing, preserves vestiges of its strategic past. The unusual grassy surface suggests an area formerly used for agricultural or pastoral purposes, gradually abandoned in favor of coastal scrub. According to local accounts, these grassy beaches in southern Catalonia were once used as communal pastures and resting areas for flocks before their transhumance, a practice that shaped the coastal landscape long before the era of seaside tourism.
Compare water temperature, air temperature, feels-like temperature, UV index, wind, waves and currents. Surf-focused data appears when a marine model covers the spot.
BeachFinder checks parking, showers, toilets, accessible places and restaurants around the spot with OpenStreetMap and shows them in the counters and map.
Compare nearby alternatives if conditions change, parking is full, or you want a calmer spot.