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🏖️ Catalan Bay

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🏖️ Catalan Bay
Sandy beach on the eastern face of the Rock of Gibraltar, southern Spain


🕐 3 min read · Updated 13 Jun 2026 at 07:05
📌 Fast Facts
  • Location: Eastern face of the Rock of Gibraltar, 1.5 km north of Europa Point
  • Beach type: Sandy beach with sheltered anchorage
  • Population: Approximately 800–900 resident community members
  • Settlement origin: Genoese fishermen, 14th century; Spanish fishing heritage from 1713

Catalan Bay is a sandy beach on the eastern face of the Rock of Gibraltar that faces the ...

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