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Platja de l'Olla

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Quick answer: Platja de l'Olla today

Platja de l'Olla is a BeachFinder spot in ES-E, ES. Today, compare water temperature 27°C, wind 5 km/h · N, uv 7.0, waves 0.2 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 90/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.

Water temperature
27°C
Wind
5 km/h · N
UV
7.0
Waves
0.2 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 11, 11:15 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 90/100

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Updated: Aug 11, 11:15 PM
Water temp
27°C
Air temp
27°C
Feels like
33°C
UV index
7.0
Wind
5 km/h · N
Gust 14 km/h
Waves
0.2 m
Current
0 km/h · SE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo

Platja de l'Olla

Platja de l'Olla extends along the northeast coast of Catalonia, Spain, in the Empordà region, near the Pyrenees that plunge towards the Mediterranean. Located at coordinates 42.3456°N / 3.1851°E, this beach is part of a string of coves and small bays that characterize the rugged coastline of the Costa Brava. The shore here remains wild and sparsely populated, dominated by low cliffs and rock formations typical of this region where primary geology regularly outcrops. The beach itself occupies an intermediate position in a fragmented coastal ensemble: Platja de Taballera lies 5.6 km to the northwest, while Platja del Saltar is 9.3 km to the southeast. The site retains a discreet character, far from the massive developments that mark some neighboring areas. Arrival is via coastal paths that require some approach walking, which naturally limits visitor numbers. The marine landscape remains preserved, with clear waters where limestone rocks outcrop, typical of this part of the Catalan coast. No significant facilities are reported on site: no dedicated parking, no toilets, no restaurants. The site does not have the Blue Flag label and remains unsupervised. Access is rustic, without facilities for people with reduced mobility. This deliberate absence of equipment makes it a place where only informed and self-sufficient visitors venture, thus preserving its authentic Mediterranean cove atmosphere.

About this spot

The name 'Olla' refers in Catalan to the notion of a 'pot' or 'container,' a likely evocation of the site's morphology: a small coastal depression nestled between rocks, forming a sort of natural basin. This region of Empordà, historically a crossroads between Mediterranean and Pyrenean influences, was long a haunt for coastal fishermen and smugglers. Isolated coves like this served as discreet anchorages for Catalan boats during centuries of merchant shipping and piracy. Today, this preserved geography recalls a time when the Costa Brava was not a mass destination, but a truly wild coast, where each beach kept its secret.

Updated 5/9/2026

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Is Platja de l'Olla good for swimming today?

Platja de l'Olla has BeachFinder Score: 90/100. 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 l'Olla today?

27°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.

How windy is Platja de l'Olla today?

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

What should I check before swimming at Platja de l'Olla?

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

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