Five excellent urban beaches in Spain
La Victoria, in Cádiz, or La Concha, in San Sebastián, are some of the best to enjoy the benefits of the sea next to the city.
Las Teresitas beach, Tenerife
Located in the town of San Andrés, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Teresitas beach is one of the best of which we can enjoy in Tenerife, for example in the afternoon, after an excursion to Teide or the Orotava valley.
In addition to its sand, brought ton by ton from the Sahara desert itself , its breakwater located in the middle of the sea is especially characteristic, a construction designed to protect the beach from strong waves .
With calm waters and a relaxed and calm atmosphere , Las Teresitas beach has a length of 1,300 meters and a width of 80 meters. On windy days, the very fine sand of the desert can be annoying and stick excessively to the skin. Overcrowding is not one of its characteristics, except on some summer days, so it is a good destination to go with the family, next to the city.
La Concha beach, San Sebastián
La de la Concha is one of the most admired beaches in our country. Located in La Concha Bay, it is 1,350 meters long and one of its most characteristic aspects - in addition to its obvious beauty - is the shallow depth of its waters.
This environment, hallmark of the city of San Sebastián, offers the possibility of enjoying unique views while we sunbathe in its bay, shaped like a shell and with the island of Santa Clara in the center, flanked by the Urgull and Igeldo mountains.
Despite its beauty, La Concha beach is not exactly a calm and silent environment , because in high season there are many who decide to combine tourism in the magnificent city of San Sebastián, including tapas, with a dip in its beach. something that we certainly also recommend. Everything is close. You don't need a car, one of the great advantages of choosing a beach as urban as this one.
Riazor, La Coruña
Very close to the Deportivo de La Coruña football stadium, this beach is one of the best known of all Galicia offers ( and there are many ) as well as one of its best urban coasts.
Riazor beach is also particular for its impressive views as well as for its quiet atmosphere, far from the crowds, a friendly environment where you can enjoy swimming and the promenade.
La Fontanilla beach, Marbella
La de la Fontanilla is one of the most popular urban beaches in Spain, as is the case with many of those found in the Andalusian community.
With 1,100 meters long and another 30 wide , this enclave reaches a very high occupancy rate in high season since, among other characteristics, it is configured as a beach where tourists find all possible services and amenities.
La Malvarrosa, Valencia
La Malvarrosa is one of the great reasons for pride of any self-respecting Valencian , and the truth is that it is no wonder. This maritime jewel attached to the city has, due to its popularity, a high occupancy rate during the summer season. Among other reasons, there are few things better than rice on the beach of La Malvarrosa. The boardwalk is lined with restaurants and cafes.
Formerly it was almost exclusively fishermen's territory. With the passage of time, it became a resting place for the Valencian bourgeoisie and famous people such as Blasco Ibáñez or Joaquín Sorolla . With the fresh memory of what has been seen so far, it will be the perfect place to take a break and sit down to eat a paella at La Pepica (Paseo Neptuno, 2) which, with more than a hundred years of history, enjoys a deserved fame among restaurants. Valencians.
On the Paseo de Neptuno, at number 16, we will find another gastronomic gem: the restaurant L'Estimat , where they offer us a menu with more than 15 different rice dishes , in addition to their specialty: all i pebre with eels and roasted pumpkin with walnuts and honey. The Hotel Neptuno restaurant (Paseo de Neptuno, 2) is also an excellent choice for those looking for a more avant-garde touch on their plate.
