Some of the most beautiful coves to enjoy the summer in Spain
Ten small beaches where you can relax lying in the sun or practice some water sport
The Spanish coast, far from the great urban sandbanks, hides landscapes where the blue of the sea combines with the green of the pines, rosemary, thyme or rockrose. Unique coves where you can relax lying in the sun or practice some water sport.
Cala El Mago and Portals Vells, Mallorca (Balearic Islands)
The coast of Mallorca has magnificent landscapes where you can enjoy nature in the open air. Two examples of them are the Mago cove and Portals Vells. Both beaches are connected to each other and their characteristics are similar, with the difference that nudism is allowed in the first one, while in Portals Vells it is not.
The latter is known for its "cave" with a length of approximately 80 meters long and 60 meters wide, from which the stones were extracted to build the Cathedral of Santa María de Palma de Mallorca. For its part, El Mago is one of the most beautiful coves on the island thanks to its golden sand and crystal clear turquoise waters.
Cala el Pargo, in Salobreña (Granada)
The Granada town of Salobreña, on the Costa Tropical, keeps among its streets the tradition of a friendly and close fishing village where every year tourists flock to its beaches to enjoy an exceptional climate and good services. But it also has secluded secluded coves, such as Pargo, ideal for those seeking tranquility.
This wonderful cove of slate and stone, lost between stony paths, is very original because it has two exits to the sea in the form of a corridor, formed by a large rock that divides the cove, which makes it a perfect place for diving.
Cala Tío Ximo, Benidorm (Alicante)
Benidorm is synonymous with beach, sun and fun in a unique environment with a privileged climate. Its long beaches give way to corners where the bustle becomes silence and the hectic life of the city becomes a haven of peace.
One of the privileged corners of Benidorm is the Tío Ximo cove at the eastern end of the Levante beach. To access it, you have to go around the Rincón de Loix mountain and go one kilometer by road.
The small beach, with bowling and rock, has a small beach bar in summer season and swimming is pleasant thanks to the temperature of the water.
Mataleñas Beach, Cueto (Santander)
Santander combines beaches, landscape, nature, gastronomy and culture and it is in summer when the Cantabrian city receives the most tourists. Between Cabo Menor and Cabo Mayor, occupying a cove between high cliffs hides one of the most beautiful beaches in Spain, it is Mataleñas.
This beach, about 125 meters long and frequented by families, has fine golden sand and is washed by clean waters. It has a pleasant promenade and its access is done on foot by a steep staircase with more than eighty steps.
Cala de Torrent de Pareis, Mallorca (Balearic Islands)
With the arrival of summer, the island of Mallorca fills with visitors looking for sun and beach. There are beaches for all tastes, from the largest to the charming coves with crystal clear waters. One of the most impressive places can be found in a corner of difficult access on the coast of the Tramuntana coast.
La Cala de Torrent de Pareis is a gravel and small pebble beach between a karst canyon three kilometers long in a valley drilled for millennia by the action of water on the rock. Its vertical walls reach at some points 200 meters high
To reach one of the most impressive places in the Balearic Islands by land, where nature is still intact, you have to overcome a steep slope.
It is more idyllic to arrive by boat from the port of Sóller, which is located about 30 kilometers to the west, bordering the rugged north coast of Mallorca.
Cala del Moro, Peñíscola (Castellón)
Peñíscola, in Castellón, is located in a privileged point of the Mediterranean. Its beaches and its historical and artistic complex gather year after year tourists who during the day rest on its sandy beaches with calm waters and at night enjoy the leisure and gastronomy of the area.
Outside the hustle and bustle of its long beaches there are hidden coves like El Moro where you can rest surrounded by nature in a protected area of the Costa del Azahar.
The beach, which has no services, is 46 meters long and 14 meters wide and is covered with bowling pins. The water temperature is pleasant for swimming and the waves are moderate.
Cala El Frailecillo, in Conil de la Frontera (Cádiz)
La Cala del Frailecillo is a peaceful sandy area surrounded by pine trees, solitary and sheltered from the east wind in the no less quiet town of Conil de la Frontera, a white fishing village on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean, on the Costa de la Luz .
The Puffin cove is the last of the Poniente coves, and the smallest, which is accessed on foot and where nudism is common, it also has rocks that favor angling.
Cala Pilar, Menorca (Balearic Islands)
Menorca, one of the most beautiful islands in the Balearic archipelago, is a perfect destination to visit as a couple, family or friends. It combines cultural visits with beaches that have little to envy the Caribbean. One of them is Cala Pilar, located in a virgin environment in the north of the island.
The beach is located between Ferreries and Ciutadella and is accessed by a path surrounded by forest through which you have to walk approximately 30 minutes. Another option is to arrive by boat and anchor it near the coast.
This sandy area, surrounded by nature, is characterized by the reddish-gold color of its sand and by its almost crystalline transparent water that delights visitors if the Tramuntana is not raging, this wind is the cove's worst enemy since the swell makes bathing difficult.
Cala del Moraig, Benitachell (Alicante)
The Moraig cove , located in the Alicante town of Benitachell , is not one of the smallest - it is 500 meters long - but it is characterized by its beauty, water and surroundings. The gravel beach with the services of a large sandy area - loungers and lifeguards - is a secluded beach with transparent waters that is located at the foot of an impressive cliff.
In addition to its attractiveness for swimming, it is a treasure for scuba diving enthusiasts as it is home to the Cova dels Arcs, a beautiful aquatic cave that is the exit to the sea of an underground river.
Cala Estreta, Palamós (Gerona)
On the Costa Brava, specifically in Palamós, there is one of the best-known nudist coves in Spain , we are talking about La Estreta , a beautiful sandy area with crystal clear waters and golden sand that is divided in two by a ledge called La Roja.
This cove, surrounded by nature in a virgin state, presents a high degree of occupation in the summer months despite being a sandy area with difficult access to which you can reach on foot after a 20-minute walk, although many bathers come to the beach. beach in pleasure boats that anchor near the sand.
The cove, one of the most impressive on the Costa Brava, is in a natural environment and does not have any services.
