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Platja de les Roques Blanques

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Quick answer: Platja de les Roques Blanques today

Platja de les Roques Blanques is a BeachFinder spot in ES-E, ES. Today, compare water temperature 28°C, wind 11 km/h · SE, uv 7.2, waves 0.3 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 80/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.

Water temperature
28°C
Wind
11 km/h · SE
UV
7.2
Waves
0.3 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 11, 03:30 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 80/100

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Updated: Aug 11, 03:30 PM
Water temp
28°C
Air temp
32°C
Feels like
37°C
UV index
7.2
Wind
11 km/h · SE
Gust 29 km/h
Waves
0.3 m
Current
1 km/h · NE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo

Platja de les Roques Blanques

Platja de les Roques Blanques extends along the northeast coast of Catalonia, Spain, near the coastal region of Maresme. Located at coordinates 41.59°N / 2.60°E, this beach is part of a coastline characterized by rock formations and coves alternating with sandy stretches. The Mediterranean, relatively calm in this portion of the coast, creates a coastal environment where the white rocks that give the beach its name are a distinctive landscape element. In the immediate vicinity, Platjola is 2.9 km to the north, while Platja de la Picòrdia and Cala de la Vinyeta are 4 km away respectively, offering a series of alternative access points along this coastal stretch. The beach itself is part of a geomorphological context marked by the presence of white rocks emerging from the coastline, creating a contrasting landscape with the sandier beaches in the surroundings. The character of this cove differs significantly from its neighbors: while Platjola offers a more open configuration, Platja de les Roques Blanques retains an intimacy linked to its rocky topography. Direct exposure to the Mediterranean makes it a site subject to offshore weather conditions, with marked seasonal variations in swimming conditions. No supervision or service facilities are reported on site. Access is not adapted for people with reduced mobility. The beach does not have the Blue Flag status. Visitors must plan for complete self-sufficiency for swimming and hosting, without relying on formalized tourist facilities.

About this spot

The name 'Roques Blanques' (white rocks) refers to the limestone formations that dominate this sector of Maresme, a common geological feature of the Catalan coasts in the Quaternary period. These rock outcrops, eroded by Mediterranean storms, have progressively shaped the current profile of the cove. Historically, the white rocks of this region served as landmarks for coastal navigators and local fishermen, before seaside tourism transformed the Catalan coast in the 20th century. Unlike the developed beaches of Maresme, this cove has retained a less urbanized character, attracting visitors seeking a less formalized experience of the Mediterranean coast.

Updated 5/9/2026

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Is Platja de les Roques Blanques good for swimming today?

Platja de les Roques Blanques has BeachFinder Score: 80/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.

What is the water temperature at Platja de les Roques Blanques today?

28°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.

How windy is Platja de les Roques Blanques today?

11 km/h · SE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.

What should I check before swimming at Platja de les Roques Blanques?

Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.

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