In summary: In summer, there is only one car park at Cala Granadella: 130 paid spaces on Carrer Pic Tort (€9 per day in 2026, from 9.00 to 19.00), with no booking required and a barrier when it is full. If you arrive late, the alternative is to park further up, at La Guardia Park, and come down on the tourist train (€6 return, every hour) or on foot.
La Granadella is the most popular cove in Jávea and the one with the narrowest access road, so every summer the Xàbia Town Council regulates parking and closes the road to cars when the car park is full. Here’s how it works, how much it costs and how to get there without relying on the car park.
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Where to park at Cala Granadella
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The nearest one
PRegulated car park at the cove
- Where
- Carrer Pic Tort, next to the cove
- Places
- 130
- Price 2026
- €9 per day per vehicle
- Payment schedule
- From 9.00 am to 7.00 pm
- Booking
- It’s not possible
It’s best to arrive first thing. If the car park’s full, the barrier won’t let you through.
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PLa Guardia Park + sightseeing train
- Where
- 4 Carrer de la Falzia
- Train
- Every hour, €6 return
It’s best if the barrier is closed or if you go in the middle of August. It drops you off at the beach.
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On foot from above
- Descent
- About 15 minutes by road
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- Quite a bit further, uphill and with no shade
It’s best if you travel light and don’t mind the climb on the way back.
Do not park on the streets within the housing estate: it is a residential area, it is monitored, and you will be fined and, if necessary, your vehicle will be towed. Motorbikes and vehicles belonging to people with reduced mobility are exempt from charges, but must use the designated areas.
Every day from 2 June to 6 September, and at the weekends of 12–13, 19–20 and 26–27 September.
- Charges: €9 per day
- Outside payment hours
Please note: just because you don’t have to pay first thing in the morning doesn’t mean there’ll be a place available. In July and August, the 130 places fill up very quickly. The dates and prices are set by Xàbia Town Council each season; those for 2027 have not yet been published.
The tourist train to Cala Granadella
It’s the most convenient way to get down to the beach in summer. It departs from the car park at the La Guardia Park housing estate (Carrer de la Falzia, 4) and goes all the way to the beach. In 2026, it will run from 3 July to 13 September.
- Departures from La Guardia Park
- 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 13.00 and 14.00 · 16.00, 17.00, 18.00 and 19.00
- Departures from the beach
- 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 1.30 and 2.30 · 4.30, 5.30, 6.30 and 7.30
- Return fare
- €6 for adults · €4 for children under 12, pensioners, large families, people with reduced mobility and residents
- The coming years
- 2027: from 19 June to 12 September
How the Granadella barrier works
The control system regulates vehicle access: when all 130 spaces are full, the barrier closes and only reopens when a vehicle leaves. There is no booking system. To avoid making a wasted trip, there are display boards showing real-time availability at the junction by the El Trovador restaurant (Carretera de la Guardia and Carretera de la Granadella) and at the Consum roundabout. If the display shows ‘full’, head straight to La Guardia Park.
Payment can be made at the parking meter (cash or card) or via the ElParking app. Access control enquiry line (Xàbia Local Police): 96 579 00 81.
How to get to Cala Granadella by car
- From Jávea, towards Cabo de la NaoTake the Portitxol road and then the Cabo de la Nao road, heading south.
- El Trovador JunctionHere is the panel showing available places. If it says ‘full’, please do not proceed.
- Granadella RoadIt is narrow and winding, and leads down to the cove amongst the pine trees.
- Car park on Carrer Pic TortPark in the marked spaces, take a ticket and walk the last bit.
Things to do in La Granadella
La Granadella is a rocky cove, about 160 metres long, with crystal-clear turquoise water: perfect for snorkelling. It’s also the starting point for boat trips to Cova del Llop Marí, Cala Ambolo and Isla del Descubridor – places you can’t reach on foot. Here are all the activities in Jávea.
Excursions and activities near Where to park at Playa Granadella
Tips for your visit
- Check the El Trovador display board before heading down. It’ll save you the trip if it’s full.
- In July and August, go first thing in the morning or late in the afternoon.
- Download the ElParking app before you set off: you can pay via your mobile.
- Wear water shoes: the cove has a stony seabed, both in and out of the water.
- If you walk down, make sure you take water and a cap: the return journey is uphill and there’s no shade.
More coves in Jávea
Cala Portitxol car park- Access to Cala Ambolo: open or closed?
- Cala Sardinera
- Guide to Cala Portitxol
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to park at Cala Granadella?
In the 2026 season, the charge is €9 per day per vehicle, with payment accepted between 9.00 and 19.00. Payment can be made at the parking meter (coins or card) or via the ElParking app. It is not possible to reserve a space.
How many spaces are there in the Granadella car park?
130 parking spaces on Carrer Pic Tort. When these are full, Xàbia Town Council closes off access to the cove with a barrier, and cars are only allowed in when another one leaves.
When do you have to pay for parking at La Granadella?
In 2026, every day from 2 June to 6 September and on the weekends of 12–13, 19–20 and 26–27 September. The rest of the year, entry is free.
Is there a tourist train to Cala Granadella?
Yes. In 2026, it runs from 3 July to 13 September, with hourly departures from the car park at the La Guardia Park housing estate (Carrer de la Falzia, 4): from 10.00 to 14.00 and from 16.00 to 19.00. It costs €6 for a return ticket, €4 for children under 12, pensioners, large families, people with reduced mobility and residents.
What should I do if the car park at La Granadella is full?
Don’t wait at the barrier. Park at La Guardia Park and take the tourist train, or check the ‘spaces available’ display at the junction by El Trovador restaurant before getting on. Parking on the streets in the residential area will result in a fine.
Can you walk to Cala Granadella?
Yes. From the La Guardia area and the housing estates along the Granadella road, you walk down the road. It takes about 15 minutes to walk down, and considerably longer to walk back up – it’s a steep slope and there’s no shade.
