It is located at about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south of the main town and less than 200 metres (660 ft) from the beach, making it very busy during the summer months but almost deserted in winter.

[4][6] Trains arriving from Barcelona stop at platform 1, on the opposite side of the railway tracks from the beach.

In November 2009, one council member, Àngels Coté said "on St. John's Eve [the night of 23 June, a major celebration in Catalonia] it could become a rat trap [una ratera], and the months of July and August as well.

"[11] The town council also had official discussions on the subject with Adif, the owner of the station.

[11] However, it is clear that the passengers crossing the tracks could have used a bridge that is situated at one end of the platform,[12] even if this would have involved a short additional walk.