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El Sorell has BeachFinder Score: 86/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: El Sorell today
El Sorell is a BeachFinder spot in ES-E, ES. Today, compare water temperature 27°C, wind 20 km/h · SE, uv 7.0, waves 0.1 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 86/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
27°C
Wind
20 km/h · SE
UV
7.0
Waves
0.1 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 11, 10:15 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 86/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 11, 10:15 PM
Water temp
27°C
Air temp
27°C
Feels like
32°C
UV index
7.0
Wind
20 km/h · SE
Gust 22 km/h
Waves
0.1 m
Current
1 km/h · E
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
El Sorell
El Sorell stretches along the Catalan coast of northeastern Spain, in the Girona region, in immediate proximity to the rocky coastline of the Costa Brava. Located in an area where limestone cliffs plunge towards the Mediterranean, this stretch of shore alternates between intimate coves and more open beaches, characterized by crystal-clear waters and a backdrop of umbrella pines and Mediterranean scrub. The surrounding coast remains largely preserved, without massive urbanization, giving this portion of the coastline a less saturated atmosphere than that of more famous coastal resorts. The beach itself is part of a fragmented coastal landscape, where Platja del Claper (2.1 km away) and Ansa de Polilles (7.8 km away) are the closest visual and geographical landmarks. Unlike these neighbors, El Sorell retains a less frequented character, attracting mainly visitors seeking direct access to the sea without invasive tourist infrastructure. Shore access is easy from local coastal paths, and the natural configuration of the site favors calm bathing, especially outside the summer periods. The site has no Blue Flag certification and offers no bathing supervision. Accessibility for people with reduced mobility is not provided. No specific facilities (toilets, showers, structured parking) are reported on site. This lack of standardized amenities reflects the beach's status: a preserved coastal area, accessible to autonomous visitors and coastal hikers using the Catalan coastal paths.
About this spot
El Sorell derives its name from the Catalan "sorell," meaning wild sorrel that grows on Mediterranean coastal land—a common plant on the Costa Brava's coastal areas. This region of Girona, formed by the erosion of primary schists and limestones, long served as a refuge for local fishermen before coastal tourism began restructuring the neighboring landscape from the 1960s onwards. The hiking trails along this coast, inherited from ancient medieval smuggling and maritime trade routes, are still frequented by walkers rediscovering these forgotten coves, far from contemporary seaside developments.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at El Sorell today?
27°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is El Sorell today?
20 km/h · SE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at El Sorell?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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