Cala Boadella, also known as Sa Boadella, is a small Blue Flag-certified cove. It lies between the Santa Clotilde Gardens and Fenals Beach.
History & origins
The cove is one of five Blue Flag-certified beaches in Lloret de Mar, along with Lloret, Fenals, Santa Cristina and Canyelles. Its small size makes it a more intimate cove than the large urban beaches.
Heritage & architecture
Just above the cove lie the Santa Clotilde Gardens, inspired by Italian Renaissance design, laid out by landscape architect Nicolau Rubió i Tudurí and commissioned by the Marquis of Roviralta; construction began in 1919. Listed as a "Cultural Asset of National Interest" by Catalonia in 1994, they overlook the sea between Cala Boadella and Fenals Beach.
Cala Boadella (Sa Boadella)
Blue Flag-certifiedSmall cove between Fenals and Sa Caleta.
Santa Clotilde Gardens
Nicolau Rubió i Tudurí, 1919Overlook the cove from the neighbouring headland.
Culture & living traditions
Its proximity to the Santa Clotilde Gardens gives Cala Boadella the role of a stopping point between heritage visits and swimming, on the stretch of coastal path between Fenals and Sa Caleta.
Suggested itinerary
Morning · 9am-12pm: Santa Clotilde Gardens
Visit the gardens, with views over the cove below.
Afternoon and evening: Cove and coastal path
A swim at Cala Boadella, then continue towards Sa Caleta or head back towards Fenals.
Suggested itinerary, not field-tested.
Frequently asked questions
Are Cala Boadella and Sa Boadella the same cove?
Yes, they are two names for the same cove.
Is Cala Boadella Blue Flag-certified?
Yes, along with Lloret, Fenals, Santa Cristina and Canyelles.
Can you visit the Santa Clotilde Gardens from the cove?
The gardens overlook the cove from the neighbouring headland; entry is paid, with hours varying by season.
