The 12 best beaches in Spain in 2019 – idealista / news

Spain is famous worldwide for its spectacular beaches. As summer approaches, you want more and more to lie down on the sand, sunbathe and bathe in the sea.

Don’t go out of the country this holidays … grab your swimsuit, a towel, pack your bags and enjoy the 12 best beaches that can be found in Spain in 2019.

1. Las Catedrales beach

This magnificent beach in Ribadeo, Galicia It is a benchmark for Spaniards and the pride of every Galician. There are many who come here on pilgrimage, and not only because it is in the Santiago’s road.

Officially, her name is Aguas Santas Beach, but is better known by his nickname because of his impressive arches and caves that dominate the landscape. There is no better way to spend an afternoon on this Lugo beach than to stroll through its rock formations and marvel at its splendor.

If you are looking for something with a little less cold, you still prefer to visit this beach in Minorca. Along with its neighbor the Macarelleta, is known as one of the most beautiful beaches in Balearic Islands. It’s about the Cala Macarella, a small cove of just 105 meters that fills up fast, but has beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Of course, the sea is not the only surprising view of this beach, since it is also a nudist beach. Feel free to relax on your own here, but you should know that it is not highly recommended to take children to this beach.

El Papagayo beach is another nudist beach known as one of the best beaches in Spain to spend the holidays and is in Canary Islands. Also called ‘Parrot’, this fine white sand beach is located in the municipality of Yaiza, on the island of Lanzarote, in a natural park.

It is surrounded on both sides, which makes its waters calm, and the desire to bathe in them is inevitable. To fully enjoy this incredible beach, take the opportunity to go snorkelling in the crystal clear waters or have a drink in one of its beach bars.

When talking about the best beaches on the peninsula, you cannot leave out the list Dead beach in Carboneras, Almería. Despite its somewhat morbid name, this beach is a true gem on the southern coast of Spain, with white sand and mostly calm waters, making it the beach perfect to go with children.

It is a huge and isolated beach known to few people. It has more than a thousand meters of sand where to lie in the sun and relax, plus a guarded parking and cleaning service.

The beaches of Cadiz They are known for being the best in Spain for surf, and the Playa de Bolonia in Rate is no exception. It has a surf and vegetation area that it covers throughout its 3,800 meters.

Of course, there are strong winds that blow here and make surfing easier, but to protect yourself from the air you can rent umbrellas and deck chairs and rest in the Andalusian sun.

Another of the best beaches in Andalusia is La Malagueta in Malaga. It is a beach right next to the city of Malaga; Although it does not have the same views of unspoiled nature as the other beaches in our ranking, it has easy access to the city center and a Promenade very nice for a walk.

It also offers many other services, including a children’s play area for children and a sport’s zoneFor what you are looking for, you can find it here at La Malagueta Beach.

Rhodes beach was voted the best beach in the world according to the British newspaper The Guardian, and it is not difficult to know why. Located in the Cies Island a few kilometers from Vigo, Pontevedra. Must access the beach by boat, and there are several ships that they leave the port of Vigo frequently in the high season. Be careful, the Cíes Islands they only admit 2,200 visitors every daySo we recommend that you reserve a place in advance.

Once you arrive, you will not regret it. Rodas Beach is like a paradise in the Spanish territory, with its White sand and the sea shining in a color that seems impossible. It invites you to bathe, but be careful: the water of the Atlantic Ocean is usually very cold; better fit with wetsuit and go scuba diving.

If what you like is surf, northern Spain has as much to offer as Cádiz. The Basque Country It is a dream place for surf lovers, with its powerful waves. Laida beach is in Ibarranguelua, Vizcaya, in a land language surrounded by the rough waters of the Cantabrian Sea, which are perfect for all kinds of sports activities, including windsurfing, kayaking, sailing, canoeing and many more.

Even if you don’t want to do sports, this beach has much more to offer. There’s a camping very close and many facilities for children, such as a children’s area with several swings and dunes to explore.

The second Balearic beach on our list is Playa Ses Illetes, which is located on the island of Formentera, inside of the Ses Salines natural park. It stands out for its isolated location in the north of the island and its fine white sand.

Ses Illetes can be filled with people in summer and with boats that anchor in the Mediterranean to take advantage of the good weather and the relaxing atmosphere. Without a doubt, this is one of the best beaches to spend the summer.

10. Gulpiyuri Beach

Here’s what is arguably the most curious beach in the country – Gulpiyuri Beach in Llanes, Asturias. It is not on the coast, but in the middle of a meadow. It is a surprise when you walk through the Asturian countryside with its forests and suddenly you stumble upon an inland beach.

They are only 40 meters of sand and not much more than water, which enters through underground tunnels from the sea that is about 50 meters away. When there is strong surf in the sea, there are even waves in this small inland “bay”. Do not miss other wonders that Asturias offers, such as the Jesters of Pría and the Llanes town.

The Maspalomas beach It is the most famous in the south of the island of Gran canaria has the distinction of a Blue flag, which marks it as one of the highest quality beaches in the world. When you see it, you will have no doubt that it is true. Its white sand extends to about dunes wavy sprinkled with abundant vegetation.

It’s very common do nudism on this beach, but it is not an obligation! Count with one family atmosphere and in its more than 2,700 meters you can find areas where you can rent hammocks and rest, others dedicated to the practice of watersports, and various beach bars and restaurants.

Finally, we have the Aro Beach in Girona, one of the best beaches in all of Catalonia without a doubt. Also known by names ‘Platja Gran’ or ‘Platja Llarga’. It is located next to the municipality from Castillo de Aro, for which there are many services in the area such as restaurants, bars and shops, as well as a yacht club.

Although it is the last beach on our list of beaches to visit in 2019, there are many more beaches to discover in Spain. Don’t waste a minute of your summer vacation in 2019, and start planning a trip to one of these beaches now!

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