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The 15 Best Beaches In Spain (with Map & Photos)

Which Spanish Beaches You Can’t Miss

Spain is surrounded by water, having almost 8,000 km (5,000 miles) of coastline. The peninsula has 2 main coastal zones: the northern Atlantic and the Mediterranean. There are also two island archipelagos: the Balearic Islands in the Med, east of the mainland, and the Canary Islands off the western coast of Africa. But where are the most beautiful beaches in Spain? And where are the best beaches for families, for parties, for nudism or for surfing? Find out below under our list of the 15 best beaches in Spain.

• TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • Which Spanish Beaches You Can’t Miss
  • Map of the Best Beaches in Spain
  • The 15 Best Beaches in Spain
    • Tossa de Mar, Costa Brava – Catalonia
    • Playa de Monsul, Cabo de Gata – Andalusia
    • Islas Cies, Pontevedra – Galicia
    • Cala Mesquida, Mallorca – Balearic Islands
    • Maspalomas, Gran Canaria – Canary Islands
    • Playa de la Concha, San Sebastian – Basque Country
    • Calas Macarella & Macarelleta, Menorca – Balearic Islands
    • Playa de Bolonia, Tarifa – Andalusia
    • Platja de Ses Illetes, Formentera – Balearic Islands
    • Playa del Silencio – Asturias
    • Playa de la Victoria, Cadiz – Andalusia
    • Playa del Papagayo, Lanzarote – Canary Islands
    • Praia das Catedrais, Lugo – Galicia
    • Beaches of Lekeitio, Biscay – Basque Country
    • Playa de Pechon – Cantabria
  • More Spanish Beaches
  • The Best Beaches in Spain for. ..
    • Best beaches for natural beauty
    • Best beaches for partying
    • Best beaches for families
    • Best beaches for nudists
    • Best beaches for escaping the crowds
    • Best beaches for surfing
    • Best beaches for kite- and windsurfing
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The 15 Best Beaches in Spain

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PLAYA DE MONSUL

Playa de Monsul, one of the best beaches in Spain

Playa de Monsul is located in the Cabo de Gata Nature Park in the southeastern corner of Spain. The park is loaded with moon-like landscapes with fine sand and unique volcanic rock formations. Playa de Monsul is no exception. The beach is divided in 2 sections by a huge volcanic rock located right on the water’s edge. And behind the beach there is a massive sand dune that even appeared in the movie Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade. Playa de Monsul has super clear water and there is an abundance of underwater life – so bring your snorkel!

The beach can be accessed by a dirt road from the town of San Jose. Although only Monsul made it into the list of the best beaches in Spain, there are other gorgeous beaches in Cabo de Gata worth exploring.

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PLAYA DEL SILENCIO

Playa del Silencio in Asturias

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Playa del Silencio – or Silent Beach in English – is a pristine beach in Asturias on Spain’s northern coast. As its name implies, it is a very quiet beach. The secluded bay is surrounded by imposing rocky cliffs, which block most of the wind leaving the beach extra calm and silent. This pristine beach has a raw nature feel to it. With that raw beauty also come some stones. We recommend wearing water shoes, especially when going for a swim.

Playa del Silencio is best visited during low tide when the beach is at its biggest. Although the beach is remote and doesn’t offer any facilities, it does have a well maintained path which is a 10-15 min walk from the parking.

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PLAYA DE PECHON

Playa de Pechon, Cantabria

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Playa Pechon, also known as Playa de Amió, is a 250 m long sandy beach on the border between the Cantabria and Asturias regions of northern Spain. The beach itself is not very large at high tide but once the tide recedes, a longer sand bar is exposed. This sand bank extends all the way to a rocky islet, creating an even more stunning landscape.

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Best Beaches in Spain for…

BEST BEACHES IN SPAIN FOR NATURAL BEAUTY

• Balearic Islands off Spain’s eastern coast in the Mediterranean
• Cabo de Gata Nature Park in Andalusia
• Costa Brava on Catalonia’s coast, north of Barcelona
• Fuerteventura & Lanzarote in the Canary Islands
• There is also a lot of beauty along the Bay of Biscay in the Spanish regions of the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia. But it’s cold & rough most of the year!

BEST BEACHES IN SPAIN FOR PARTYING

• Ibiza & Mallorca don’t need an introduction. They are known for having some of the best nightlife in the world (some of the best clubs & some of the best DJ’s, especially in Ibiza)
• Marbella & Costa del Sol near the city of Malaga in the south of Spain
• But you will find great nightlife in the towns of all the most developed areas everywhere, especially along the Mediterranean coast and in the islands

BEST BEACHES IN SPAIN FOR FAMILIES

The more developed areas of the Spanish coast offer all types of facilities and amenities to entertain both adults and children: water sports, water parks, amusement parks, zoos, etc. With that being said, the best places for families are:

• Southern Tenerife
• Southern Gran Canaria
• Mallorca
• Benidorm area in the Costa Blanca
• Salou & Cambrils area in the Costa Dorada
• Area between Malaga & Marbella in the Costa del Sol (Benalmádena, Fuengirola & Torremolinos)

BEST BEACHES IN SPAIN FOR NUDISTS

As a rule of thumb, any beach in Spain that is secluded is fair game for nudism. But there are also tons of popular beaches that are known as nudist beaches. Check out this map of over 450 nudist beaches in Spain.

In addition, a large concentration of nudist beaches can be found in the Balearic and Canary islands as well as the Cabo de Gata Nature Park in Almeria.

BEST BEACHES IN SPAIN FOR ESCAPING THE CROWDS

If you really want to escape the crowds, then the Atlantic coast along northern Spain is less packed than the Mediterranean and the islands. But keep in mind that the water is cold and the swimming season is shorter due to the cooler weather (generally mid June to mid September). The weather can also be unpredictable, even in the middle of August.

Two of our favorite places to escape the crowds are beaches of Almeria and Fuerteventura. Although it’s even possible to find solitude in more touristy places such as Mallorca or Tenerife.

BEST BEACHES IN SPAIN FOR SURFING

Northern Atlantic coast

• Basque Country: towns of Zarautz and Mundaka, beaches of Sopelana and Barrika near Bilbao
• Cantabria: Somo beach in Santander
• Asturias: Rodiles beach (15-min drive north of Villaviciosa; 45-min drive from both Oviedo and Gijón)
• Galicia: Razo beach in A Coruña (15-min drive north of Carballo; 35-min drive from the city of A Coruña)

Canary Islands

• Fuerteventura: northern coast between El Cotillo and Corralejo & off the Lobos Island
• Gran Canaria: next to the capital of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
• Tenerife: southern coast, around the popular Playa de las Américas
• Lanzarote: northwestern coast, around the fishing village of La Santa

BEST BEACHES IN SPAIN FOR KITE- & WINDSURFING

Coast of Cadiz

• Tarifa is probably the most renowned kitesurfing spot in Europe (over 300 days of wind and sun per year). It can get quite busy but there is space for everyone
• Other hotspots west from Tarifa include: Bolonia, Valdevaqueros, Punta Paloma, Los Caños de Meca and Conil de la Frontera

Canary Islands

• Fuerteventura: main kite- and windsurfing destination in the Canary Islands. More specifically: northern coast between El Cotillo and Corralejo; as well as Costa Calma and Sotavento in the south
• Tenerife: El Medano on the south of the island
• Lanzarote: Famara beach on the northeastern coast

25 Best Beaches in Spain to Visit + MAP

The beaches of Spain are some of the most beautiful in the world. You can find gorgeous beaches and hidden coves along the Spanish coast, and even in some of Spain’s top cities.

If soft white sand, crystal-clear waters, and lovely natural surroundings sound amazing to you, then keep reading to discover the 25 best beaches in Spain and a map to help you plan your trip.

Best beaches in Spain map

To help you find the ones you want to visit during your beach vacation in Spain, here is a map with all the best beaches in the country.

Mejores playas de España – EN

 

1. Cala Comte, Ibiza, one of the most beautiful beaches in Spain

Cala Comte, also called Platges de Comte, is comprised of several small coves that, together, make up one of the best beaches in Spain.

Located on the island of Ibiza, Cala Comte is recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Here, you’ll find amazing food, beautiful views, and a natural environment that looks like paradise. You’ll also have tons of fun here, from the bustling nightlife to the scenic hikes that give you views of smaller islets like Ses Bledes, S’esparta, and Es Bosc.

1. Cala Comte, Ibiza, one of the most beautiful beaches in Spain

So, if you want to experience one of the top beaches in Ibiza, Spain, come to Cala Comte. My advice is to look past the main beach and instead go to the hidden coves. If you’re not sure where to start, this hiking tour from Cala Comte goes along Costa de Cristal and leads you to areas that only locals know about. I recommend booking the tour in advance, especially during the summer.

• Recommended accommodation: I highly recommend the 7Pines Resort Ibiza, part of Destination by Hyatt. It’s surrounded by pine trees and offers views of Es Vedrà Island. Among the facilities are two outdoor pools, two saunas, a steam bath, showers, and waterbeds.

2. La Concha Beach, San Sebastián, one of the most famous beaches in Spain

La Concha Beach is in San Sebastián, one of the best cities to visit in Spain.

Located in the center of San Sebastián, La Concha Beach boasts a lovely shell-shaped bay and promenade. As you look into the distance, the island of Santa Clara is front and center, while the Urgull and Igeldo Mountains create a scenic backdrop. This place is as beautiful as it sounds, and it’s one of the reasons why this is one of the top beaches in Spain.

2. La Concha Beach, San Sebastián, one of the most famous beaches in Spain

Moreover, La Concha Beach has fine golden sand, and the coast stretches for 0.8 miles, so it’s one of the best beaches in northern Spain. Many sports fans come here to practice surfing and windsurfing and play beach volleyball and soccer. The beach is particularly lively in the summer, so it’s a great place to visit during your trip.

• Recommended accommodation: The Hotel Boutique Villa Favorita has beautiful views of the sea, and it’s close to Ondarreta Beach and Zurriola Beach.

3. Playa de Las Catedrales, Galicia, one of the best beaches in Spain

Located in La Mariña Lucense in the province of Lugo, Playa de Las Catedrales is one of the best beaches in Spain that I recommend.

This beach is widely recognized as one of the top coastal locations in the country. Although its real name is Aguas Santas Beach, is better known as Playa de Las Catedrales (Cathedral Beach). This name comes from the huge rocks surrounding the beach, which form arches and towers reminiscent of Christian cathedrals.

3. Playa de Las Catedrales, Galicia, one of the best beaches in Spain

As you can imagine, this is one of the prettiest beaches in Spain where you can relax and soak in the natural beauty. Moreover, it’s not far from Santiago de Compostela, so if you’re going to be in that town, you can take this excursion to Lugo. During the tour, you’ll see the city’s famous Roman walls, and end the day at Playa de las Catedrales.

• Recommended accommodation: The Hotel Playa de las Catedrales is ideal thanks to its close proximity to Playa de las Catedrales and Arealonga Beach.

4. Ses Illetes Beach, Formentera, a Spanish beach with crystal-clear waters

One of the best Mediterranean beaches in Spain is Ses Illetes Beach on the island of Formentera.

Ses Illetes has nearly 0.3 miles of coastline split by a small rocky area. This forms a series of islets, each with its own lovely views, and the name Playa de Ses Illetes translates to “beach of the small islands.” More specifically, the islets include Illa de Tramuntana, Illa des Forn, Escull des Pou, Illa Redona, and Escull d’en Palla.

4. Ses Illetes Beach, Formentera, a Spanish beach with crystal-clear waters

Ses Illetes Beach is one of the best beaches in Spain for families, thanks to its calm, shallow waters, and convenient amenities. Everyone will love the clear turquoise waters, too!

• Recommended accommodation: Sa Pedrera Suites & Spa is very close to Ses Illetes, and Llevant Beach is just 0.2 miles away.

5. Benijo Beach, Tenerife, one of the most natural beaches in Spain

Benijo Beach is one of the most impressive beaches in Tenerife, so that should be reason enough to visit. If you need another reason, it’s not super crowded, so consider adding it to your list of best beaches in Spain.

5. Benijo Beach, Tenerife, one of the most natural beaches in Spain

While it’s true that this isn’t the ideal place to go with kids, the elderly, or those with mobility issues, it is one of the quietest beaches in Spain. If you don’t have problems with stairs, then Benijo Beach is the perfect place to relax. Plus, it’s one of the few black sand beaches in Spain.

• Recommended accommodation: Casanaga in Anaga Rural Park is lovely and just three minutes from the beach. Some of its apartments even have terraces with ocean views.

6. Zahara de los Atunes & Los Alemanes Beach, two of the best beaches on Spain’s Atlantic coast

Cádiz has some of the best beaches in Spain on the peninsula, and one of them is Zahara de los Atunes. Its pristine sand is super soft, and the crystal-clear waters reflect the warm sunlight just so, making it a wonderful place to relax.

Plus, less than a 10-minute drive away, you can find Los Alemanes Beach, another gorgeous Spanish beach. Los Alemanes is nestled between the capes of Gracia and La Plata, and it isn’t overcrowded, so it’s another tranquil spot. Moreover, it has about a mile of golden sand, and its waters are perfect for taking a dip. If you travel to Southern Spain, you must stop by.

6. Zahara de los Atunes, the best beach on Spain’s Atlantic coast

If you’re visiting during the summer, both of these beaches in Spain offer plenty of space to walk and sunbathe.

• Recommended accommodation: I definitely recommend the Hotel Playa de la Plata, which is just 0.1 miles from Zahara de los Atunes and has a very enjoyable atmosphere.

7. Cala Formentor, Mallorca, a pristine beach in Spain you should visit

Some of the best swimming beaches are in Mallorca, Spain, and one of those is Cala Formentor. It’s on the northwest tip of the island, about 4.5 miles from Puerto de Pollença.

7. Cala Formentor, Mallorca, a pristine beach in Spain you should visit

Its white sand and majestic oak and pine trees make it one of the best beaches in Spain. Of course, this combination of sea and mountains also makes it a favorite destination for tourists to Mallorca. So, while Cala Formentor can be a bit difficult to get to by land during the summer, it’s still worth visiting.

• Recommended accommodations: If you’re visiting as a couple, the best option is the Hoposa Pollensamar Apartamentos, which has an outdoor pool and apartments with private terraces. If you’re traveling with family, check out Villa Señorial, which has spacious rooms and beautiful views just 0.1 miles from the beach.

8. Bolonia Beach, Cádiz, one of the best nudist beaches in Spain

Bolonia Beach is another impressive Spanish beach in the province of Cádiz, and it’s best known for its enormous dune, which is over 650 feet wide and 100 feet tall.

Another charming aspect of the beach is its pristine environment, with 2.5 miles of fine white sand and shallow blue waters. The only downside to this virgin beach is that sometimes the winds are very strong.

8. Bolonia Beach, Cádiz, one of the best nudist beaches in Spain

That said, nearby is the ancient Roman city of Baelo Claudia, an interesting site with a preserved Roman forum from ancient Hispania. With its proximity to this historic site and huge sand dune, Bolonia Beach is surely one of the best beaches in southern Spain.

If you’re in Cádiz and have no way to get to this beach, you can book this private day trip to Bolonia and Gibraltar in advance. You won’t regret it!

• Recommended accommodation: The Apartamentos Miramar is a lovely property that’s just one minute from the beach. Along with the terrace and swimming pool, you can enjoy beautiful gardens with views of the sea.

9. Matalascañas Beach, Huelva, one of the best beaches in southern Spain

If you’re looking for a great Mediterranean beach in Spain, check out Matalascañas Beach. It’s in the province of Huelva, and as one of the closest beaches to Seville, it’s very popular among Sevillians.

Furthermore, Matalascañas’ 3.1 miles of fine white sand makes it one of the longer beaches in Spain. It also has a superb environmental rating from the Foundation for Environmental Education, with 16 consecutive blue flags from 1994 to 2009.

9. Matalascañas Beach, Huelva, one of the best beaches in southern Spain

Despite its popularity, Matalascañas isn’t as crowded as other Andalusian beaches, so you can sunbathe in peace. In addition, there are plenty of beach bars, cabanas, volleyball nets, and even waterslides, so it’s perfect for families.

If you’re in Doñana Natural Park, you can access Matalascañas Beach on foot, so keep that in mind, too.

• Recommended accommodation: The On Hotels Oceanfront resort is designed for adults and has ocean views, an outdoor and indoor pool, and a sun balcony where you can rest.

10. Playa de Gulpiyuri, Asturias, one of the best beaches in northern Spain

Playa de Gulpiyuri is easily considered the best beach in northern Spain, and it’s said to be the smallest beach in the world. It’s in Llanes, Asturias, and its small size (about 130 feet) makes it a geological wonder.

What’s also special about Playa de Gulpiyuri is that it’s closed off to the sea by a cliff, and a small cave allows the tide to pass through. So, if you want to visit a hidden Spanish beach in the north, this is one of the best.

10. Playa de Gulpiyuri, Asturias, one of the best beaches in northern Spain

If you go, you’ll be close to another lovely beach, San Antonio. It’s also part of the Protected Landscape of the Asturian Eastern Coast and has a wild cove, white sand, and crystal clear waters. Combined with its cliffs and green meadows, it’s a little paradise.

• Recommended accommodation: Stay in Naves, at the Hotel Villa Marrón, a restored colonial house near the beach of San Antolín. The amenities here include an outdoor pool and a beautiful garden.

11. Mónsul Beach, Almería, one of the best Mediterranean beaches in Spain

Among the best beaches in Spain, I must also include Mónsul Beach. It’s one of the most famous beaches in Almería and a must-see if you’re going to be in the area.

At about 0.2 miles long, it’s not the largest beach, but it’s one of the nicest beaches in Spain’s southern region, with virgin sand and a pristine natural environment. It’s in the Cabo de Gata Natural Park, so be sure to bring everything you’ll need with you.

11. Mónsul Beach, Almería, one of the best Mediterranean beaches in Spain

Also, if you like to sunbathe or swim in the nude, you can do that here without any problems. Mónsul Beach is family-friendly, and its clear waters make it easy to see the marine life. Plus, if you like photography, the huge rocks that line the beach create a volcanic landscape you’ll want to capture.

• Recommended accommodation: You should definitely stay at El Dorado Cabo de Gata in San José, which is in Cabo de Gata Natural Park and has an outdoor pool and balcony rooms.

12. Papagayo Beach, another beautiful beach in Spain

Papagayo Beach is one of the most beautiful places to see in Lanzarote, so it’s a Spanish beach that you can’t miss.

Moreover, Papagayo is the most famous beach in Lanzarote thanks to its fine golden sand and pristine waters, which often take on an emerald color. In 2019, Papagayo was chosen by Condé Nast Traveler readers as the best beach in Spain.

12. Papagayo Beach, another beautiful beach in Spain

To see Papagayo beach in a different way, I recommend this sailing tour along the coast. Another option is this kayaking and snorkeling excursion from Playa Blanca. The crystal-clear waters make snorkeling a popular activity here, so you shouldn’t pass it up!

• Recommended accommodation: Without a doubt, the Gran Castillo Tagoro Family & Fun Playa Blanca is the best option. It has six swimming pools, including a children’s pool with waterslides, so it’s perfect for families.

13. Es Trenc Beach, Mallorca, another one of Spain’s best beaches

Es Trenc Beach in Mallorca is another Mediterranean beach in Spain that I highly recommend. It has over 5.5 miles of white sand dunes and clear blue waters, so it’s perfect for a refreshing swim.

13. Es Trenc Beach, Mallorca, another one of Spain’s best beaches

Moreover, it’s a protected natural area where you can enjoy a fantastic day at the beach in Mallorca, Spain. If you’re in southern Spain and don’t have a car, I suggest booking this excursion. It’ll take care of your transportation and let you see Es Trenc’s old bunkers from the 1940s.

• Recommended accommodation: The THB Sur Mallorca in the fishing village of Còlonia de Sant Jordi has two tennis courts and an 82-foot outdoor pool, so it’s a great option.

14. Rodas Beach, Islas Cíes, another one of the best beaches in northern Spain

Rodas Beach is the largest of the Cíes Islands, in Vigo, and one of the best beaches in northern Spain. So, if you find yourself in Galicia, be sure to stop here.

This beach is unique in that its pine forests reach the shore, and the coastal waters are clean and transparent. The shoreline stretches about 0.6 miles and has earned Rodas Beach several awards. It’s also a wildly popular beach, so the Xunta de Galicia established a maximum number of visitors (2,200) in 2018 to help protect it. If you plan to go here, I recommend booking a spot in advance.

14. Rodas Beach, Islas Cíes, another one of the best beaches in northern Spain

Also, if you visit, you’ll be close to another famous beach on Spain’s Cíes Islands, Figueiras Beach. This one is much quieter than Rodas Beach, and the best way to get there is by booking a round-trip ferry ride. If you book this option, the company will take care of requesting your permit access to Rodas Beach, so all you’ll have to worry about is remembering your sunscreen.

• Recommended accommodation: I highly recommend the Hotel Pazo Los Escudos Spa & Beach, which offers a variety of rooms facing the sea and gardens. It also has the Club de Agua Spa and a café with views of the estuary and the Cíes Islands.

15. Cala Macarella & Macarelleta, Menorca, two lovely white sand beaches in Spain

Cala Macarella and Cala Macarelleta, in Menorca, are among the best beaches in Spain for swimming. They’re also two excellent examples of what the pristine, untouched coves in southern Menorca look like. In other words, a true paradise.

These two neighboring coves have white sand, turquoise blue waters, and they’re protected by cliffs and pine trees. It’s not surprising that they’re two of the most-visited beaches during peak season.

15. Cala Macarella, Menorca, a lovely white sand beach in Spain

To get to Cala Macarella, you can take a bus from Ciutadella, go by car, or take a walk along the Camí de Cavalls promenade that surrounds the island. From here, you can go to Cala Macarella by following Camí de Cavalls, towards Cala Turqueta. Just be careful not to walk over the dunes that protect the land here.

Finally, another way to see these coves is to take this boat trip from Cala Galdana, which gives you the option to go diving in the crystal clear waters.

• Recommended accommodation: Without a doubt, Meliá Cala Galdana is the perfect hotel in a beautiful location. It has two outdoor pools, ocean view rooms, a gym, two hot tubs, and a solarium.

16. Trengandín Beach, Cantabria, one of the longest beaches in Spain

Thanks to their lovely contrast of green vegetation and blue water, many of the best beaches are in northern Spain. This includes Trengandín Beach, which is on the coast of Trasmiera, next to the province of Noja and the Victoria Marsh.

Trengandín is one of the longest beaches in Spain, with over 1.8 miles of fine white sand. At low tide, it’s spectacular and perfect for long walks. There is also a decent number of amenities here, including showers, accessible restrooms, walkways to the beach, lifeguards, and even a beach library. There is also a surf school, so it’s one of the best beaches in Spain for families.

16. Trengandín Beach, Cantabria, one of the longest beaches in Spain

If you prefer kayaking, you can take this tour through Noja, during which you can discover some of the best places on the Cantabrian coast that are only accessible by boat.

• Recommended accommodation: The Hotel Las Olas on the Trengandín promenade is right in front of the beach and less than ten minutes from town.

17. Los Muertos Beach, Almería, one of the cheapest beaches in Spain you can’t miss

Los Muertos is a huge beach in Spain that’s known for its delicate sand (no sticks or stones!) and its isolated location between Agua Amarga and Carboneras.

The beach extends more than 0.6 miles along a clear, blue sea, making it one of the best Mediterranean beaches in Spain. It’s also one of the best beaches to visit in the south if you’re on a budget.

17. Los Muertos Beach, Almería, one of the cheapest beaches in Spain you can’t miss

That said, if you want to experience all that Los Muertos has to offer, I recommend this boat tour, which goes to Los Muertos Beach, Cala del Corral, Las Salinicas, Cala Puente, Cala Sorbas, and Cala Castillo. You’ll also visit several charming towns and enjoy the marvelous views of the Mediterranean.

• Recommended accommodation: If you want to stay overnight, I recommend the Hotel Senderos in Agua Amarga, which is just minutes away from Los Muertos and Agua Amarga Beach.

18. Playa de Cofete, Fuerteventura, another quiet beach in Spain you should visit

If you read my guide on the top things to do in Fuerteventura, you’ll know that Playa de Cofete is one of the best beaches in Spain.

Its virgin sand and remote location have made it one of the most popular beaches in the Canary Islands, so you can’t miss it. In addition, its pristine water makes it the perfect Spanish beach for snorkeling.

18. Playa de Cofete, Fuerteventura, another quiet beach in Spain you should visit

Getting there is a bit complicated and ideally would require a 4×4 so you can drive to the edge of the cliffs. If you want to make things easier, you can take this tour from Caleta de Fuste. Either way, this beach is sure to steal your heart!

• Recommended accommodation: The Occidental Jandia Playa is the best place to stay, especially with friends. It’s close to the beach, has two outdoor pools, a heated pool, a spa with a sauna, and four bars.

19. Cala d’Ílla Roja, one of the best nudist beaches in Costa Brava, Spain

While more and more people here wear swimsuits, Cala d’Ìlla Roja is one of the most popular nudist beaches in Spain.

In addition, this cove boasts a gorgeous natural environment, with large reddish rocks that give the beach its name. The shoreline stretches for about 395 feet, and it’s 65 feet wide, so you can walk the full length of it and enjoy the scenery.

19. Cala d’Ílla Roja, one of the best nudist beaches in Costa Brava, Spain

To access this beach on Spain’s Costa Brava, you must go through the coastal path between Sa Riera and Platja del Racó. It’ll be worth it, as you can enjoy the golden sand, transparent waters, and the minimal crowds.

• Recommended accommodation: The Hostal Ses Negres in Begur is just 0.3 miles away, and you’ll also be a few steps from Platjia de Sa Riera.

20. Granadella Beach, Alicante, the best beach on Spain’s Mediterranean coast

Located in southern Jávea, in the province of Alicante, Granadella Beach is one of the best Mediterranean beaches in Spain.

This stony cove is nestled among some isolated cliffs, creating a magical bay beach that you must see. Its crystal-clear waters attract hundreds of thousands of tourists annually, and in 2012, it was named the most beautiful beach in Spain by the Spanish TV station, Antena 3.

20. Granadella Beach, Alicante, the best beach on Spain’s Mediterranean coast

If you want the full experience of this incredible beach, take this catamaran excursion from Jávea. I recommend booking it in advance, especially if you’re visiting during peak season.

• Recommended accommodations: For families or groups, I recommend the Villa Priscilla, which has four bedrooms, a bathroom, a fully-equipped kitchen, and a private pool with a garden and barbecue area. Alternatively, the La Vista al Mar hotel is close to the beach and perfect for couples since it offers views of the sea, an outdoor pool, and a garden.

21. Caló des Moro, Mallorca, one of the best small beaches in Spain

Caló des Moro is one of the best beaches in Spain and a crown jewel of Mallorca. At 130 feet long, it’s small but absolutely stunning, so you can’t pass it up.

For years, Caló des Moro was relatively unknown, mainly because it was difficult to access. However, as word spread about this beach’s undeniable beauty, it became a fairly popular cove, especially in the summer months. In addition, it’s one of the best Spanish beaches for snorkeling, thanks to its translucent turquoise blue waters.

21. Caló des Moro, Mallorca, one of the best small beaches in Spain

Another fun activity you can do here is this boat ride to Es Pontàs from Cala Figuera, which passes several lovely natural monuments.

• Recommended accommodation: If you go to Caló des Moro, you must stay at the Mieres Villa, which is just three minutes away and has an equipped kitchen.

22. Cala Estreta, Girona, among the best beaches on the Spanish peninsula

Cala Estreta, in Palamós, Girona, is another beautiful place for a beach vacation in Spain. This stunning cove is in a gorgeous natural environment and is only about 20-30 minutes from Es Castell Beach.

That said, getting there isn’t exactly easy, so there are rarely any crowds here. Moreover, it’s one of the best beaches in Spain where nudism is allowed.

22. Cala Estreta, Girona, among the best beaches on the Spanish peninsula

One of the beach’s main attractions is an old fisherman’s shack surrounded by pine trees and cliffs, which you can rent. Of course, if you just want to enjoy the scenery and take a refreshing swim, you can do that, too.

• Recommended accommodation: Don’t hesitate to book the Calella Golfet Sobremar. You’ll have a private pool, a terrace with mountain views, and close access to other beaches like El Golfet and Sant Roc.

23. Playa del Silencio, a charming beach in Spain that you’ll love

Playa del Silencio (the Beach of Silence), is one of the most beautiful beaches in Spain along the Cantabrian Sea. It’s located in the town of Castañeras in the Cudillero municipality and is sometimes called Gavieiru Beach.

This wild beach is protected by a cliff, which gives it a shell shape and lots of sharp rocks that serve as a natural parapet. In this way, the beach is protected from the strong sea currents, so the waters are calm. Thus, the name Playa del Silencio.

23. Playa del Silencio, a charming beach in Spain that you’ll love

Along with the tranquil waters, the surrounding landscape is spectacular. To get there, you’ll have to walk about 0.3 miles and descend a set of stairs. Also, there aren’t any modern amenities, but that has helped to maintain this beach’s natural beauty.

While it’s a popular Spanish beach, it doesn’t get too crowded. That said, tourists have been leaving trash behind, so if you visit, please be mindful of the environment by cleaning up after yourself.

• Recommended accommodation: The best option is the Hotel Restaurante el Fornón in the Asturian coastal city of Novellana. Plus, it’s located between Luarca and Cudillero, one of the best small towns in Spain.

24. Tabarca, a tiny island with some of the best beaches in Spain

Tabarca is a little sliver of paradise on the Costa Blanca, and its crystal-clear waters are a designated Marine Reserve. Thanks to its pristine environment, this cove is undoubtedly one of the best Mediterranean beaches in Spain.

It’s a tiny island that belongs to Alicante, which boasts great weather year-round and delicious Mediterranean food that will round out your experience here.

24. Tabarca, a tiny island with some of the best beaches in Spain

To get there, I recommend booking this boat trip from Santa Pola. If you like to snorkel, take advantage of the clear blue waters here and do this snorkeling excursion.

• Recommended accommodation: The Boutique Isla Tabarca is just a 15-minute walk from the beach and offers spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea.

25. Cala Fonda, another lovely beach in Spain for swimming

Cala Fonda, also known as Waikiki, is a lovely quiet beach in Spain on the Tarragona coast. This virgin beach is one of the best-preserved coasts in the country, with fine golden sand, calm waters, and the lush Forest of the Marquesa.

25. Cala Fonda, another lovely beach in Spain for swimming

It’s also known as one of the top nudist beaches in Spain, so if you’re looking for an uncrowded and naturally striking place to sunbathe, this is the best option in Tarragona.

• Recommended accommodation: The best place to stay is the Hotel Gran Claustre Restaurant & Spa, which has an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace with beautiful views.

When is the best time to go to the beach in Spain

At this point, you’ve probably found a beach in Spain you’d like to visit, but maybe you’re not sure about the best time to go. Well, this depends on what you want to do during your trip.

For example, summer is the hottest and driest season, so June, July, and August are the perfect time to take a beach vacation in Spain, especially if you want to go swimming.

Of course, there are exceptions. If you want to visit the Spanish beaches in the Balearic Islands, you can typically go any time between April and September. The summer months will be the hottest and the most crowded. The situation is similar in Andalusia; you can avoid the crowds by visiting in May, September, or October. One exception is the Canary Islands, where you can basically go to the beach year-round.

In conclusion, if you simply want to see these beaches and enjoy a walk on the sand, any month of the year is suitable for a beach trip in Spain.

If you have any other questions or you’d like to tell me about your favorite beaches in Spain, don’t hesitate to leave me a comment below. I’ll be happy to answer you. Have a safe trip!

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The Best Beaches in Spain (Top Ten Reviewed 2022)

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Spain is a beautiful land for people who love the sea and beaches. With a coastline that stretches for more than 5,000 miles, you can be sure that there are hundreds of perfect Spanish beaches to explore and enjoy. Some of the best beaches in Spain rank among the greatest in the world.

The temperate north offers charming fishing villages and pristine beaches; in the south, you’ll find wonderful white-sand beaches with crystal clear waters; and in between lies everything from bustling cities to sleepy towns with great food and excellent hiking trails.

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What you need to know about beaches in Spain

In Spain, there are many types of beaches, falling into the main three categories:

• Sandy beaches. These are the most popular ones. They are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and sports activities. The sand is usually tiny and close to white.
• Rocky and pebble beaches. These are deeper than sandy beaches. And don’t forget to bring your swimming shoes.
• Cliff beaches. Mostly to walk around and enjoy the views. Sometimes inaccessible to get to the water.

All of them are free to visit, with limitations in a few cases.

If you're traveling with a dog, check my new post on dog-friendly beaches in Spain.

10 of the best Spanish beaches in 2022

1. La Playa Poo (Llanes, Asturias)

Best for families

Don’t laugh at naming; it can be weird in Spain sometimes. The beach is a gem!

Pros: Great beach for spending the time with family. Beautiful views, excellent for walking and swimming with children. Green forested capes reliably protect the coast from strong waves, and the entry into the water depths is long. There are fascinating caves and pools fenced with stones in the beach area.

Cons: frequent low tide, long entry into the depths. If you come to dinner in the high season, it isn’t easy to find a table.

Facilities: the beach parking(~$5), two restaurants with lovely Mediterranean food.

How to get to the Poo Beach (Interactive map)

The beach is ~2 miles from the center of Llanes town. It will take about 6 minutes by car to get there. If you come in winter, you can take a walk for ~30 minutes to get there by foot. See the map.

2. Pechón Beaches (Cantabria)

Best for hikers

Actually, you will find many beaches here. Pechón is the coastal town of western Cantabria, and the best way to explore these rugged terrain beaches is either by car or by walk. The noteworthy ones are El Pedrerú, Las Arenas, Aramal, Playa de Amio, and Playa del Sable.

Photo by Víctor Martín

The most impressive to me was El Pedrerú beach, with clean and remarkably quiet water. Outdoor enthusiasts can rent a kayak and go down to this beach along the Unker River.

El Pedrerú beach

For dinner or at midday, you can stop at La Cambera restaurant in the town. The opening hours are 12:30-24:00, except Tuesday (their day off).

How to get to beaches of Pechon (Interactive map)

It is in Catanbria, the western part. See the map.

3. Aiguablava Beach (Costa Brava)

Best for couples

This small bay has all the features that made the Costa Brava famous: cliffs, dense pine forests, and crystal clear turquoise waters. The length of the beach is only 100 meters long, but it is all covered with fine golden sand. It is one of the most famous beaches in the Catalonia region. The beach is well equipped and accessible to different groups of people.

From June to October, you need to remember that the earlier you come to the beach, the more likely you will find the most convenient place. By lunchtime, the entire beach is crowdy, and it becomes less enjoyable.

Photo by Maria M

What people say on Twitter about Aiguiblava:

Then @xtinamariat arrived & we took 2 days of to visit #CostaBrava! Stayed at one of the best @paradores, in #Aiguablava – huge & white, it sits on a steep hill overlooking the beach, with such gorgeous views! They made me think of Yosemite… pic.twitter.com/Natzd3kDyt

— Marimar Torres (@MarimarTorres) July 10, 2021

Little paradise 🏖️#CostaBrava #aiguablava #sun #holidays pic.twitter.com/LuaeH7UJkQ

— Albert (@World_Traveler7) April 16, 2022

How to get to Aiguablava (Catalonia)

I recommend you stay for the night at the beautiful hotel Parador de Aiguablava, which sits on top of a cliff with a superb view of the endless sea. See the map.

4. Cathedral Beach (Galicia)

Best for bloggers and tourists in general

This beach is remarkable for its bizarre rocks and fantastically shaped 30-meter high arches, reminiscent of the ancient temples. An unusual feature of the beach: at high tide, the water covers almost the entire area, leaving only a tiny piece of ​​land. Thanks to this, you can take unusual photos of the site. Also, watching the water flow at the ebb or high tide is still satisfying in 2022.

Important notice: to enter the area, you must obtain permission at the official website. While booking, you must specify your passport details and select the desired visit date. The reservation is valid throughout the day. Your passport will be checked at the entrance, so be prepared for the procedure. Also, bringing your food and drinks to the beach is prohibited. There is a food court and toilets, though.

How to get to the Cathedral Beach (Playa de las Catedrales)

The Beach of the Cathedrals is in Galicia, almost bordering Asturias. If you are in the Cudillero, Luarca, or Taramundi area, you have this beach practically a stone’s throw away. What’s more, if you’re wondering how to get from Santiago de Compostela to Playa de las Catedrales, I’m sorry to tell you that you’ll arrive earlier if you go from Gijón.

To give you an idea, look at the distance from Cathedral Beach to other places of interest in Galicia and Asturias:

• From A Coruña: 90 miles, 1h40m drive.
• From Cudillero: 55 miles, 50m drive.
• From Santiago de Compostela: 114 miles, 1h50m drive.

See the map.

5. Maro Beach (Nerja, Malaga)

Best for adventurers

The best beaches in Malaga are in the Nerja area, and you can find one of them, the Maro beach, in the bay of a suburban park.

What’s so special about Maro beach?

You can observe the unique underwater world there (the fishing is prohibited in the area). Then, rent a kayak and swim to the nearby caves and waterfalls. So much beauty there! Also, explore a Moorish watchtower, so you will also get a little history lesson between swimming sessions.

How to get to the Maro Beach (Playa de Maro)

By car, it is 37 miles away from Malaga. See the map.

6. Las Teresitas Beach (Tenerife, Canary Islands)

Best for relaxed vacations

Not for water sports

Las Teresitas beach stretches for 1,500 miles in the north of Tenerife near the village of San Andres. It stands out from all of the black volcanic beaches of the island with white sand brought from the Sahara desert.

Photo by Majestic Lukas

The sand is smooth and comfortable.

Facilities: public showers, changing rooms, restrooms, and sun loungers.

Due to the nature of the beach, it is challenging to practice water sports here. There are practically no waves on it, so surfers have to go to other beaches. It is also not recommended to go snorkeling here because the sea is quite salty, causing skin irritation if diving for a long time. There are a lot of stones under the water, which also hinders diving.

What people say on Twitter:

Another gem in the north of Tenerife, Las Teresitas is a lovely beach area to visit if you fancy a more relaxing day on the coast. Now, the golden sand beach has actually been man-made (from the Sahara Desert sands), meaning it’s unlikely that you’ll find much of the black sand pic.twitter.com/zG3pvFIBdW

— Helena Ereditsh Dr (@ereditsh) May 11, 2022

Las Teresitas is such a nice beach🏖 pic.twitter.com/JmvMcZWmMw

— Max Gfeller (@mgfeller) May 5, 2022

How to get to the Teresitas Beach (Playa de Las Teresitas)

First off, you need to get to Tenerife Island. It is one of the busiest tourist destinations in Europe. Thanks to this, it has many flight connections both with Spanish cities and with international issuing destinations. Flight time is ~2 hours.

The ferry boat is the other obvious alternative to get to Tenerife. There are frequent routes between islands and some from the mainland. There are several ports, the most important being Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the north. It will take you less than 4 hours to get there from Spanish Peninsula.

See the map.

7. La Concha Beach (San Sebastián, the Basque Country)

Best for tourists

It is one of the most famous urban beaches in the North of Spain.

La Concha is a crescent-shaped beach with immaculate golden sand and beautifully colored water. This beach is relatively small and well equipped, and it is at the foot of the Bar del Balneario de la Concha, perfect for a snack. In the afternoon, I especially recommend the Terraza del Bns in summer, which is ideal for watching the sunset from here. The prices on the terrace are somewhat high, but the truth is that the bar deserves it.

After lunch, the water slowly recedes from the shore, and the sandy part increases and immediately fills with people. The best time to visit is June-September.

Photo by elCarito 

La Concha beach wouldn’t be the same without its walkers 🚶‍♀️which one do you like most?#playadelaconcha #sansebastian pic.twitter.com/9gc2xN8Eyz

— David Méndez (@gandafro) April 24, 2022

Loved watching the preparations and buzz on La Concha beach this morning. Quite unique. pic.twitter.com/g9GushMflu

— Christian Machowski (@Christian_ESEM) March 5, 2022

How to get to the La Concha Beach (Playa de La Concha, Donostia)

Basically, you need to get to San Sebastian (Donostia in the Basque language) and go to the beach. The city is small, and there are many apartments within a 5-10 min walk to the coastline.

See the map.

8.

Cala Macarelleta and Macarella Beaches (Menorca)

Best for adventurers and Spain lovers

Macarella and Macarelleta are first cousins. Between the two they can proudly hold the crown of the most beautiful coves in Menorca. Coves that seem to be taken from a catalog of the English Court. But beware that these beaches exist in Spain.

Macarelleta beach

Macarella and Macarelleta can proudly hold the crown of the most beautiful coves in Menorca between the two.

Macarelleta is the older sister, and she has a crescent shape, is sheltered from the wind, and has such crystal clear water that it seems you are in a pool. Literally. Right in front, 300 meters away, is her little sister, Macarelleta. More petite, shyer, but just as pretty. You have to cross a path that makes it a little more inaccessible to get to the latter. Which of the two is my favorite? The truth is that I can’t tell you. Choosing between two sisters is complicated, maybe Macarelleta? They are both tops. But to taste the colors. And if those colors are the turquoise blue of Menorca, I would sign up if you were me.

Facilities: two equipped parking lots. One near the beaches, the other further, you have to walk up the hill. Cafe, restrooms.

Facilities: two equipped parking lots. One near the beach, the other further, you have to walk up the hill. Seafood restaurant, restrooms.

How to get to the Macarelleta Beach (Menorca)

There are non-stop flights (7-8 per day) from Barcelona no Menorca Island airport. It will take ~55 minutes of flight time to get there for the cost of ~$35 (Vueling, Ryanair).

See the map.

9. Beaches of Formentera (Balearic Islands)

Best for the young people

What are the best beaches in Formentera? I’m going to say it loud: ALL OF THEM.

If you are only going to visit Formentera for one day, I recommend you select a couple of beaches and spend your morning at the first one and the afternoon at another. Or directly choose one and not move from there all day.

Photo by David Švihovec

In one day, I was on these two beaches that I consider essential to visit in Formentera:

• Ses Illetes Beach. It is the most famous coastline area in Formentera, and it is very close to where the ferry arrives. If you have to select only one, I recommend this beach. It is quite long, and right next to it there is the Ses Salines Natural Park.
• Cala Saona. It is a cove located about 13 minutes by car from La Savina, the place where the Formentera ferry leaves you. The beach is small, but it is another of the best beaches in Formentera

How to get to Formentera Beach?

Unlike the rest of the Balearic Islands, there is no airport in Formentera. Therefore, the only way you have to get to this blue paradise is by ferry. Here are the options:

A. Fly directly to Ibiza and take a ferry to Formentera from the Port of Ibiza. It would be your best travel option which takes ~30 minutes, and the price is around $25 round trip per person.

B. From the Spanish Peninsula, you have direct ferries to Formentera from the following locations:

• From Valencia. The ride is 2h40m, and the price is around $72 round trip per person.
• From Denia. The ride is also 2h40m. The price is around $75 round trip per person. (*prices updated to 2022).

See the map.

10. Cala Mesquida Beach (Mallorca)

Best for the surfers

It is a secluded beach in the north of Mallorca near the town of Capdepera. It is 300m long and 100m wide, surrounded by natural dunes and pine trees. You can find a wooden path leading to the beach through the dunes. The coastline is covered with white sand, shading the clear turquoise water of the sea with moderate waves, which do not interfere with children’s activities.

Photo by John McFetridge

During the windy season, the sea waves intensify, inspiring surfers. To vacationers’ services: sunbed and umbrella rental, water bicycles, windsurfing equipment.

Hike #14 Coastal walk, exploring the coves of the NE corner of Mallorca on a beautiful spring day: Cala Agulla, Cala Moltó and Cala Mesquida pic. twitter.com/90DBxmuBP8

— Felix Viana (@neuroviana) April 9, 2022

Awesome day at Cala Mesquida … 🇪🇸 ☀️ 🏊‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/xYkBx7t8sN

— Andy Bowen (@AndyBowenHG) July 19, 2019

How to get to Cala Mesquida Beach?

You can fly to Mallorca Island from Barcelona; there are many cheap flights each day.

See the interactive map.

That’s it! I’ve struggled to make this top list of only ten items. I hope you will enjoy at least some of these beaches.

You might also want to check the best beaches in Valencia guide.

What is the best time to visit Spanish beaches?

The best time to visit the beaches in Spain is from May to October when the weather is warm and sunny. However, keep in mind that these months are also the busiest, so you may want to consider visiting during the shoulder season (April or November) for a more relaxed experience.

What to grab for a day at the beach in Spain?

First and foremost, don’t forget your sunscreen. The sun in Spain is powerful, so make sure you’re protected. Other than that, pack your usual beach gear – swimsuit, towel, sunglasses, etc. Also, check my travel items under $100 list.

What are the most beatiful beaches in Spain?

There are so many beautiful beaches in Spain, and it’s hard to choose just one. Some of my favorites include Cathedral Beach in Galicia, La Concha Beach in San Sebastian, and Formentera Beach.

About the author

Nadia

Hello, my name is Nadia. I usually write about traveling (there are so many places to fit all the lifestyles), relocation (finding a job overseas or moving without losing an income), and living in a foreign country (adapting to a different culture and mentality).

Barcelona Spain Beaches

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The famous W hotel looking like a giant sail against the blue sky

This page contains pictures and information on the golden sandy Barcelona beaches. There are 4.2 km of golden sandy beaches only 10 minutes from the city centre and 4 main beach areas.

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Interactive map of Barcelona’s beaches.

Click on any of the beach icons to be taken to a detailed page about that beach.

Banys del Fòrum Beach

Llevant Beach

Nova Mar Bella Beach

Mar Bella Beach

Bogatell Beach

Nova Icària Beach

Somorrostro Beach

Barceloneta Beach

Sant Miquel Beach

Sant Sebastià Beach

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BSM Plaça Fòrum Car Park

Marina Metro

Arc de Triomf Metro

BSM Moll de la Fusta Car Park

Urquinaona Metro

Urquinaona Metro

Catalunya Metro

Catalunya Metro

Jaume I Metro

Liceu Metro

Besos-Mar Metro

El Maresme Forum Metro

Selva de Mar Metro

Poblenou Metro

Llacuna Metro

Bogatell Metro

BSM García Fària Car Park

BSM Bilbao Llull Car Park

BSM Litoral Port Car Park

BSM Marina Port Car Park

BSM Wellington – Zoo Car Park

Ciutadella – Vila Olimpica Metro

BSM Biomèdic Car Park

Barceloneta Metro

BSM Hospital del Mar Car Park

COPARK Plaza del Mar Car Park

SABA BAMSA Barceloneta Centre Car Park

Below is a summary of these in order of closeness to the city centre.

1) Barceloneta Beach

Barceloneta is the first of the Barcelona beaches and can therefore get quite busy during the summer months. The picture of Barceloneta beach above was taken on 3rd of October, and the sun is still shining! But it’s not always like this. Some days can be overcast or even rainy – it’s the luck of the draw.

Barceloneta Beach

A beach bar at Barceloneta beach.

How to get to Barceloneta Beach

Metro stop “Barceloneta” (Yellow Line, L4)
Turn right on leaving the metro and cross the main road, continue walking straight along Passeig de Joan de Borbo for about 10 minutes. You will see the marina area on your right as you walk.

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Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop

Nearest stop for Barceloneta is “Barceloneta” with the Barcelona City Tour “hop on hop off” sightseeing bus

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Public bus

Passeig Marítim / Almirall Cervera: 45, 59, D20

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Car parking

Life guard overlooking the beach

There are plenty of things to do on the beach besides swim. Windsurfing and kite surfing are popular. You can also enjoy a refreshing drink from one of the many beach huts. Or, if you’re in need of a rest, just lie down and soak up the warmth of the Spanish sun with a good book.

Sailing and swimming are popular activities at the beach

This leaning monument is called “Homenatge a la Barceloneta”

In Barcelona you are never far away from some interesting architecture, not even on the beach! But the designer of this building may have had a few too many drinks when he was drawing up his designs!

Enjoying the sun

The quickest way to get to Barceloneta beach is to catch the yellow line metro and get off at the Barceloneta stop.

Alternatively you can walk to Barceloneta from the city centre. It will take you about 20 minutes from the end of La Rambla.

Beach restaurant – You can sit back have something to eat and a cold drink.

If you choose to walk there are some enchanting views en-route. You’ll see the “Monument a Colom” a memorial to the great explorer Christopher Columbus. A little further along is the Port Vell de Barcelona, a picturesque port with a beautiful view of the sea and marina.

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During peak season if you would like a little more space to relax it’s worth considering going to one of the other beaches listed below.

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Photo guide of Barceloneta – the busiest and most popular of the Barcelona beaches

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2) Icària Beach

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How to get to Icària Beach

Metro stop “Ciutadella Vila Olimpica” (Yellow Line, L4). Turn right on exiting the metro and walk towards the twin towers. 10 minutes walk from metro. See our photo guide of Icària Beach.

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Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop

Nearest stop for Icària Beach is “Barceloneta” with the Barcelona City Tour “hop on hop off” sightseeing bus

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Public bus

Avinguda Icària / Joan Miró: 36, 59, 92, h26, V27

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Car parking

Frank Gehry’s Peix marks the end of Barceloneta beach and the start of Icària Beach.

Barcelona Beach Accommodation

Beach front hotel accommodation is expensive as this is premium rate territory and there are a lot of other businesses all competing for the space. However you have a few options to consider:

1) Try booking an apartment rental instead of hotel accommodation. You will find that the rates are lower than those for a hotel in the same location and you will have the modern conveniences of home. See our holiday apartment rental guide.

2) One moderately priced hotel that is close to the beach but about 20 minutes by metro ride to the centre of Barcelona is the Hotel Front Maritim. See the hotel review by a site visitor by clicking the link below:

Review of Hotel Front Maritim near Barcelona Beach

3) You can stay in top first 5 star hotel – Hotel Arts Barcelona

Review of Barcelona Arts hotel Barcelona sea front hotel

4) Take a look at our Barcelona Beach hotel Reviews page with links to Hotels by the beach in Barcelona

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3) Mar Bella Beach (Marbella Beach): (Nudist beach)

Views from Marbella Beach

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How to get to Mar Bella Beach

Metro stop “Poblenou” (Yellow Line, L4). You’ll have a 20 minutes walk from Poblenou metro station to Bella Beach. Although this is unofficially a nudist beach there are many people that go here that are not nude.

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Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop

Nearest stop for Mar Bella Beach is “Barceloneta” with the Barcelona City Tour “hop on hop off” sightseeing bus

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Public bus

Passeig Calvell / Rambla del Poblenou: h26, V27

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Car parking

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Take a map with you as there are no signs to Mar Bella beach from the metro.

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4) Sitges Beaches

This beach is outside Barcelona and you’ll need to catch a train from Sants station – journey time approximate 30 minutes.

All of Barcelona beaches are clean and well maintained. The sea water is clear and just right for taking a swim.

15 Best Beaches in Spain

If you want to visit Spain in the near future, there are tons of beautiful beaches to choose from. When you feel like relaxing in nature, you can depend on these idyllic locations. In this article, we will cover 15 of the very best beaches in the country.

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Spain is one of the most visited countries in the world and the beaches here are perfect, let’s take a look!

Beach in Spain

1. Cala Agulla

This beach can be found on the island of Majorca, Cala Agulla, and it is around 500 meters long. The weather is always perfect, and the water is calm.

It is the perfect place for a variety of water sports, including scuba diving, kayaking, swimming, and snorkeling. If you want to spend some time in nature, this is one of your best options. The eastern tip offers the most idyllic spot with warm weather year-round.

Cala Agulla, Majorca, Best Beaches in Spain by Olaf Tausch / Wikimedia Commons

Cala Agulla, Beaches in Spain 2 by Albert Torelló / Flickr

Cala Agulla, Beaches in Spain 3 by Iri Giller / Flickr

Cala Agulla, Beaches in Spain 4 by Sergei Gussev / Flickr

Cala Agulla, Beaches in Spain by Sergei Gussev / Flickr

2. Playa De Silencio

Playa De Silencio, also known as The Beach of Silence, is among the most idyllic and striking beaches Spain has to offer. It has a number of towering rock formations and long stretches of soft sandy shoreline.

When you want to enjoy the natural beauty this country has to offer, this beach is an incredible choice. It should come as no surprise that this place is visited by thousands of tourists and locals throughout each year.

Playa De Silencio, Best Beaches in Spain by lufthansi / pixabay

Playa De Silencio, Beaches in Spain 2 by Sergei Gussev / Flickr

Playa De Silencio, Beaches in Spain 3 by Sergei Gussev / Flickr

Playa De Silencio, Beaches in Spain 4 by Sergei Gussev / Flickr

Playa De Silencio, Beaches in Spain by Witizia / Pixabay

3.

Playa De Gulpiyuri

The secluded beach known as Playa De Gulpiyuri has nice soft sand and clear waters, but it’s not the ocean. It is one of the more unique beaches in this country due to the fact that it was created by underground tunnels that all lead to a natural sinkhole.

If you want a nice change of pace from crowded tourist-filled beaches, this is an excellent choice. It is visited by lots of couples on romantic getaways, but it can be a little difficult to find.

Playa De Gulpiyuri, Best Beaches in Spain by David Ceballos / flickr

Playa De Gulpiyuri, Beaches in Spain 2 by Andres Alvarado / Flickr

Playa De Gulpiyuri, Beaches in Spain 3 by Andres Alvarado / Flickr

Playa De Gulpiyuri, Beaches in Spain 4 by Oswaldo Rubio / Flickr

Playa De Gulpiyuri, Beaches in Spain by blablabla arbliblibli / Flickr

4. Playa De Ses Illetes

You will be sure to love the long stretch of white sandy shoreline that Playa De Ses Illetes beach has to offer. It has extremely clear water that is ideal for snorkeling. There are multiple restaurants in the immediate area that you can head to when you get hungry.

You will also have many bars to go in and have a drink at. You can choose to order your drink right on the beach and have it brought to you as well. This is the ultimate place to go and relax when you visit Spain.

Playa De Ses Illetes, Best Beaches in Spain by Roberto Faccenda / flickr

Playa De Ses Illetes, Beaches in Spain 2 by Toni Rodrigo / Flickr

Playa De Ses Illetes, Beaches in Spain 3 by MrPepanos / Wikimedia Commons

Wikimedia CommonsPlaya De Ses Illetes, Beaches in Spain 4 by MrPepanos / Wikimedia Commons

Playa De Ses Illetes, Beaches in Spain by Federico Capoano / Flickr

5. Playa De Las Canteras

Playa De Las Canteras is a big tourist spot, so be prepared for the crowds pretty much year-round. It has amazingly soft golden sand that you can sink your toes into.

This beach has a lava reef that is home to many different forms of sea life. It is definitely one of the more popular scuba diving spots in Spain. The huge waves from the sea attract lots of surfers, but there’s nothing wrong with just going out for a swim.

Playa De Las Canteras, Best Beaches in Spain by El Coleccionista de Instantes Fotografía & Video / Flickr

Playa De Las Canteras, Beaches in Spain 2 by El Coleccionista de Instantes / Flickr

Playa De Las Canteras, Beaches in Spain 3 by El Coleccionista de Instantes / Flickr

Playa De Las Canteras, Beaches in Spain 4 by Bengt Nyman / Flickr

Playa De Las Canteras, Beaches in Spain by El Coleccionista de Instantes / Flickr

6. Cala Comte

Cala Comte is surrounded by towering cliffs that make for an amazing view while you are swimming in the ocean or just relaxing on the beach. Whether you want to go scuba diving or just work on your tan, it is an incredible place to visit.

This is an especially popular place when the sun is setting because of the stunning view it offers. If you are taking a romantic trip with your significant other, you definitely want to come here.

Cala Comte, Best Beaches in Spain by juantiagues / Flickr

Cala Comte, Beaches in Spain 2 by stavros1 / Wikipedia

Cala Comte, Beaches in Spain 3 by Nicolas Vigier / Flickr

Cala Comte, Beaches in Spain 4 by Nicolas Vigier / Flickr

Cala Comte, Beaches in Spain by juantiagues / Flickr

7. Playa De Bolonia

Playa De Bolonia can be found in the town of Tarifa, which has lots of great restaurants, juice bars and even some shops you can visit. The golden sand shoreline will provide you with the perfect place to relax and take in the beautiful scenery.

This is one of the most visited beaches in Spain and for good reason. The landscape here is rugged yet gorgeous with numerous hiking trails through the sand dunes. You simply won’t find many other natural wonders in this country that can beat it.

Playa De Bolonia, Best Beaches in Spain by Carlos ZGZ / Flickr

Playa De Bolonia, Beaches in Spain 2 by Emilio / Flickr

Playa De Bolonia, Beaches in Spain 3 by Franciso Manresa Ayuso / Flickr

Playa De Bolonia, Beaches in Spain 4 by Sean Adams / Flickr

Playa De Bolonia, Beaches in Spain by Sean Adams / Flickr

8. Playa De Alcudia

Playa De Alcudia beach is the perfect destination when you want to soak up some rays and go for a nice relaxing swim. There are numerous resorts right on the shore for you to choose from. While these resorts can be fairly expensive, they are well worth the cost.

You will also have quite a few bars, cafes and restaurants to choose from. Rent a kayak and take it out on the water for an incredible adventure that you won’t soon forget. This is a wonderful place for families to visit while on vacation.

Playa De Alcudia, Best Beaches in Spain by iwib2009 / Wikimedia Commons

Playa De Alcudia, Beaches in Spain 2 by Lars Larsen / Wikimedia Commons

Playa De Alcudia, Beaches in Spain 3 by David Martín :: Suki_ :: / Flickr

Playa De Alcudia, Beaches in Spain 4 by Liilia Moroz / Wikimedia Commons

Playa De Alcudia, Beaches in Spain by AdrianLack / Pixabay

9. Playa del Trench

While Playa del Trench might not be one of the more frequently-visited beaches in Spain, it is still worth visiting for a number of reasons. The crystal clear waters and white sand shore are just a couple of things to consider when planning your trip.

It is a bit more isolated, and there aren’t any resorts nearby. If you ever feel like taking a day trip and enjoying Spain’s natural beauty, this beach has a lot to offer. It is typically very quiet and peaceful, which can be a nice switch from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Es Trenc Beach Mallorca, Best Beaches in Spain by lapping / Pixabay

Playa del Trench, Beaches in Spain 2 by Pablo Rodríguez / Flickr

Playa del Trench, Beaches in Spain 3 by Bogdan Giuşcă / Wikimedia Commons

Playa del Trench, Beaches in Spain 4 by Wasquewhat / Wikimedia Commons

Playa del Trench, Beaches in Spain by Joe Joe / Flickr

10. Cies Islands

The Cies Islands have numerous idyllic beaches that you will want to look into before deciding where to go. They offer tranquil scenery that will have you wanting to stay for the rest of your life.

The water is usually quite calm and clear, making it perfect for scuba diving. If you enjoy water sports, this beach is a wonderful place to visit. It is also great for just relaxing on the sand and getting a nice brown tan.

Cies Islands, Best Beaches in Spain by magorichard0 / Pixabay

Cies Islands, Beaches in Spain 2 by Pedro / Flickr

Cies Islands, Beaches in Spain 3 by Pedro / Flickr

Cies Islands, Beaches in Spain 4 by Jaime González / Flickr

Cies Islands, Beaches in Spain by Sergei Gussev / Flickr

11. Playa Del Cristo

Here, at Playa Del Cristo, you will find lots of great places to eat and drink. The restaurants in this area serve some amazing cuisine that you will be sure to enjoy. This beach is always very clean and isn’t usually flooded with tourists, which is always nice.

It is a great place for families to go on a nice warm sunny day. There is plenty of space for parking, and the water is incredibly clear. It makes for a wonderful place to go swimming.

Playa Del Cristo, Best Beaches in Spain by guillemrossello / Pixabay

Playa Del Cristo, Beaches in Spain 2 by Fredi Vallina / Flickr

Playa Del Cristo, Beaches in Spain 3 by Freebird / Flickr

Playa Del Cristo, Beaches in Spain 4 by Dirk Vorderstraße / Flickr

Playa Del Cristo, Beaches in Spain by kimberley517407 / Pixabay

12. Playa de la Carihuela

Located in Torremolinos, Playa de la Carihuela is among the most popular beaches in all of Spain. It has lots of sunbeds as well as places where you can go to grab a bite to eat.

The bars and cantinas that are interspersed throughout the beach give you the perfect place to grab a drink and some shade. There is a lot to do in this town, including numerous nightclubs and great shopping. It is one of the best places to take a day trip to this country.

Playa de la Carihuela, Best Beaches in Spain by manuelfloresv / Flickr

Playa de la Carihuela, Beaches in Spain 2 by Jose Luis Bravo / Flickr

Playa de la Carihuela, Beaches in Spain 3 by ianpudsey / Wikimedia Commons

Playa de la Carihuela, Beaches in Spain 4 by Terry Wha / Wikimedia Commons

Playa de la Carihuela, Beaches in Spain by manuelfloresv / Flickr

13. Playa De Los Genoveses

The Playa De Los Genoveses is an ideal spot for anyone who loves spending time in nature. It has beautiful clear shallow water and soft sand that you can relax on.

It is the perfect place to relax because of how quiet and tranquil it always is. There are typically not a lot of tourists, and the best time to go is from March until May. If you are looking for a truly memorable beach to soak up some scenery, this is an excellent overall choice.

Playa De Los Genoveses, Best Beaches in Spain by Kevin Pacheco / Flickr

Playa De Los Genoveses, Beaches in Spain 2 by manel rodriguez / Flickr

Playa De Los Genoveses, Beaches in Spain 3 by Cayetano / Flickr

Playa De Los Genoveses, Beaches in Spain 4 by manel rodriguez / Flickr

Playa De Los Genoveses, Beaches in Spain by Mekanoide / Flickr

14. Playa La Herradura

Playa La Herradura beach is yet another excellent option for those who want to experience Spain’s unparalleled natural beauty. It is the perfect spot for windsurfing, scuba diving, and swimming.

The water can be a bit choppy at times, so you need to keep that in mind. Those who love surfing will also want to consider coming here. It has a rugged coastline with numerous rock formations.

Playa La Herradura, Best Beaches in Spain by michael clarke stuff / Flickr

Playa La Herradura, Beaches in Spain 2 by Bianca Gade / Flickr

Playa La Herradura, Beaches in Spain 3 by Zangarreon / Wikimedia Commons

Playa La Herradura, Beaches in Spain 4 by Jebulon / Wikimedia Commons

Playa La Herradura, Beaches in Spain by Pablo Rodríguez / Flickr

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Playa Del Canuelo

Play Del Cannuelo is a different sort of beach that is ideal for almost anyone who loves snorkeling or scuba diving. The water is always incredibly clear, making it perfect for these particular water sports.

You will also have no problem finding plenty of great bars and restaurants here. It is one of the best tropical getaways that you will find in the entire country.

Playa Del Canuelo, Best Beaches in Spain by Consuelo Ternero / Flickr

Playa Del Canuelo, Beaches in Spain 2 by SEVILLISTA / Flickr

Playa Del Canuelo, Beaches in Spain 3 by SEVILLISTA / Flickr

Playa Del Canuelo, Beaches in Spain 4 by Consuelo Ternero / Flickr

Playa Del Canuelo, Beaches in Spain by SEVILLISTA / Flickr

So these were the most beautiful beaches in Spain, if you would like to explore more from this country, read about Best Cities to visit in Spain with their Must-Visit Attractions!

Map of Spanish beaches with white sand and clear water, nudist beaches

Content:

• Holidays in Spain and the best Spanish beaches
• Spanish beaches that attract with white coast
• Wild but no less beautiful Spanish beaches
• 6
• Tips for a good vacation

Summer is the time when many people want to go on vacation or vacation. Someone prefers to spend it in their dachas, others love new experiences and go to other cities or to the south for them. However, the beach has been and remains a popular holiday destination. Beaches with pebbles or shells, sandy, they always attract people.

Holidays in Spain and the best Spanish beaches

Spain is a popular holiday destination, with its mild climate and snow-white, clean coasts. She will not leave anyone indifferent. In addition to the beaches, you can visit the sights, walk along the old streets or along the busy and spacious streets, go to a cafe or restaurant and appreciate the local cuisine; in addition, various festivals and carnivals are very often held here, where you can feel the whole flavor of this beautiful country. When choosing a place, you just need to choose an area with suitable conditions, fortunately, there are many of them. There are quiet or lively, rich in sights or famous beaches. As already mentioned, the beaches here are beautiful, but tourists highlight a few of them that have a special look.

• Sant Sebastia is the longest and widest beach in Barcelona, ​​and also the most popular among both tourists and locals. Among the best beaches in Spain, it has the highest rating at the moment. It is located close to the city of Barcelona. The big advantage is that the beach is free, despite this, the beach is quite clean and beautiful. There are always a lot of people here, especially on weekends, but there is enough space for everyone.
• Martianes is located near the seawater pool complex of the same name – Lago Martianes. This coast, and especially its southern part, is more suitable for outdoor enthusiasts, for example, surfers. Fortunately, big waves create all the conditions for this. For those who like to lie in the sun, all conditions have also been created in the form of sunbeds and umbrellas right there on the beach.

Please note! Las Teresitas is one of the most beautiful beaches in Spain. On the map, it is located 7 km from Santa Cruz – in the city of San Andrés. It is famous for the beautiful golden color of the sand, brought directly from the Sahara. Is the entrance to the beach free and popular among the locals? as well as among tourists.

Ordinary beach in Spain

Spanish beaches attracting with white coast

Wild beaches of Sochi

The most beautiful and best beaches in Spain are white sandy beaches. When asking the question, where is the white sand on the beach in Spain, it is worth paying attention to these.

• One of these beaches is Playa de Zahara. It can rightly be considered one of the heavenly corners of the Earth. If you come here early, you can see the dawn, the memories of which will remain with you for life. Snow-white sands and slightly cool water on this beach are loved by everyone, both native Spaniards and visiting tourists.
• Bolonia Beach, unlike the previous one, is a great place to watch magnificent sunsets. The water in this area is a bit cool and very refreshing, in combination with white sand, this place will leave only good memories.
• Granadella is famous not only for its white sandy shore, but also for the color of the water. If you look closely, the water combines many shades – from pale blue to dark blue, almost black. Everything is beautiful on this beach, even the bottom, which attracts divers from all over the world.
• Reaching the white sand of the coast called Rodas will not be easy, it is protected by the government, and few tourists can get on it, in addition, the road leads only by sea, and the journey will take at least half an hour.
• Monsul is famous not only for its snow-white shores and blue sea, but also for its surrounding rocks. It has the shape, rather, of a bay, but many compare it to the crater of a volcano.
• Ses Illetas is a beautiful place, which is a half-kilometer spit with dunes, famous for its picturesque bottom and fine, almost snow-white sand.

White sand on the coast

Wild, but no less beautiful Spanish beaches

It is worth moving away from civilization a little and paying attention to the wild and beautiful coasts of Spain.

• One of these places on the coast is Castro de Baroña, it belongs to the category of nudist beaches. It is surrounded by pristine nature and is a kind of paradise.
• Cofete is one of the finest beaches in Spain. Usually there are few people here because of the peculiar atmosphere: strong winds, sometimes knocking you down, big waves and, of course, wild vegetation, all this only emphasizes the wild nature.
• Cala Macarelleta also belongs to the wild Spanish coasts, but here you should pay attention not to the lush vegetation, but to the rocks surrounding the beach. Turquoise water and light sandy shore will definitely not leave anyone indifferent.

Tenerife beaches

Important! There are wild beaches in almost every region of Spain, but few people have knowledge about them, if you want to relax in the wild, you should contact the locals.

A savage has a great rest here

Nudist beaches

They should be given a special place, since there are plenty of them in Spain. Nudists on busy and large beaches can be found very rarely. Most often, fans of naturalism prefer the small wild beaches of Spain. However, nudists feel most relaxed on the island of Ibiza, there is not one nudist beach there. Nudists in Ibiza can always find a place to relax in nude style.

• One of these is Playa Pellada in Tenerife. Beautiful in its own way, adorned with vegetation and gray sand, it is a favorite of nudists. A secluded small bay with strong winds will appeal to many tourists.
• Playa de Benijo is famous for its unusual color of sand, it is black with small pebbles. Not very suitable for sunbathers, as it is often cloudy and strong winds, surrounded by lush vegetation.
• Salines is the most popular nudist beach in Ibiza, it is quite crowded, parties and discos are regularly held. Other equally popular beaches include Playa de Cavallet, Aigues Blanches, Cala Desparte, they are considered the best in Spain. There are also local beaches, small and secluded: only locals and few tourists know where they are located.

• Mar Bella is quite a lively urban beach located in Barcelona. Barcelona is a place where there are beautiful Spanish girls on the beach and mesmerizing views. It is fully equipped: cabins, umbrellas, sunbeds are located here at almost every step. Volleyball is used as entertainment, diving and even surfing are popular.
• The same Barcelona coast of the Naturist Dress is, unlike the previous one, a real secluded nudist place. It is quite popular among both the local population and tourists. The secluded atmosphere, lush vegetation will not leave anyone indifferent.
• It is impossible not to mention such a place as Bologna beach in Spain, a favorite place for thousands of Russian tourists who come there again and again to enjoy inner and outer freedom, having removed everything that separates a person from complete unity with nature.

Cities in Spain

Please note! In addition to the beaches listed above, Mallorca’s small wild and nudist beaches are popular.

Small nude beach

Tips for a good vacation

As a conclusion, we can offer some useful tips from avid travelers, they can advise a few life hacks that make life much easier, they will help you spend time with benefit and pleasure on Spanish beaches. In case of holidays in Spain, you should:

• Book a hotel room, tickets, routes in advance.
• Responsibly consider the choice of the month: the most favorable month is September – the velvet season, August is the hottest month and it is better not to choose it – it is very hot and stuffy on the streets. July is beach month, while May and June are perfect for sightseeing.
• For a holiday with a child, you should choose coasts with a sandy shore and a gentle slope.
• Don’t take too many things, the weather in Spain is always hot, so you probably won’t need warm clothes.

In conclusion, I must say about one more resort in the city of Marbellia, on the map it is located in the coastal zone of the Costa del Sol, it is quite beautiful and popular. There are places to go in the evening, and places where you can have a great and useful time.

Marbella resort

Spain is a great place where everyone will find something to their liking. Here the most daring dreams of a perfect vacation come true. By adhering to the above rules and tips, you can save a lot of money and have a good time. Mild and warm climate, luxurious cuisine, interesting culture and picturesque views – all this will leave only good memories for a long time.

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Map of the beaches of Spain – maps

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Updated 03.03.2020

Contents

1. Regions and provinces of Spain on the map
2. Where is Spain located on the world map?
3. Menorca and Formentera
4. Costa Brava, Mallorca, Costa Blanca and other places for recreation on the coast0006
5. Tossa de Mar
6. Part of Western Europe, or where is the state?
7. Features of the geographical location and borders
8. Climate, population, currency
9. Administrative division by region
10. Where is Alicante on the map of Spain

Regions and provinces of Spain on the map government and often has a completely different method of government, sometimes even a different language.

There are 15 regions on the Spanish mainland with the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands, for a total of 17.

Andalusia (with the provinces of Almeria, Cadiz, Córdoba, Granada, Halva, Jaén, Malaga and Seville) the southern part of the country.

Aragon (with provinces: Huesca, Teruel, Zaragoza). The land plot belongs to the region that merges with the central part, closer to the east.

Asturias Green is an impressively beautiful region in northern Spain.

Regions and provinces of Spain on the map

Balearic Islands (with islands: Formentera, Ibiza, Marbella, Salou, Mallorca, Menorca). It consists of 4 inhabited islands in the Mediterranean Sea with a rather diverse nature and entertainment for tourists.

Basque Country (with provinces: Alava, Biscay, Gipuzkoa). In the western part of the Pyrenees, bordering France, and famous for its traditional cuisine.

Canary Islands (with islands: El Hierro, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, La Gomera, La Palma, Lanzarote, Tenerife). Famous resort islands, about 1200 km southwest of Spain. These places have the best summer climate.

Cantabria is a very attractive region in northern Spain.

South Castilla La Mancha (with provinces: Albacete, Ciudad Real, Cuenca, Guadalajara, Toledo) a large central region near Madrid, famous for its saffron products.

Castilla La Mancha

Castile and León (with provinces: Avila, Burgos, León, Palencia, Salamanca, Segovia, Soria, Valladolid, Zamora) Greater central regions north of Madrid

Catalonia (with provinces: Barcelona) Girona, Lleida, Tarragona) The northeastern corner of Spain, which borders France and the Pyrenees, includes the magnificent city of Barcelona, ​​as well as stunning areas with magnificent landscapes of the Pyrenees and Pyrenees.

Alicante – the south of Spain is famous for its wonderful resort. It is an autonomous Valencian society. A huge number of tourists come here for holidays.

Extremadura (with provinces: Cáceres, Badajoz) The region adjacent to the southern part of Portugal.

Extremadura

Galicia (with the provinces of A Coruña, Pontevedra, Ourense, Lugo). The wild northwest corner of Spain. People come here to look at the deep sea bays.

La Rioja Famous wine region.

Madrid is the capital of Spain.

Murcia is a small area on the southeast coast, washed by the sea called the Mar Menor.

Navarre is where the rivers Ebro and Pyrenees flow.

Valencia (with the provinces: Alicante, Castellón, Valencia) is located off the east coast of Spain and is also considered the third largest city in Spain.

Rivers of the Iberian Peninsula

Where is Spain located on the world map?

In front of you is a map of the world in Russian. Spain occupies the southwestern part of Europe and most of the Iberian Peninsula, but some of its territories are also in Africa.

In addition, it owns the Balearic and Pitius, Canary Islands, including the well-known in Russia Ibiza and Mallorca. In the south and east it is washed by the Mediterranean Sea, in the north and west by the Atlantic Ocean.

All in the same Europe, it is the fourth largest country. Due to its favorable and somewhat unique geographical position, it enjoys a very warm climate. Although the weather conditions in different areas of this country vary greatly, in general, the temperature rarely drops below zero when and where.

Menorca and Formentera

Menorca and Formentera are the quietest islands in the Balearic archipelago, although even here it is easy to find where to hang out if you want. This is a good option for a family holiday. Dotted with quiet, clean beaches with fine white sand, these islands are the perfect place to truly relax and enjoy the silence.

On the island of Formentera, be sure to visit the underwater meadows of Posidonia oceanus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These unique algae extend over 700 sq. km and have existed for over 100,000 years. It is partly due to their cleansing function that the waters of the Balearic Islands are so pure.

Costa Brava, Mallorca, Costa Blanca and other places for recreation on the coast

The Mediterranean coast line, washing Spain from the east and further south, to the Strait of Gibraltar, is rich in resorts that provide tourists with a luxurious beach holiday. The same applies to the Bay of Biscay and the islands.

All Spanish beaches belong to the municipality and are provided free of charge to holidaymakers.

Consider the brightest resort places.

Costa Brava

The place is very picturesque, the rocks approaching the water itself break the coastal beach into several cozy sections, between which narrow bays are wedged.

Mallorca

It is warm and beautiful here, mountains and forests coexist with flowering valleys, the infrastructure is at the highest level. Prices are high on the coast and fall with every step inland. Fashionable resorts are located on the south coast, and the only access to the western beaches is from the sea.

High season in Spain: when is the best time to go on holiday? You will find the answer in the next article.

Tourists are attracted by the Dragon Caves with underground lakes and other interesting places. The bay of Palma, where Palma de Mallorca, the capital of Mallorca and the Balearic Islands, is located, is considered one of the most picturesque.

Costa Blanca

Fine-sand beaches stretch here for 500 km, there are many interesting activities based on water – water parks, swimming pools, water slides and attractions, as well as grandiose amusement parks.

Costa del Sol

This is the southernmost coast, the most prestigious and fashionable resorts are located here. Here it is warm in winter and there is no heat in summer, here is the best climate of continental Spain.

Costa del Garraf

Local authorities paid attention to organizing recreation for different layers of tourists, especially in terms of mass events of a cultural and sports nature. Costa de la Luz

Costa de la Luz

This recreation area has moved out to the Atlantic and wedged into the territory of the southwestern provinces. Here, ancient architecture, extensive beaches bordered by sand dunes and pine trees, excellent conditions for lovers of water sports.

Costa del Maresme

This is in Catalonia, here are gorgeous beaches, perfect infrastructure, plots of new villas mixed with old quarters and modern resorts. There are fertile places here, the local population grows strawberries in whole plantations and takes care of orchards.

Where is one of the largest and most popular parks in Europe located and what makes it attractive? A detailed description of the PortAventura Park in Spain is here.

What is the south of the kingdom famous for – popular resorts

In the south you can visit Andalusia, get acquainted with the sights of Granada, Seville and Cordoba. Southern Spain offers tourists diving and windsurfing, a rich nightlife, picturesque waterfalls and luxurious beach holidays. These are:

Malaga

• , with mixed beaches, pebbles with sand, with ancient palaces and castles;

Costa Tropical, sandy coast, maritime entertainment and monuments of the Middle Ages;

Sierra Nevada and other ski resorts, operating from December to March.

What to bring as a memory of amazing Spain? Great ideas for souvenirs and gifts – here.

Coasts with resorts on the map of Spain

Among the high-rise hotels in Spain, which are located in the best resort areas, there are several unspoiled and less popular seaside harbors. There are colorful fishing villages and coastlines. A map of the coast of Spain will allow a tourist to figure out where it is better to spend a vacation.

Llafranc

A lively seaside town, the beautiful Llafranc remains a traditional region. On the laid-back Costa Brava, you can not find too many tourists. The golden sandy beach is covered with crystal clear water. The Mediterranean Sea with its beautiful promenade is the perfect place to spend your holidays.

Llafranc

Cudillero

The province is famous for its beautiful, brightly colored kolchadas (hanging houses) that are located on steep hills. Cudillero is a really colorful resort town with beautiful winding streets. The region attracts visitors with attractions such as the 13th-century Romanesque church of Capilla del Humilladero and the Cudillero lighthouse located on a rocky peninsula near the village.

Important! It has an attractive promenade of Asturias

Tossa de Mar

An old fishing village steeped in history, Tossa de Mar is a gem on the Catalan coast. Here you can find the remains of a rich history dotted throughout the city, from Roman villas dating back to the first century. The city has delightful restaurants serving traditional Catalan cuisine and local seafood.

In conclusion, it should be noted that a detailed tourist map in Russian-English will allow you to get acquainted with local attractions, cities, towns, resort areas and other interesting objects. The coast map in Spain is suitable for those tourists who plan to spend their holidays in this amazing country.

Part of Western Europe, or where is the state located?

Features of the geographical position and borders

Spain belongs to Western Europe and is its southwestern tip. The Iberian Peninsula is 80% occupied by it, it includes the Canary and Balearic Islands, as well as some objects on the African coast. From Europe, the country is reliably separated by mountains, behind which France is located.

The Atlantic Ocean has approached Spain from the north and west, in the east and south its coast is bathed in the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The Canary Islands are the Atlantic, while the Balearic and Pitius Islands are the Mediterranean.

It is there, on the islands and on the coast, that the main resort areas of the country are located. But the mountainous areas provide unlimited opportunities for skiing. Such features of the geographical position make the country absolutely unique and very attractive to the European public.

Climate, population, currency

Climate

In general, the climate of Spain is Mediterranean, more precisely, among the numerous climatic zones of the country, Mediterranean is the most. But they are also divided into 3 main subgroups: marine, continental and steppe.

If we take the whole country as a whole, then its average annual temperature is fixed between +14°С and +19°С.

Population

In total, there are about 40 million people in Spain, of which 99% are Catholics. Among the inhabitants of the country, 4 separate groups can be distinguished, more precisely, 4 peoples: Spaniards, Galicians, Catalans, Basques.

There are also smaller ethnic groups, they also speak their own languages.

Due to such heterogeneity of the population in the country, internal problems are exacerbated from time to time. For example, Spain is the largest EU country among those who do not want to recognize Kosovo, for the reason that it has similar problems with the Basque population.

Recently, the situation has been developing in the direction of aggravating such problems, since the flow of immigrants from African countries, both legal and criminal, is increasing in Spain.

Currency

Today, the euro is used in Spain, this currency was introduced in 2002. Currency exchange is not a problem, it is carried out through banks. There are also numerous exchange offices, which have a more favorable rate than in bank branches.

However, it is not so easy to find the most suitable among them, it varies greatly in exchange points, even those located next to each other. Sometimes when exchanging currency you have to pay a commission.

Read about how much money to take with you on vacation to Spain – here.

Regional divisions

The State of Spain is a constitutional monarchy and has its capital city of Madrid.

Geographically, the country is divided into 17 autonomous communities and 2 more cities, Ceuta and Melilla, which have autonomy. The autonomous regions, in turn, are divided into 50 provinces.

Where is Alicante on the map of Spain

Alicante is a province located in Valencia. Alicante on the map of Spain is located at an altitude of 18 meters above sea level. Alicante has a population of 334,757, making it the second largest city in Valencia. The air is permeated with the scents of the sea, because the city has served as an important seaport for many centuries. There is nothing more pleasant than walking along the beautiful promenade, covered with red, cream and black marble in imitation of the waves of the Mediterranean.

Alicante looks out from its famous Paseo de la Obyasnada, one of the most beautiful promenades in Spain. Alicante is also a university city with various faculties and a number of technical colleges. During the summer there are various Spanish courses for foreigners.

Note! The mild climate of Alicante allows you to spend time on the beach all year round. This area has many fantastic beaches to choose from: La Playa de San Juan, with seven kilometers of golden sand

La Albufereta, quiet, residential area protected by the promontory of Serra Grossa, El Postiguet, located almost inside the city itself, at the foot of Mount Benacantil, next to the port and Los Saladares, to the south, known as Agua Amarga

many fantastic beaches to choose from: La Playa de San Juan, with seven kilometers of golden sand. La Albufereta, a quiet, residential area protected by the promontory of the Serra Grossa, El Postiguet, located almost inside the city itself, at the foot of Mount Benacantil, next to the port and Los Saladares, to the south, known as Agua Amarga.

For those holidaymakers who prefer a rocky beach with crystal clear waters, Cabo de las Huertas has a quiet spot. With coves like Los Cantarales, Los Judios and Palmera, this rugged rocky area is especially popular with families. El Saladar and Los Judios have naturist sections.

Important! The city of Alicante serves as the commercial port of Madrid and has excellent road and rail tunnels. It is important to note that the main products are wine, raisins, vegetables and esparto grass – all exported – tomatoes, bricks, cigarettes, aluminum utensils, furniture and embroideries.

Local trade and services are the main economic activity of Alicante

It is important to note that the main products are wine, raisins, vegetables and esparto grass – all exported – tomatoes, bricks, cigarettes, aluminum utensils, furniture and embroideries. Local trade and services are the main economic activity Alicante

Spanish beaches, on the map, photos || Get directions

Content:

• 1 Playa de Las Catedrales, Galicia
• 2 Playa de Bolonia, Cadiz, Andalucía
• 3 Isla Canela, Huelva, Andalusia
• 4 Playa de Gulpiyuri, Asturias (Playa de Gulpiyuri
• 5 Playa de los Genoveses
• 6 Playa de la Concha San Sebastian, Basque Country
• 7 Es Trenc Beach, Mallorca, Balearic Islands (Playa de Es Trenc)
• 8 Cala d’Algaiarens beach, Menorca (Cala d’Algaiarens)
• 9 Cala Saona beach, Formentera, Cala Saona
• 10 Papagayo beach, Lanzarote, Canary Islands (Playa del Papagayo)
• 11 The best beaches in Spain on the map

Playa de las Catedrales beach (Playa, Galicia) de Las Catedrales)

This is definitely one of the most famous beaches in Spain. And not without reason.
Cathedral Beach is a magnificent example of the brute force of nature in action.
Wind erosion and strong sea waves have sculpted arches over thirty meters high, which can be seen in all their beauty at low tide.
Because of the high vaults of natural stone arches, the beach was called “cathedral” – de Las Catedrales. All this beauty is hidden under water for a significant part of the time.
At low tide, you can appreciate the size of the magnificent cliffs and picturesque sea caves, ranging from small cracks in the rocks to large caves.
High tide is an interesting time to visit Playa Casedrales and wander over the cliffs, from West to East, heading towards Esteiro Beach.

High and low tides occur 2 times a day.

Official site Playa de Las Catedrales

The Beach of the Cathedrals (Playa de Las Catedrales) is located between the municipality of Foz and Ribadeo in the province of Lugo in Galicia.

Over 160 homes have been destroyed so far and at least 6,000 people have been evacuated in four municipalities. Temporary shelters have been set up.

Experts expect the lava to reach the sea in the upcoming hours, which could cause dangerous chemical reactions.

 

Spanish news website Protestante Digital spoke to an evangelical pastor in La Palma. “Our place of worship is about 7 kilometres away from where the first eruption happened, it is affecting many people from the churches who live in the zone”.

Pedro Ángel Rodríguez leads the Evangelical Baptist Church of La Palma and is also a representative of the Evangelical Council of the Canary Islands. “A young man from our church lives in the neighbourhood of Puerto Naos, a coastal place that has been isolated. Although he wanted to go pick up his belongings, he no longer could do it because of the evacuation”, he explained.

Lava of the La Palma volcano devours a house and its garden. / Canary Islands Public Television.

 

The population feels the impact of an eruption that had not happened since 1971. “We are deeply troubled thinking about the material damages, many people will lose everything”, the pastor said.

 

There are seven evangelical worship places in the island, distributed throughout several municipalities, populated by 85,000 people. “In the case of the Baptist Church of La Palma, we have three worship places: in Santa Cruz (capital), Los Llanos and Tijarafe”, none of them has been affected by the eruption so far.

The church has immediately contacted the authorities to offer their support. “We already had a clothes and food bank, working with the town hall, but now we are asking believers to help by giving hygiene products and light clothes”, says Rodríguez, “these are the most immediate needs at the moment”.

His church is also offering volunteers who speak German, because many of the affected by the destruction of the lava were elderly retired foreigners living in the Spanish island. “Already 166 houses have been devoured by the lava, and many of these people are Germans, which lose their belongings, and this produces great anxiety. We have to be available for them”.

La fuerza de la naturaleza contra la que no podemos hacer nada. @BomberosGC frente a una lengua de lava que destroza todo a su paso. #erupcionlapalma #volcanCumbreVieja #VolcandeLaPalma pic.twitter.com/B6Pdpfqp4h

— BOMBEROS GRANCANARIA (@BomberosGC) September 20, 2021

Pedro Ángel Rodríguez also speaks of the spiritual accompaniment in this difficult situation. “We want to transmit calm, tranquillity, and confidence, because we are in the hands of the Lord at all times. I think knowing this helps both the believers and our friends”.

“We ask believers to pray for us”, adds the pastor. “Firstly, that people do not harden their hearts with what is happening. Some only think about God when tragedies happen, but we should be thankful that there have not been deaths. But for many, the material loss is huge. It is impressing to see that the lava covers your house. We ask for prayer for all of them”.

“The Covid-19, the fires one month ago, now the volcano… Anything can happen, but as believers, we want to share that God knows what is happening, and He will protect us, or give us the strength to let go and trust in his mercy, be it for living or dying”, concludes Pedro Ángel Rodríguez.

The Canary Islands government has estimated the material losses after the eruption in around 400 million euros. The European Union has already announced it will send financial support to the island.

 

Published in: Evangelical Focus – life & tech
– La Palma volcano forces evacuation of 6,000: “We are in the hands of God”

Useful information about the Palm Island

Do you remember the advertisement of a chocolate bar: a girl with a beautiful figure is basking near a palm tree against the backdrop of the turquoise sea and drinking coconut milk? .

Palm tree – a “true” island

A small piece of land in the middle of the ocean, created as a result of an underwater volcano eruption, today is buried in green gardens of indescribable beauty. Palma has become famous for its special atmosphere, which is often noted by those who have been there. And if other Canary Islands attract tourists with active sports and relaxing on impeccable shores, then Palma has its own magic.

Being surrounded by “living” inanimate nature, a person returns to his essence, remembers the soul. Perhaps that is why there are such conflicting reviews about Palma: it attracts some, it repels others, forever.

Not crowded here. There are no equipped comfortable beaches, hotel service will not offer a lot of services. But it is quite possible to live in comfort, enjoying the miraculous beauty.

Despite the small area of ​​the island and our rather lyrical introduction, there is something for everyone here. But the priority, of course, are excursions. Here is just a small list of places to go and things to see…

Attractions

The main attraction of the island is its nature. And amazingly clean air. Since 2002, Palma has been recognized as a World Biosphere Reserve. About 35 percent of its area is covered with pine and laurel forests.

Caldera de Taburiente National Park. Extensive forests and mountains make the island ideal for hiking.

Colored waterfall in the Caldera de Taburiente National Park.

Together with ferns, dragon trees and other species (more than twenty of them) they form a “dome” that shelters the ancient north of the island. These are the “last of the Mohicans” forests, endangered representatives that for many years covered the south of Europe. Especially for lovers of romance and solitude, trails have been laid here, along which you can walk, “wrapped up” in fog and feeling the breath of wildlife.

A good botanical garden is located a few steps from the central part of the city of Los Llanos. Not far from it is the Maroparque zoo with exotic birds and animals: pompous peacocks, fastidious toucans, slender herons, etc. sit in the aviaries.

Los Llanos de Aridane is the largest city on the island. Here you can take some spectacular photos against the backdrop of bright facades.

Las Manchas has an original mosaic square of the Four Stones. Here, a small but beautiful fountain, numerous gazebos and benches, as well as a stage for performances are buried in greenery. It is convenient that the house-museum of wine was attached very close. Here you can taste and even buy the vaunted Canarian wines.

Santa Cruz de La Palma is the capital of the island. The city is notable for the facades of houses in the colonial style.

Be sure to visit the cactus garden on the way to El Paso. There are more than seven hundred exotic species there.

For museum lovers:

• in the Cigar Museum you will get acquainted with the stages of making quality cigars, which are quite comparable in quality to Cuban cigars;
• in the Silk Museum you will see the process of silk production. When leaving, do not forget to buy something for yourself or as a souvenir;
• Palma also has the only banana museum in the world, where you will be told in detail about the impact of the banana on the society and economy of the island. The fact is that this product is the most cultivated and exported

There are a lot of viewing platforms scattered all over the island (free of charge!), from where absolutely fantastic landscapes open up for every taste: the coast and cities, amazing sunsets and the vast ocean.

A notorious fact that we have no right not to mention is an astronomical observatory that studies the entire northern hemisphere of the planet. If you decide to visit this delightful place, be sure to register in advance and bring warm clothes and comfortable shoes. The observatory is located on the highest point of the island: 2400 meters above sea level.

Active holidays

In this regard, the island has no less opportunities than the number of attractions. Surprised? It seems, what else can you do in a place surrounded by azure warm water, under the gentle sun? Here’s what:

• diving or spearfishing. If you have already mastered scuba diving, it’s time to get down to business smarter. True, there are many conditions for spearfishing to take place. First, not every fish can be caught. Secondly, not on every day and, thirdly, not in any place you like. In addition, prey cannot be sold, and there must be a license to fish. If these restrictions have discouraged you from hunting underwater, well, you can just go fishing. Catching a rich catch – no matter where you are: in a boat or under water – is always a pleasure. Or even easier: just go on a boat trip. It’s not bad too;
• climbing or paragliding. And for this, and for another type of entertainment, there is everything you need here. By the way, Palm Island is considered one of the most ideal places for free flights;
• arrange a real marathon for yourself or explore the route on foot, visiting the ancient caves. You can use the mountain bike

Pay attention to the possibility of a tour of the acropark, which is very close to the Refugio del Pilar. Hanging bridges, cables and nets will dilute a relaxing holiday with vivid impressions.

Gastronomy

Delicious everywhere. A little unusual – the influence of many national cultures affects: Spanish, European, Latin American, African and not only. The basis of the dishes is still fresh seafood of excellent quality and impeccable taste. Add to this excellent home-made wine, amazing desserts and, as they say, “impossible to resist”! Prices in restaurants range from €10-15, with wine the amount increases to €50. By the way, dinner on Palma starts late and can drag on until midnight.

Green and red mojo are traditional hot and spicy Canarian sauces.

P.S.

This is what it is, the island of Palma, to which today we deservedly give the palm (no pun intended) among the other islands of the Canary archipelago. See you on Palma?;)

Ashes and ashes: look what the Cumbre Vieja volcano has done on the island of Palma! – photo

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Ashes and ashes: look what the Cumbre Vieja volcano has done on the island of Palma! – photo

Ashes and ashes: look what the Cumbre Vieja volcano has done on the island of Palma! – photo

The National Geographic Institute of Spain cannot yet predict when the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Canary Island of Palma will stop. 11/07/2021, Sputnik Kazakhstan

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The area of ​​the island is over 700 square kilometers. Before the evacuation, about 83 thousand inhabitants lived on it.

As a result of the rampant elements, two thousand buildings were destroyed, and the magma has already reached the coastal waters.

The volcano on the island of Palma has caused enormous damage to banana plantations, local farmers are suffering fabulous losses. But before that it was the second largest banana producer in the Canary Islands.

The media have already “christened” this eruption the most destructive on the Palm in the last five centuries.

Scientists have warned of the threat of a catastrophic eruption of the supervolcano

As reported, since September 19, the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano has not stopped on the island.

How does the island of Palma, completely covered with a layer of ash, look in the photo tape.

• The volcano on the island of Palma “boiled” water in the pools of residents – video
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• Volcano in Kamchatka ejected a column of ash above itself
• The photographer almost got into a red-hot lava wave – video

© AP Photo / Emilio Morenatti The volcanic eruption of Cumbre Vieja is the most destructive volcanic eruption in the last five centuries on the Spanish island. To this day, the volcano emits a huge amount of magma, gas and ash.

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Cumbre Vieja’s volcanic eruption is the most destructive volcanic eruption in the last five centuries on the Spanish island. To this day, the volcano emits a huge amount of magma, gas and ash.

© AP Photo / Emilio Morenatti Islanders pick up their last belongings and leave their homes covered in ash from an erupting volcano on the Canarian island of La Palma. Over seven thousand people have been evacuated.

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Islanders pick up their last belongings and leave their homes, completely covered in ash from an erupting volcano on the Canarian island of La Palma. Over seven thousand people have been evacuated.

© AP Photo / HANDOUT Lava flows from the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Spanish island of Palma have reached the ocean. Experts fear that as a result of the contact of red-hot lava with water, toxic gases may be formed.

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Lava flows from the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Spanish island of Palma have reached the ocean. Experts fear that as a result of the contact of red-hot lava with water, toxic gases may be formed.

© AP Photo / Emilio Morenatti Awe-inspiring footage of once-flourishing lava-filled villas and a leaden sky shrouded in tons of ash and gas emissions has been posted online.

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Impressive footage of once-prosperous villas filled with lava flows and a leaden sky covered in tons of ash and gas emissions has been published online.

© AP Photo / Emilio Morenatti The volcano on the island of La Palma caused great damage to banana plantations. Ash from the Cumbre Vieja volcano eruption, as well as severe water shortages, have endangered the banana crop on the island of La Palma, the second largest banana producer in the Canary Islands. Once the sand and ash get on the bananas, it is almost impossible to remove the black coating.

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© AP Photo / Emilio Morenatti

A volcano on the island of La Palma caused great damage to banana plantations. Ash from the Cumbre Vieja volcano eruption, as well as severe water shortages, have endangered the banana crop on the island of La Palma, the second largest banana producer in the Canary Islands. Once the sand and ash get on the bananas, it is almost impossible to remove the black coating.

© AP Photo / Emilio MorenattiVolcano lava that began erupting on 19September, covered an area of ​​more than 900 hectares. In the photo: a house under the ash from a volcanic eruption on the island of Palma.

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Lava from the volcano, which erupted on September 19, covered an area of ​​more than 900 hectares. In the photo: a house under the ash from a volcanic eruption on the island of Palma.

© AP Photo / Emilio MorenattiMore than 2,000 buildings were destroyed and magma reached coastal waters, releasing hydrochloric acid fumes into the atmosphere.

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More than 2,000 buildings were destroyed by the storm, magma reached coastal waters, releasing hydrochloric acid fumes into the atmosphere.

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La Palma suffers from a lack of water, there are no rivers, lakes or reservoirs. In the photo: a view of the buildings covered with ash due to a volcanic eruption on the island of Palma.

© AFP 2022 / JORGE GUERREROThousands of tourists dream of visiting the Spanish island of Palma to see the volcanic eruption with their own eyes.

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Thousands of tourists dream of visiting the Spanish island of Palma to see the volcanic eruption with their own eyes.

© REUTERS / Borja SuarezSpecialists have recorded that with the onset of the volcanic eruption, significant changes were observed in the behavior of animals. Reptiles were most affected by the eruption, as they lost the ability to hide under stones in places flooded with lava flows Photo: a figure of a turtle under the ash from a volcanic eruption on the island of Palma.

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Experts have recorded that since the beginning of the volcanic eruption, significant changes were observed in the behavior of animals. Reptiles were most affected by the eruption, as they lost the ability to hide under stones in places flooded with lava flows Photo: a figure of a turtle under the ash from a volcanic eruption on the island of Palma.

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Intense seismic activity has been recorded on the island. The National Geographic Institute of Spain cannot yet predict when the volcanic eruption will stop. In the photo: an ash-covered road due to a volcanic eruption on the island of Palma.

© REUTERS / Borja Suarez The cemetery of Las Manchas was covered with ash, from under which crosses and tombstones stick out. Lava flows stopped just 200 meters from the fence. In the photo: graves and crosses covered with ash due to a volcanic eruption on the island of Palma.

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The Las Manchas cemetery was covered with ashes, from under which crosses and tombstones protrude. Lava flows stopped just 200 meters from the fence. In the photo: graves and crosses covered with ash due to a volcanic eruption on the island of Palma.

© AP Photo / Emilio Morenatti Local residents were unable to visit the cemetery this year on All Saints’ Day and Day of the Dead in the early days of November. The burial sites themselves are still intact, but the cemetery is closed. In the photo: graves under a layer of ash from a volcanic eruption on the island of Palma.

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Local residents were unable to visit the cemetery this year on All Saints’ Day and the Day of the Dead in the first days of November. The burial sites themselves are still intact, but the cemetery is closed. In the photo: graves under a layer of ash from a volcanic eruption on the island of Palma.

© AP Photo / Emilio Morenatti About 70 kilometers of roads on the island are damaged and turned into a desert of ash by a volcano. In the photo: the army cleans the roof of the house from the ashes of a volcanic eruption on the island of Palma.

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Approximately 70 kilometers of roads on the island are damaged and turned into an ash desert by the volcano. In the photo: the army cleans the roof of the house from the ashes of a volcanic eruption on the island of Palma.

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Island palm spain. Resorts in Spain

Palm Island
a small green island with an area of ​​only 728 sq. km. La Palma
is very beautiful, ideal for lovers of a relaxing holiday. The coast of the island is mostly rocky, so there are not many beaches, but they are as magnificent as on the other islands of the Canary archipelago.
.

La Palma
unusually mountainous island. The highest peak is the peak Roque de los Muchachos 2387 m. The entire north of the island at an altitude of 500 1500 m above sea level is covered with laurel cherry forests. These are the last representatives of the forests that once covered the entire south of Europe. The ravines of Cubo de la Galga and Los Tilos, declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, are excellent examples of such a forest.

La Palma Hotels

La Palma Hotels
there are about 7000: in tourist centers on the coast, cities and rural areas. There are two small tourist centers, one in the east and the other in the west of the island. Township Los Lancajos
, in the east, is located a few kilometers from the airport and from the capital of the island. Puerto Naos
, in the agricultural municipality of Los Llanos de Aridane
, in the west, has a sunnier climate. Both centers are located on secluded volcanic sand beaches. There are also hotels in the capital city Santa Cruz de la Palma
, and in the island’s second largest city, Los Llanos
, near the National Park Caldera de Taburiente
.

It should also be noted the growing supply of housing and hotels in rural areas. This sector is well developed at La Palma
because the island is well suited for relaxing in the bosom of nature.

Attractions La Palma

Significance La Palma
during the Renaissance, when its capital, Santa Cruz
, became the third port of the Spanish Empire after Seville and Antwerp
is reflected in its architecture. The artistic splendor characteristic of that era, manifested in beautiful secular and ecclesiastical buildings, as well as in the spread of Flemish artistic embroidery, strongly influenced the culture of the population of La Palma
. In the city of Santa Cruz de la Palma
contains the most beautiful buildings of the island in the colonial style.

Buildings of the 16th century have been preserved in the city, including the City Assembly and El Salvadors
. The Museum of Natural History contains magnificent specimens of local flora and fauna. Modern houses and ancient buildings with wooden balconies stand side by side on the seaside promenade.

Capital of the island of Santa Cruz de La Palma
a small town with many old buildings and narrow streets. City center small triangular Plaza de España
( Plaza de Espana)
) with a wonderful stone fountain (1776). Here is Church of the Savior
high bell tower ( Iglesia Matriz de El Salvador
), erected in 1503. The Mudéjar ceiling is made from the core of pines. The sacristy contains fine examples of woodcarving in the Gothic style.

On the other side of the square stands City Hall
( Ayuntamiento
), built in 1569, with an arcade in the style of the Italian Renaissance. The second floor is decorated with coats of arms of Philip II of Spain
, Palms and the Austrian royal house.

Another attraction of Santa Cruz Castillo de Santa Catalina
, which perfectly protected the city from pirates.

At the end of the street Calle Real
can see Columbus ship model
Santa Maria
full size. The model is used as a maritime museum.

North of Santa Cruz in the mountains is the sanctuary of the patroness of the island
, Nueatra Senora de Las Nievas
( Madonnas of the Snows
). The church has a Mexican silver altar and a terracotta statue of the Madonna. Every five years, the Madonna is brought to Santa Cruz for the feast La Bajada de la Virgii
(Appearance of the Madonna) mixture of religious sadness and universal joy and entertainment.

Another holiday is celebrated on May 3 the day of the Cross
in Santa Cruz de la Palma. A competition of decorated crosses is arranged.

Other places of interest on the island: Los Llanos
, the second most important city; El Paso
, famous for its silks and cigars; Fuencaliente, home of great wines; and Maso
, in the vicinity of which is the pre-Hispanic cave of Belmaco
.

La Palma
is especially rich in various natural attractions. Palmitos Park
the largest butterfly sanctuary
. In addition to butterflies, you can see about 230 species of exotic birds here.

Laurel-cherry forests, covering the entire north of the island at an altitude of 500-1500 m, are true plant relics, the last representatives of the forests that covered the entire south of Europe in the Tertiary period. In the narrow ravines of the northern part of the island, 20 native tree species form a dense plant mass that is often shrouded in mist. Another interesting natural attraction is the volcanic ridge, which stretches from north to south across the entire island. The so-called Volcano route
runs along this ridge with cones and craters, which ends in the extreme south of the island with volcano Tenegia
. which erupted for the last time in 1971
which is a National Park. The crater is covered with a dense pine forest, its depth reaches 770 m and its circumference is 28 km. To view it in all its glory, there are several viewing platforms: La Cumbrecita
, Las Chosas
, Roque de los Muchachos
the highest point (2423 m) of the island, where the largest astrophysical observatory of the northern hemisphere is located. An 800 m high stone spire rises from the bottom of the crater Idafe Rock
. They say that there was a sacred altar of the Guanches, where sacrifices were made.

Holidays on La Palma

La Palma offers excellent opportunities for water sports and hiking
. The island has a yacht club at Puerto de la Playa
. There is a sport fishing club in the capital la Gaviota
.

Puerto de Naos
the island’s largest resort
with magnificent black sand beaches. Nearby is the village San Nicolás
, hit by the Nambroque eruption in 1949
, now only a lonely church rises among the frozen lava fields.

Next to San Andres and Sauces
is a dense forest of lime trees with huge ferns. Fuencaliente
, the southernmost village of the island, is surrounded by vineyards, pine forests, and volcanoes, the most famous of which are San Antonio and Teneguia
.

Cancajos beach
near the village Bresa Baja
consists of several bays with the clearest water. In the village of Puerto de Naos
with a good tourist infrastructure located delightful black sand beach
. About Tijarafe
is located the beautiful natural grotto Cueva Bonita
.

Souvenirs.
Palma is famous for its cigars and silk fabrics. At the Tobacos Vargas tobacco factory in Santa Cruz de la Palma, you can see how workers roll cigars by hand and buy samples. In the village of Maso you can buy excellent pottery. The island’s handicrafts rival in richness its cuisine, with the best mojo sauces in the Canaries.

For some tourists, a trip to La Palma is associated with a beach holiday and measured walks around the city, but for others, La Palma is hiking. The island offers countless forest and mountain routes – from one-day to multi-day trips with overnight stays in tents in the forest. Most of the museum-reserves and viewing platforms are also located under the open sky, so La Palma is considered an island for outdoor activities.

The best time for trekking is spring and autumn, when it is not very hot. Rock climbing is also possible in the mountainous area, and caving in the cave areas of Villa de Mazo. You can get acquainted with the beauties of the island not only on foot, but also on horseback, like a real conquistador. One of the most exciting routes starts in Fuencaliente and ends in the territory of Caldera de Taberiente.

The island is washed by the beautiful Atalatic Ocean – that’s where expanse for lovers of boat trips, sailing, kayaking and fishing. During sightseeing walks along the sea, you can meet dolphins. Fans of a more extreme holiday on La Palma can go diving, paragliding and mountain biking.

Transport features of La Palma

Although La Palma is an island of walkers, it is still most convenient to move around the island by car, since most of the tourist national parks and viewing platforms are located outside the city. Be prepared for the fact that La Palma is more of a mountainous area with steep serpentine roads. To rent a car, you will need to provide a driver’s license, a voucher and a Visa, AMEX, Mastercard credit card. To drive a car and to rent it abroad, you must have an international driver’s license, which you can issue at the MREO STSI.

Another way to get around is, of course, the buses that run right here on time. Each stop has a route map and timetable. You can buy bus tickets directly from the driver, or purchase a travel ticket (bono card). The fare from Los Canjajos to Santa Cruz de La Palma (7-10 minutes drive) will be approximately 1.5 euros. And from Santa Cruz de La Palma to Los Llanos or Fuencalente (an hour drive) is about 2.5 euros.

Discover a selection of the best places and attractions in LA PALMA CANARY

National Park

This is an amazing national park that you can find in La Palma. It was once believed to be a huge crater because of its shape. It received the name of a national park in 1954. The site is simply breathtaking and one of the most visited places in La Palma. The view from the highest point of this place is simply incredible.

Padron Common Road, 47, 38750 El Paso, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Rocky Mound

This is a rocky mound and is located at the highest point on the island of La Palma. The view from the top of this place is simply breathtaking. Huge rocks are here, which is over 2400 meters above sea level. There is an observatory nearby where some of the largest telescopes in the world can be found.

LP-4 municipality of Villa de Garafia, 38788, La Palma, Spain

Reserve

This is a very special place for people who love to travel. Be sure to come early if you want to hike here. There are many tunnels and a diversified forest. This place is a true delight for the adventurous. Be sure to take all the necessary accessories with you that you may need for mountaineering and hiking.

San Andres y Sauces, La Palma, Spain

This is a beautiful conical rock that was once an active volcano. It is located on the island of La Palma and is a good place to visit. It gives a beautiful appearance and is covered in different colors of rocks such as red, pink, brown, black and grey. You will love the natural beauty of this place.

Fuencaliente, La Palma, Spain

Amalgamation of natural pools

This is an association of 3 natural pools on the island. It’s very unique because of this feature. The view of the place is just amazing. You can find restaurants and bars near this area and it is a very good place to enjoy with the whole family. You can easily move from one pool to another and have great fun.

Calle la Fajana, 25, 38726 Barlovento, Spain

Natural pool

This is a natural pool on the island of La Palma. You can enjoy the clear water of the sea here and this place offers many services for the visitors. This is a great place to enjoy with the family. Many swimmers come to explore this amazingly beautiful place. This is one of the most beautiful places on the island.

Melonar Road, San Andres y Sausa, La Palma, Spain

La Palma
is one of the seven main inhabited islands of the Canary archipelago, which are washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

Small in area (728 sq. km.), La Palma is the fifth largest and third largest in the number of inhabitants of the Canary Islands.

The coast is mostly rocky, so there are few beach areas. But in their magnificence, they are not nearly inferior to the beaches of other Canary Islands.

The most favorite for tourists is the Cancajos beach, located near the village of Breca Baia, which consists of several bays. The water in them is so clear that it is simply difficult to resist diving. And in the village of Puerto de Naos, there is a delightfully beautiful black sand beach.

Lagging behind the islands of Gran Canaria and Tenerife in the development of tourism, it can easily boast of its originality, tranquility and lush nature. It is noticeable even from the coast. Rising from the waters of the Atlantic Ocean to a height of 2426m is a huge mountain, all covered with greenery.

The north of the island can surprise with its Laurel-Cherry forests, densely overgrown ravines, which are most often covered with fog.

For lovers of the beautiful and unique, the island has national reserves – Parque Natural de Las Nieves and Parque Natural de Cumbre Vieja. It is here that you can walk along specially laid paths and enjoy a truly rare natural beauty. And these beautiful forests are preserved thanks to the fertility of young volcanic soils and a large abundance of water.

There is also Palmitos Park – it is the largest butterfly sanctuary, but you can also meet exotic birds there, the number of which is about 230 species.

Another natural attraction is the volcanic ridge (La Caldera de Taburiente). Stretching from the north across the island, it ends in the south with Tenegia volcano, which last erupted in 1971.

La Palma is called the most beautiful of the islands of the Canary archipelago. And the absence of industry preserves a special mood: regularity and calmness, which is literally immediately transmitted to people who have chosen this particular island for recreation.

In addition to rich nature and magnificent architecture, La Palma also surprises with its cuisine. Traditional cooking with olive oil, the quality of vegetable and animal fat, lard and a variety of products are appreciated all over the world. And that’s why Spanish cuisine is classified as a tourist attraction.

Behind the current tranquility lies an island rich in history. This can be seen in the number of architectural sights of the capital of the island. In a small town with a population of 18,000 inhabitants, there are many narrow streets, where many old buildings are located: the Church of the Savior, with a high bell tower (Iglesia Matriz de El Salvador) built in 1503; Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) in Italian Renaissance style, which has been standing since 1569G. ; stone fountain 1776 All this can be seen in the city center on a small triangular Plaza of Spain.

Another maritime museum in the capital is a life-size model of Columbus’ ship, the Santa Maria.

Not to mention the fortress Santa Catalina
(Castillo de Santa Catalina), which during the time of piracy, protected the city from attacks.

The Spanish constitution maintains free religion, but the predominant religion is Catholicism. Therefore, La Palma has its own religious sites – this is the sanctuary of the patroness of the island Nueatra Senora de Las Nievas (Madonna of the Snows), which is located north of the capital. Once every five years, on the feast of the Appearance of the Madonna, a great event takes place for local residents, the Madonna is brought to the church. And on May 3, you can see an unusual holiday called the Day of the Cross in Santa Cruz de La Palma, where locals organize a competition of decorated crosses.

One of the largest resorts on La Palma is Puerto de Naos with excellent black sand beaches. This is a small village in which the inhabitants are focused only on meeting the needs of tourists.

Good holidays, combined with gourmet cuisine and ancient architecture, all this will be a great addition for lovers of solitude with nature.

South Road

Coming west from Santa Cruz, make your first stop in Las Nieves. This town is built on the side of a mountain. First you will see a roadside bar, and beyond that is the Royal Monastery of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves, home to a highly revered terracotta statue of Our Lady of the Snows, who, according to legend, appeared in Rome during a snowfall in August. The statue belongs to the XIV century. The feast of Our Lady of the Snows is celebrated on August 5th. A special celebration is held every five years (2015, 2020, etc.). On this day, the statue is carried to Santa Cruz. The procession is called La Bajada de la Virgen (The Descent of Our Lady).

Then enter the tunnel under the La Cumbre Nueva mountain range. This ridge runs through the very center of the island. Behind the tunnel is the tourist center of the Caldera de Taburiente National Park. Then the main road goes west to El Paso, a charming town where mighty prickly cacti rise around traditional houses. Outside the city is the Paraiso de las Aves park (open: daily 10.00-17.00, entrance fee). The park contains rare exotic birds. Excursions and educational programs are organized here. Of interest is also the estate of Los Llanos de Aridane, located in the heart of a fertile valley. Here you can experience traditional architecture surrounded by lush green gardens.

Before the southernmost part of the route, you can deviate to the El Time mirador. This viewpoint above a picturesque valley has a restaurant with stunning views. From here you can also go down to Tazacorta – a beautiful seaside town with many excellent fish restaurants. It was in this port that the Spanish conqueror Fernandez de Lugo landed on La Palma in 1492.

Follow the main road further south towards Fuencaliente. This town is famous for its wonderful wines. The serpentine winds between the hills, which are covered with bright flowers in spring, and leads to the lighthouse of El Faro de Fuencaliente, located on the southernmost point of the island. First stop is Bodegas Carballo wine cellar (open: daily 11.00-20.00, tel.: 922-444-140), where you can taste surprisingly strong local wines and buy what you like.

In 1677 the San Antonio volcano erupted. The once fertile lands were covered with a thick layer of ash – the depth of the layer reached 2 m. At the end of the century, local peasants developed a special way of farming. They dug deep trenches to get to the fertile layer of the earth, planted a vine, and then covered it with volcanic ash. Thanks to this, the grapes calmly withstood bad weather and even resisted phylloxera, which at the end of the 19th century. destroyed the vineyards of Europe.

Directly behind the road you can see the San Antonio volcano (the tourist center is open daily 9. 00-18.00) and go to the observation deck, which is located above the crater. Today, the crater, blown by all the winds, looks quite peaceful. It’s hard to believe that he could ever have done so much damage. A little further south you will see other signs of volcanic activity. Teneguya volcano erupted in 1971. Fortunately, human casualties were avoided. As a result of the eruption, lava flows rushed into the valley – petrified black lava on the slopes of the mountains can still be seen today, and the road is punched right in it. Surprisingly, bananas seem to enjoy these conditions and grow all over the place. (To learn about the history of banana cultivation in the Canary Islands, visit the small Banana Museum: Camino San Antonio; El Charco, Tazacorte; open: in summer Mon-Nm 10.00-13.00, 16.00-19.00, in winter Mon-Fri 10.00-13.30, 15.00-19.00.)

On approaching the sea, you find yourself on the small black beach of Playa de Zamora. On both sides, the beach is surrounded by surreal lava fields. A little to the side, between two lighthouses, there is a small fishing bay with a pebble beach. Check out the waterside restaurant for deliciously fresh fish.

On your way back to Santa Cruz, stop at the Belmaco Archaeological Park (open: Mon-Sat 10.00-18.00, 10.00-15.00, entry fee). The first archaeological finds in the Canary Islands date back to the 18th century. Then ten cave settlements were discovered, in which the Benaorites lived – the ancient inhabitants of Benaoare (as the ancient inhabitants called La Palma).

A little further away is the town of Maso, where you can buy copies of the products of ancient people, as well as local cigars. On Corpus Christi (May/June), the streets of Maso are covered with real carpets of flowers, leaves and sand.

North road

A picturesque serpentine winds along the east coast of La Palma. Stop at Mirador San Bartolome for a wonderful view of the coast. Drive up to the seaside town of San Andrea, where you can swim in the El Charco Azul natural pool. A little further from the coast, beyond San Andrés, begins the dense forest of Bosquede Los Tiles from the original Canarian laurel, which has become less and less common in recent years. Today this forest is a biosphere reserve and is under the protection of UNESCO. In the tourist center (open: Mon-Fri 9.00-17.00) you can take maps and get information about hiking.

The northern part of the island is worth a trip, if only to visit the Caldera de Taburiente National Park. The visitor center (open: daily 9.00-14.00, 16.00-18.30) is located outside the park, on the road to El Paso. Here you can get acquainted with the geology and geomorphology of the region, flora and fauna, find out about the possibility of camping and get a color map of hiking trails. Caldera de Taburiente is a giant crater 1500 m deep and 10 km in diameter. The crater arose 400 thousand years ago. Today it is a green fertile valley.

From the tourist center, follow the road through a wooded gorge surrounded by mist-shrouded peaks and drive 7 km to the mirador of La Cumbrecita. The observation deck offers great views when the weather permits (which is not always the case). From here you can see the Roque de los Muchachos and the monolithic rock Roque Idafe, believed to have been a sacred altar to the Guanches. You can drive along the caldera by car, but to feel the beauty of this place, it is better to take a hike.

Heading towards the caldera from the north, after Santa Cruz, turn onto a serpentine that runs past Pico de las Nieves to Roque de los Muchachos, the highest point of the island (2426 m above sea level). You can get here in different ways, but you should never forget about the weather. If the weather is good on the coast, this does not mean that it will remain the same at altitude. The weather changes very drastically and quickly. Going to the mountains, stock up on raincoats, jackets and sturdy shoes. In addition to beautiful views, on the mountain you can see the futuristic Astrophysical Observatory (closed to the public, except on special days in summer; information can be found on the website www. iac.es). It is the most important observatory in the Northern Hemisphere. Here is one of the largest telescopes in the world – the 400-cm telescope. William Herschel.

From the observatory, the road heads northwest to the isolated village of Santo Domingo de Garafia. Powerful waves of the ocean surf break on the coastal rocks. In places like nowhere you understand the weakness of man in the face of the forces of nature.

Explosive island

La Palma is the most volcanically active island in the archipelago. The last eruption of the Teneguya volcano occurred in 1971. And until now, the temperature of the soil near the crater is very high.

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“589 buildings destroyed, 258 hectares covered in lava flows, 21 km of roads damaged,” the message says.

The volcano began to eject lava with renewed vigor after a brief lull.

About 6 thousand inhabitants were evacuated on the island, whose houses were under threat.

Spanish authorities declared the island of La Palma a natural disaster area due to the eruption.

This will allow the government to allocate €10.5 million, which will be used to purchase housing for citizens left homeless due to the eruption and to buy basic necessities.

The fact that on the Spanish island of La Palma in the Atlantic Ocean, where 85 thousand citizens live and the populated areas of Cabeza de Vaca and El Paso are located, a volcano erupted on the Cumbre Vieja ridge became known in the morning of 20 September. Before that, seismologists recorded over 25,000 tremors and a 4.2 magnitude earthquake. This volcano has not shown such activity for more than a hundred years. At the same time, before that, the eruption was at 1971 years old.

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Do you remember the advertisement of a chocolate bar: a girl with a beautiful figure is basking near a palm tree against the backdrop of the turquoise sea and drinking coconut milk?. . Today we will tell you about a place where you can not only feel heavenly pleasure, but also test real feelings.

Palm tree – a “true” island

A small piece of land in the middle of the ocean, created as a result of an underwater volcano eruption, today is buried in green gardens of indescribable beauty. Palma has become famous for its special atmosphere, which is often noted by those who have been there. And if other Canary Islands attract tourists with active sports and relaxing on impeccable shores, then Palma has its own magic.

Being surrounded by “living” inanimate nature, a person returns to his essence, remembers the soul. Perhaps that is why there are such conflicting reviews about Palma: it attracts some, it repels others, forever.

Have you already felt the force of attraction? Then welcome to the island of Palma! It occupies only 708 square kilometers, so we have no doubt that you will want to explore it all. And we anticipate the first question upon arrival.

Where can I rent a car?

You can rent it right at the airport, so don’t rush to leave it. To do this, you need to have a driver’s (international) license, a voucher and a credit card. The list of required documents does not end there, so we advise you to take care of the full package of documents in advance and book a car in advance. By the way, if you are under 21, the company may not give the car back. In some regions, the critical age reaches 23 years.

Rent a car to get more out of Palma!

And finally, a couple of reminders about the rules of the road, which are highly recommended on the island of Palma:

• at the pedestrian crossing you must let everyone pass. In this place, it is not customary for pedestrians to fear for the carelessness of the driver. In addition to people, goats, cats, dogs and rabbits can jump out onto the road. Be careful, especially at night!
• overtaking cars on the right is not accepted;
• want to overtake a car while in the leftmost lane? Turn on the left turn signal – they will understand you and give in;
  If you want to slow down, first put your hand out to the left or turn on the left turn signal. So you warn about the stop following you. On a mountain road with poor visibility before turning – horn;
• yellow marking prohibits parking a car;
• fine for exceeding the speed limit by 20 km/h will be €100;
• for driving under the influence of alcohol can face jail time;
• and lastly, representatives of the traffic police do not take bribes

Housing on the island. Palma

Now let’s talk about housing. What do you want: villa, hacienda, cottage or apartment?

Fazenda keeps a long history within its walls. Sometimes she is two hundred years old. A cozy rural house with gardens, a swimming pool and everything you need will plunge you into complete peace and give you an unforgettable experience. Weekly rent will cost at least €300-400. The price may include cleaning, transfer to the airport, yacht rental and much more.

Apartments on the island Palma is promised a no less comfortable stay, but directly in the resort town, where, in addition to the pool and terrace, you can see the beach and bars-restaurants not far away. The cost is from €300.

Spacious villas will cost you €1000 per week. And for lovers of relaxation with an agricultural “tinge”, cottages are suitable: cozy small houses with a plot of land, a garden or a kitchen garden. You will have to pay €350 or more for them.

Separately, I would like to tell you about one unique hotel for adults. Have you ever wanted to spend a couple of unforgettable days in the museum? The Hacienda de Abajo hotel offers to walk past the relics and feel like an exhibit in some sense. The history of the estate begins in the 16th century, but it was opened only in 2012 after a thorough restoration. This is probably why the price tag is quite acceptable: from €92 per night. The hotel is located in the quiet historical center of the resort town of Tazacorte, surrounded by banana plantations and with magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Beaches

In the same place, in Tazacorte, there is an eternally sunny beach, on which gloomy clouds do not cast shadows even in winter. And at night along the coast, dozens of fishermen in boats wait for their catch. The light of the lamps, reflected in the dark water, and the male singing are mesmerizing! The table below shows a few more notable beaches.

Puerto Naos Beach on Palma Island

Be sure to take a dip in the natural pools of Charco azul in San Andres on Palma Island (Spain)

taste. But the priority, of course, are excursions. Here is just a small list of where you can go and what to see…

Attractions

The main attraction of the island is its nature. And amazingly clean air. Since 2002, Palma has been recognized as a World Biosphere Reserve. About 35 percent of its area is covered with pine and laurel forests.

Caldera de Taburiente National Park. Extensive forests and mountains make the island ideal for hiking.

Colored waterfall in the Caldera de Taburiente National Park.

Together with ferns, dragon trees and other species (more than twenty of them) they form a “dome” that shelters the ancient north of the island. These are the “last of the Mohicans” forests, endangered representatives that for many years covered the south of Europe. Especially for lovers of romance and solitude, trails have been laid here, along which you can walk, “wrapped up” in fog and feeling the breath of wildlife.

A good botanical garden is located a few steps from the central part of the city of Los Llanos. Not far from it is the Maroparque zoo with exotic birds and animals: pompous peacocks, fastidious toucans, slender herons, etc. sit in the aviaries.

Los Llanos de Aridane is the largest city on the island. Here you can take some spectacular photos against the backdrop of bright facades.

Las Manchas has an original mosaic square of the Four Stones. Here, a small but beautiful fountain, numerous gazebos and benches, as well as a stage for performances are buried in greenery. It is convenient that the house-museum of wine was attached very close. Here you can taste and even buy the vaunted Canarian wines.

Santa Cruz de La Palma is the capital of the island. The city is notable for the facades of houses in the colonial style.

Be sure to visit the cactus garden on the way to El Paso. There are more than seven hundred exotic species there.

For museum lovers:

• in the Cigar Museum you will get acquainted with the stages of making quality cigars, which are quite comparable in quality to Cuban cigars;
• in the Silk Museum you will see the process of silk production. When leaving, do not forget to buy something for yourself or as a souvenir;
• Palma also has the only banana museum in the world, where you will be told in detail about the impact of the banana on the society and economy of the island. The fact is that this product is the most cultivated and exported

There are a lot of viewing platforms scattered all over the island (free of charge!), from where absolutely fantastic landscapes open up for every taste: the coast and cities, amazing sunsets and the vast ocean.

A notorious fact that we have no right not to mention is an astronomical observatory that studies the entire northern hemisphere of the planet. If you decide to visit this delightful place, be sure to register in advance and bring warm clothes and comfortable shoes. The observatory is located on the highest point of the island: 2400 meters above sea level.

A couple of facts that were not included in the article:

• Tenerife is so far the only island in the Canary Islands with which there is an international air connection. Therefore, you will have to get to Palma “the old fashioned way”, with transfers.
• There is practically no crime in this place, life is measured and calm.
• In addition to the forests on the Palm, you can admire the extensive heather fields.
• Since scientists are monitoring our Universe around the clock, special lighting has been installed on the roads, which does not interfere with astrophysicists’ work.
• There are several place names that include the word “Palm”. Do not confuse them, so as not to be instead of the Canary Island of Palma, for example, Palma de Mallorca, which is on about. Majorca.
• The average air temperature during the year is approximately 22-24 °C.
• The palm tree is able to provide itself with vegetables and fruits. And the potato crop is harvested here four times a year.
• There are not many places for tourists on the island – not enough: only seven thousand. So, hurry up!;)
• Palma is known for producing delicious honey.

Active recreation

In this regard, the island has no less opportunities than the number of attractions. Surprised? It seems, what else can you do in a place surrounded by azure warm water, under the gentle sun? Here’s what:

• diving or spearfishing. If you have already mastered scuba diving, it’s time to get down to business smarter. True, there are many conditions for spearfishing to take place. First, not every fish can be caught. Secondly, not on every day and, thirdly, not in any place you like. In addition, prey cannot be sold, and there must be a license to fish. If these restrictions have discouraged you from hunting underwater, well, you can just go fishing. Catching a rich catch – no matter where you are: in a boat or under water – is always a pleasure. Or even easier: just go on a boat trip. It’s not bad too;
• climbing or paragliding. And for this, and for another type of entertainment, there is everything you need here. By the way, Palm Island is considered one of the most ideal places for free flights;
• arrange a real marathon for yourself or explore the route on foot, visiting the ancient caves. You can use the mountain bike

Pay attention to the possibility of a tour of the acropark, which is very close to the Refugio del Pilar. Hanging bridges, cables and nets will dilute a relaxing holiday with vivid impressions.

Gastronomy

Delicious everywhere. A little unusual – the influence of many national cultures affects: Spanish, European, Latin American, African and not only. The basis of the dishes is still fresh seafood of excellent quality and impeccable taste. Add to this excellent home-made wine, amazing desserts and, as they say, “impossible to resist”! Prices in restaurants range from €10-15, with wine the amount increases to €50. By the way, dinner on Palma starts late and can drag on until midnight.

Green and red mojo are traditional hot and spicy Canarian sauces.

P.S.

This is what it is, the island of Palma, to which today we deservedly give the palm (no pun intended) among the other islands of the Canary archipelago. See you in Palma?;)

Part 1 – Santa Cruz de La Palma – Caldera Taburiente (Cumbrecita)
Part 2
– Los Llanos – Roque de Muchachos – La Zarsa petroglyphs – Los Tilos

Part 3
– Volcanoes of San Antonio and Tenegia – Tazacorte

La Palma is said to be the greenest of the Canary Islands. We decided to check it out for ourselves. Last year, Tenerife and I began to travel to neighboring islands (, Lanzarote
), and we really liked this idea. A visit to the green island was planned for the January holidays.

Back in the summer I booked a couple of hotels on La Palma: Sol La Palma
and h20 Costa Salinas
, deciding to make the final choice closer to the trip. And here are tickets for the ferry Fred Olsen
appeared much later – at the end of October. I decided not to delay, and besides, take advantage of the promotional fare, and booked tickets in advance via the Internet. True, with such a booking, two small catches may await you: if you are sailing with a car, then you need its number; and secondly, ferry boarding tickets must either be printed out 48 hours in advance, or go to the port and get them at the box office.

When I chose tickets on the site, I was very upset by the proposed schedule: the ship departed Tenerife at 19.00 and landed in Palma around 22.00. Completely uninteresting option. And only on January 6th (!!!) when nothing works in Spain, and they celebrate their favorite holiday, the morning flight was on the schedule. I did not hesitate for a long time, changed the dates of my stay at the hotel for one day, and grabbed such interesting tickets!

We sailed from the port of Los Cristianos on January 6th. We already know how to load on a ferry by car, from our trip to La Gomera last year. The ship was, surprisingly, half empty, and those who landed on Tenerife, for the most part, disembarked on Homer. From La Gomera to La Palma we were left with only two or three dozen passengers. The children completely and completely disposed of the empty playroom, and we watched the seascapes through the window.

Here is our last year friend – La Gomera.

On the other hand, Teide floats above the clouds, showing off its snow cap.

Almost three hours after sailing, La Palma began to appear on the horizon. We flew on such a baby in the summer in Lanzarote

I recognized the outline of the hotel I had booked from the water.

And we are met by the capital of the island, which bears almost the same name as the capital of Tenerife – Santa Cruz de La Palma.

Right from the ferry we go to our hotel h20 Costa Salinas, which is located exactly ten minutes drive from the port of Santa Cruz, in a cozy place called Los Cancajos. Surprisingly, the hotel doors were locked. They had an announcement that the reception should be looked for in the neighboring four-star hotel h20 Taburiente playa
. We were given the keys to the front door of the hotel and to our room. The guests of our Costa Salinas can safely use the infrastructure of the older brother Taburiente playa, which is essentially located in the middle between them. We were given a room with a higher category than I ordered, apparently due to the off-season and the unoccupied hotel. And our cute house appears in all the photos of this hotel on Booking.com
. More information about the room, its pros and cons, you can see on the page of my review.

We went out to our huge balcony and saw off Fred, who, after disembarking the passengers, sailed back to Tenerife.

We walked a bit around the hotel, which offers a wonderful view of the capital of the island.

We began to think what we can do today, provided that nothing works anywhere, because of the holiday – the Parade of the Magi.
So, before us is the island of La Palma:

We decided to start from the lookout over the capital – Mirador de la Concepcion. But in order to get back – in the direction of Santa Cruz de La Palma, each time we had to start moving in the opposite direction from it – this is how the road in Los Cancajos works. On the way, we were the first to come across another observation deck, which offers a view of our cute village.

Well, the Mirador de la Concepcion gave us simply fantastic views, both of the capital with its colorful houses, and of neighboring areas.

An interesting monument that we drove past all 4 days, but did not understand what the author wanted to say.

With trepidation and impatience, I looked at the mountain range that we had to overcome tomorrow.

Well, we, having finished the photo session on the Mirador, begin a long descent to the capital. So far, everything around me reminds me of the north of the island of Tenerife – the area of ​​​​Santa Cruz – Anagi.

We went down somehow for a very long time, the road turns without a break, along beautiful bright houses, palm trees and gardens. Surprisingly, we did not meet a single oncoming car. The navigator took us to the edge of Santa Cruz and stuck us in a one-way road – the oncoming one. In fact, we could get to the parking lot much faster if we went down the same way as we went up the mirador, but that would not be interesting! Finally, we got to the embankment, found parking, and it turned out to be free today.

We went for a walk in a completely empty city: all shops and restaurants are closed, there are practically no people on the streets, and the cobbled central street is dotted with colorful confetti – traces of the past holiday.

9002sel4 Deserted square Anmo brought us to Spain. The silence here was broken by an interesting character: on a bench, opposite the Church of the Holy Savior, there was a peasant with a tape recorder turned on at full volume, from which groovy reggae sounded. Reggae in an empty city, on the central square – makes a strong impression :))

Most of the cathedrals built during the 16th century are Moorish in style, with thick walls painted white and volcanic stonework at the corners.
Church of the Savior (Iglesia Matriz de El Salvador). The bell tower was erected at the very beginning of the 16th century.

Here, in the Plaza de España, in addition to the church, you can find a stone fountain (end of the 16th century) and the City Hall building.

Climbing up the empty street, we found ourselves in Saint Domingo Square with the church of the same name.

An interesting house was also found here. Judging by the inscription, Palm architects work here, who apparently were original.

Even the city roofs are a constant reminder that we are on the greenest island. And tomorrow we will be convinced of this for sure.

Having bypassed a small quarter, we again found ourselves near the Cathedral of the Savior.

Collection of door handles

Where there are elegant entrance groups in the entrances, doors are open everywhere.

Santa Cruz Fortress

We spent a little over an hour walking around the city. With great difficulty we found a restaurant here that was ready to feed us. The food is cheap and very mediocre. But, as they say, in the absence of fish, cancer is a fish.

Second day. La Cumbrecita – Los Llanos

The most important thing that is planned for today is a trip to the Taburiente National Park (Caldera de Taburiente) in the Cumbrecita zone. There are many hiking trails on Kumbrechit. Due to the fact that the place for parking cars there is very limited (there are only 16 places available for booking), there are only two ways to get there by car: either take a taxi from the information office, or book a parking time in advance via the Internet on the website
National parks of the Canary Islands. I preferred the second way. On the site, you need to select the date, arrival hours and the amount of time spent there, print this reservation (it’s free) in two copies and be sure to take it with you.

On the way we stop at the observation deck de la Cumre, from where you can see two islands at once: Tenerife and La Gomera.

Then, through a series of tunnels, along a simple serpentine, we continue our way towards the town of El Paso, from where the branch of the road to Cumbrecita begins.

In the information center we grab a map of the Caldera, indicating all possible routes, distance, approximate travel time.

The nature here is amazing! A variety of trees grow: fluffy Canarian pines, different varieties of palm trees, flowering almonds and still bald.

After a while, we pass the checkpoint and present our reservation. The narrow road begins to twist and rise up.

The place was found not in the main parking lot, but in the additional one. We buried our “nose” in a mosaic of Christmas trees.

That’s all (almost) parking on Cumbrecita

Look around – beauty! We unfolded the map, began to choose a route. For a long time they could not come to a decision. Where I wanted to go – it turned out to be 5-6 km, where the path was 1 km – it seems sad and uninteresting. I made a reservation for 3 hours.

After much deliberation, the route to Pico Bejenado (1.854 m) was chosen. And although the map said that the way there is not close and is more than 4 km, with a rise of 560 m, we somehow ignored this information, or rather, did not take it seriously enough. Having dressed the children and ourselves in the warmest clothes (January 7, after all, and the mountains), we cheerfully began to climb. A narrow path led up the slope, very quickly the car park turned out to be somewhere far below, which gave us strength and confidence that we could cope with the ascent without any problems. We started at 11.40, timed to calculate the return point.

Here you can clearly see the width of the path along which you have to climb up above the caldera.

Our children, experienced travelers, went forward “like tanks”, and were not tired at all. But for adults, the climb was harder. The flat soles of our shoes constantly slipped along the needles that covered the path, and now and then stumbled on the volcanic stones and bumps that came across on the way.

All our suffering was compensated by the beauty and fresh pine air that surrounds us.

Look down and see the abyss!

Warm clothes turned out to be superfluous, and after 30 minutes of getting up we were all soaked. Finally, we reached the first peak of El Rodeo, where we rested, undressed, packing all the warm clothes in my father’s immense backpack.

La Palma beaches

Puerto Naos is a nice little resort with 330 hours of sunshine a year. Here is the longest black sand beach on the island, many cafes, restaurants and shops.

2 km to the south is Charco Verde, a picturesque sandy beach ideal for families.

Popular hotels in La Palma

Guides on La Palma

Things to do and attractions in La Palma

The capital city of Santa Cruz is a small town whose main attractions are located within a few blocks of the Avenida Maritima promenade. It is worth seeing here: Plaza de España, Dali Street with the Salazar Palace of the 17th century, Constitution Square, the Church of the Holy Light of the 16th century, Ayantamiento (town hall) of the 16th century. It is also worth visiting the Tobacco House, where interesting tours are held and you can buy very high-quality cigars.

Maps of La Palma

La Caldera de Taburiente National Park

La Caldera de Taburiente – a giant crater with a diameter of 8 km and a depth of up to 2 km, formed by powerful volcanic eruptions. This fourth national park in Spain was opened in 1954. There are many hiking trails in the park (some require good health when climbing). There is a volcanic rock (10 km in diameter) and the “Gorge of Fear” (the height of the walls reaches 2000 m). The park can be reached by car or bus from Santa Cruz (8 km).

Pico de la Cruz is one of the highest peaks in the park. You can climb here in 4-5 hours. Roque de los Muchachos is a path that runs along the highest peaks, which offers stunning views of the crater walls. At the very top of Mount Muchasos, at an altitude of 2400 m, an observation deck has recently opened – the highest on the island. The new observation deck is part of the Espigon del Roque de los Muchachos sightseeing route and is expected to soon become the most visited on the island. Lomo de las Chosas, on the other hand, is a short and easy trail.

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things to do in La Palma

1. Find out more about benajoares at the Museum of La Sarza.
2. Buy quality cigars in the Tobacco House – if not for yourself, then as a gift.
3. Feel like you’re on top of the world at the observation deck at the top of Mount Muchasos.
4. Overcome yourself on a difficult walking route through the La Caldera de Taburiente park.

Los Tilos

The rocky walls of the Barranco del Agua gorge are the largest habitat on the island of the ancient laurel forest – laurisilva. At 19In 83, Los Tilos was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.

In a 5 sq. km there are several hiking trails. One of them leads to the observation deck of Mirador Las Barrandas. A longer (6 km) and difficult trail with steep climbs goes northwest to Caldera de Marcos y Cordero, where you can admire the picturesque waterfalls.

Beaches Costa Adeje

All beaches of the resort are covered with fine gray sand and almost all have sunbeds, umbrellas, deck chairs, toilets, showers. Most of the services are paid. The beaches are regularly cleaned, so some of them have the status of quality “blue flag” – the highest rating.

Playa del Duque . The beach is famous for the hotel Bahia del Duque. Very beautiful, expensive, but almost no infrastructure.

Playa Fanabe and Playa Torviscas are the largest beaches in the resort. Their length is more than a kilometer. Along their coast there are many hotels and apartments, restaurants and small shops. There are entertainment for children.

Playa de Puerto Colon . Relatively small beach. It is located next to the Fañabe beach and can offer vacationers many bars and cafes with excellent sea views. In the evenings, young people like to gather here, they are attracted by the local disco El Faro . This beach has a yacht port.

Hotels in Costa Adeje on the map with prices

More than 100 hotels and apartments of different levels of stars and prices are located on the 6 km sandy beach of the resort. With our selection you will find the best prices for hotels in Costa Adeje among many booking sites and all tour operators.

Best hotels in Costa Adeje 5 stars

Best hotels in Costa Adeje 4 stars

Best hotels in Costa Adeje 3 stars

Entertainment and attractions Costa Adeje

Siam Park (Siam Park) – a new water park in Tenerife. This is one of the most popular places on the island for families. Without children, it is also interesting here – many slides are designed just for adult visitors.

Aqualand (Aqualand) – an older, but not lost popularity water park.

Monkey Park is a great place to relax with children. In addition to monkeys, there are other animals here.

Golf Costa Adeje . This 27-hole golf course is considered one of the best in Europe. Beginners can hire an instructor.

Teide National Park . Almost every tourist who arrives in Tenerife wants to admire this attraction.

Port of Puerto Colon accepts only yachts and pleasure boats, so it absolutely does not spoil the atmosphere of relaxation and excellent scenery. Here you can rent a yacht or buy a walking tour of the Canary Islands.

Shopping

Plaza del Duke is the most famous shopping center in this area of ​​the island. Shoppers will find plenty of goods here. Fashion boutiques often have big discount sales. Nearby there are 2 more shopping centers Fanabe (Fanabe) and El Mirador (El Mirador) .

Restaurants, clubs, nightlife

Most of the nightlife takes place in the western part of the resort, closer to the border with the resort of Las Americas. It is there that most of the establishments are concentrated, working until late at night. In other areas of the resort, with the onset of darkness, almost all establishments are closed and the streets are noticeably empty.

Casino Playa de las Americas is a kind of local Las Vegas.

Monkey Beach Club is a very popular bar located in Las Americas on Troy Beach.

How to get to Costa Adeje

From the south and north airport you can take local buses, but the most convenient option would be to order a taxi from the airport before departure (transfer) or rent a car. This is especially convenient if you are traveling with luggage or traveling with children. You can order a transfer from Tenerife airport to Costa Adeje through this form.

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Hotel information

Villa De Adeje Beach 3*

One of our top picks in Adeje. You can walk to the beach in just 6 minutes. Villa De Adeje Beach Aparthotel is located 500 meters from Torviscas Beach and a 12-minute drive from Tenerife South Airport. It offers an outdoor pool, gym and comfortable one-bedroom apartments.

The apartments are decorated in pastel colors with wooden furniture. The living room has a sofa and TV, while the kitchenette comes with an electric oven, electric hob and refrigerator. In addition, you have a balcony or a terrace.

The aparthotel has a buffet restaurant. The neighboring streets of the Playa de las Americas area offer a variety of restaurants, bars and shops.

Villa De Adeje Beach also offers a wide range of activities, including a swimming pool and a sun terrace. Other facilities include a squash court, table tennis tables, games room, hot tub and sauna.

Las Américas Golf Course is 800 meters away and Costa Adeje Golf Club is a 10-minute drive away. The Teide National Park is 40 km away.

Location of the hotel

Villa De Adeje Beach 3*

* – Information about the services is taken from the official website of the hotel and from the websites of tour operators. Farvater is not responsible for the complete accuracy of the information provided and the changes that the hotel may introduce.

Hotel amenities

Villa De Adeje Beach 3*, reviews 10 9+: Spacious room, good view from the window, cleaning every day. A varied lunch and dinner, you can choose a dish to your liking.

8.4

Excellent

Reviews10

Olga Rest 10/11/2019

+: 1) excellent varied food – an acceptable choice of meat and fish dishes. 2) high-quality daily cleaning of the room. 3) helpful staff 4) the beach is within walking distance (10-15 minutes) 5) when booking, I asked for a room with an ocean view and we were given a great option. -: For whom it is important: weak wi-fi in the room. There are no cosmetic kits, only soap. (it didn’t matter to us, we brought our own).

9.2

Great

Reviews10

Family Rest 08/04/2019

+: Super staff !!! Thanks to all!!! -: Paid wi-fi. Uncomfortable pillows. No Compliment from the hotel for a birthday (even for regular customers 🙂 ).

9.6

Excellent

Reviews10

Valeriy Rest 04/15/2019

+: Very polite and attentive staff.Various and delicious lunches and breakfasts. The service in the restaurant is very commendable. Special thanks to Eva. She helped us a lot. In case of a problem with smoking neighbors, she immediately suggested that we move to another room. All our questions were always answered very politely. -: The room for storing luggage and resting after check-out is poorly equipped, not even towels and nothing to hang your clothes on to change on the road. There is only one private room and it is often occupied. We wanted to pay for it and spend 5 hours comfortably before departure, but it did not work out.

9.6

Excellent

Reviews10

Ekaterina Rest with great views of the ocean and city. There is a small refrigerator, stove, dishes. Good food: no frills, but tasty; fish, meat, chicken are always on the menu. Fruits: oranges, watermelons, bananas, apples, kiwi. Cleaning every day. -: High price for extension of the number: 50 euros had to be paid for 3 hours, because. fell ill on the trip. Evening shows on the subject only for people over 60. There is no kettle in the kitchen corner. You need to pay a deposit for the remote control from the air conditioner and the TV (the money is then returned). pass.

8.8

Excellent

Reviews10

Natalya Rest 01/14/2019

+: The room has a safe. – Pillows are very uncomfortable. There were 2 plates, 2 cups, 2 glasses, 2 spoons and 2 forks and a small frying pan for 4 guests. No pots or pots. There were also 2 blankets. , dinners and lunches are varied -: No free Wi-Fi, paid for a week, the quality is good

8.4

Excellent

Reviews10

Elizaveta Rest 11/17/2018

+: Large selection on the buffet, delicious food. It was convenient with a stroller and a child, all the necessary places in the hotel can be reached without steps.

6.8

Good

Reviews10

Vera Vybornova Rest 09/25/2018

Rested with my husband from May 17 to May 28, 2017. Chose closer to the ocean. The first time was in Tenerife at the end of November 2016, we lived in Laguna – 2, It’s sooooo far away. So this time we chose closer. The hotel is ok but small. There are a lot of foreigners, mostly English-speaking. All normal, pleasant. Our room had an ocean view.

9.4

Excellent

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Evgeny Rest 09/23/2018

+: The room (number) is very good. The TV is good, there are Russian channels. There is air conditioning. Liked the pools. There is always a place on the sunbed. The restaurant is very good, the waiters are lovely (here’s breakfast is a bit poor). -: Of course, I understand that the hotel is 3 stars, but WI FI IS PAID !!! And it still works horrendously. There was a complete apogee when it turned out that in order to use the TV and air conditioning, you need to RECEIVE 20 and 25 euro remotes from them at the reception on a deposit. I have not seen this ANYWHERE!!!! It’s a shame !!! Of course, this is not news – paid umbrellas on the beach, but on the territory of the hotel – amazing. So we were about to leave, so at exactly 12 they took off the bracelets from us and explained that now we can’t dine on the territory of the hotel. Formally, of course, everything is correct, but somehow undignified. Well, we will not unite them to death. By the way, upon arrival we did not have lunch (did not have time). Of course, the sea is far away, it is dreary to go back (uphill). But halfway there is a shopping center right there – there is an elevator and the most disgusting

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juliakostja
January 13, 2019

Excellent stay at the hotel!!! Thanks to the great staff (special thanks to the Russian-speaking woman at the reception, unfortunately I don’t know her name) We rested with my husband from January 4 to 11, 2019. The room was simple ideal -414. VIP zone. We had a separate and large terrace overlooking the ocean. A bar at the entrance under the common room. well, on the terrace there is a table with chairs and 3 sunbeds, so you could sunbathe without seeing the water. In the hotel there is a jacuzzi (you need to take a card at the reception) It looks like we only use it. It’s very good in the restaurant. Everything is delicious and a lot of variety. Cleaning and towel change every day. .But this is a very small minus of this hotel. Up to 7 minutes at a calm pace. Everything is very close. We didn’t take the Internet at the hotel, because opposite the road there are shopping arcades where Wi-Fi is free. There are even benches where you can sit and chat on the Internet .Very satisfied with the trip and in full lem .
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nastik1212 Moscow, Russia

I have long wanted to visit the Canary Islands, and after choosing this hotel, I ended up there! Posted almost immediately. True, we didn’t do much, because. we had all inclusive. We had a view of the ocean and mountains, but so beautiful. Everything is standard in the room, there are no complaints about cleaning, the balcony is large, it is very pleasant to sit with a glass of sangria and enjoy the view! The pool at the hotel is small, there were always sunbeds, you didn’t need to do it! Wi-fi at the reception is paid … Euro or one and a half, I don’t remember exactly … Now about the food: insanely delicious, fish every day, while there was such a caught and cooked one. In addition to it, chicken, pork, etc. Nobody lives hungry. Everything is very tasty, thanks to the chefs! On occasion – you need to go down the hill for about 7-10 minutes along a well-groomed road, it’s all nice, but it climbs back up the hill – it’s somehow hard, but it seems to me that this is a plus, instead of fitness! 🙂 City beach, public, sun beds are paid. This beach, which is from the hotel, is in the bay, around the entertainment, bars and cafes. If you get out of it, you will get to the beaches that are located exactly in the ocean. The view is amazing. There are only 2 clubs in the resort: Papagayo (open every day until the morning) and Monkey Beach (parties are held 2 times a week from 5 to 11 pm – but what !!!) / We took 2 excursions. 1. Teide Volcano – 3800 meters above sea level, amazing. They differ in that they dress warmer, jeans and a jacket are a must, as the temperature drops there and the wind is strong, but this does not give any impression of what you see! 2. Loro Park is something with something, squealed with delight, the park itself reminds something of the exotic, the animals there are what you need, there are also 4 shows – whales, fur seals, parrots and killer whales, everything is insanely beautiful and qualitatively! I would love to visit this place again. It will be interesting not only for children, but also for adults. The cost, as I remember right now, is 33 euros! By the way, excursions were taken on the street. This is the first country we came to and the guide said take excursions outside, everything is safe. They took it and did not regret it! In general, the rest was a success, there were no special cons! I would give the hotel 4*+. Happy to be back there again!
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maryn409 Moscow, Russia

We rested in this hotel from 4 to 13 June 2017. From the pros: very friendly staff, though only one girl out of 3 people on the shift spoke Russian, once every 3 days, they communicated in English with experience. Excellent homemade food, though coffee and tea are instant (not ice), but wines and beer are credited. Snacks used this hot dogs, pizza and sandwiches, you can eat (fast food, warm). There is no cereal for breakfast, a regular table + 3 types of yogurt, muesli and fruit. For lunch and dinner, there are always soups, though one kind. For a trio, the food is super, the waiters serve like in an expensive restaurant – they take away the plates, they are very friendly. Great location. Opposite the hotel, free buses to Siam Mall and Siam Park, excursions were also brought and taken away from the hotel. Across the road and down the block, at the crossroads in the complex of shops on the (-1) floor is a mercadona department store – like our auchan, where you can buy groceries cheaply. We walked 10 minutes on the beach, went down by elevator through the shopping center. It is better to go through the coast and choose the beach to the right of the nearest ones. Of the minuses: there is no soap and shampoo in the room – gel is poured into containers next to the shower, like in toilets.

▷ Canary or Balearic Islands? Discover which is best for you!

Balearic Islands vs Canary Islands: Which one to choose? Both Spanish islands receive every year millions of visitors because of their amazing beaches and their warm, perfect weather.

However, when planning your holiday in Spain, you might find it hard to choose between Balearic or Canary Islands. If you are one of those, keep reading this ultimate guide to the Spanish Islands by Oh My Good Guide.

Here you’ll discover which is the best one for you, based on weather, beaches, highlights, typical food, flight connections, or best time to visit among others.

So..Let the battle begin! Canary Islands vs Balearic Islands – Round 1!

Table Of Contents

1. Canary and Balearic Islands: Which is the best Spanish island to visit?
   • 1. What are the islands of Spain called?
   • 2. Balearic and Canary islands map: Where are they in Spain?
   • 3. Balearic vs Canary Islands: What is the best island to visit in Spain?
   • 4. Which one has better beaches: Canaries or Balearics?
   • 5. Which is hotter Canaries or Balearics?
   • 6. Top Things to do in the Canary Islands vs Balearic Islands?
   • 7. Canaries or Balearics: Day trips, excursions & adventures
   • 8. Canary and Balearic Islands: Flights
   • 9. Canary Islands or Balearic Islands: Best prices?
   • 10. What is the typical food and drink? Balearics vs Canaries!
2. Best Time To Visit the Canary Islands Or Balearic Islands
   • What is the best time to travel to Balearic Islands?
   • What is the best time to travel to Canary Islands?
3. The final decision: Choose the Balearic or Canary Islands if…
   • A. Choose the Balearic Islands for your holiday in Spain if:
   • B. Choose the Canary Islands for your holiday in Spain if:

Canary and Balearic Islands: Which is the best Spanish island to visit?

1. What are the islands of Spain called?

Spain‘s islands are primarily in two areas: The Balearic Islands are in the Mediterranean Sea, and the main islands include the well-known Ibiza and Mallorca (also called Majorca), as well as Menorca and Formentera. The Canary Islands are out in the Atlantic Ocean, closest to the African coast of Morocco. There are 7 Canary islands but most tourists limit themselves to 4 of these: Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Tenerife (the three least touristic are: La Gomera, El Hierro, La Palma).

2. Balearic and Canary islands map: Where are they in Spain?

Majorca is about 170 kilometers away from the Spanish mainland, located in the Mediterranean Sea, whereas Gran Canaria is about 2,000 kilometers further south-westerly in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The distance to the African west coast is just 180 kilometers. Geologically Gran Canaria is allocated to the African continent.

– Canary and Balearic Islands Location Map

– Canary Islands Map

– Balearic Islands Map

3. Balearic vs Canary Islands: What is the best island to visit in Spain?

Spain alone has many fantastic destinations to explore, including its two groups of islands: The Canaries and the Balearic Islands. Both sets of islands are gorgeous sunny getaways that fall within the price range of many holidaymakers. And both have miles of beaches and scores of flights spoiling you for choice.

We’ve shortlisted 10 incredible Spanish Islands that you should definitely take a trip to:

– Best Island to visit in the Balearic Islands

• Ibiza: An Electrifying Nightlife And Delectable Cuisine
• Majorca: Spain’s largest island with incredible Beaches And Resorts
• Menorca: The Historical Island!
• Formentera: White Beaches And A Lighthouse!

– Best Island to visit in the Canary Islands

• El Hierro: The Gorgeous Island!
• La Gomera: A Paradise For Hikers!
• Lanzarote: Volcanos, Food & More!
• La Palma: Lush Green Jungles And Walking Tours!
• Gran Canaria: Golf Arenas, Surfing Fun & More!
• Tenerife: With El Teide Volcano – A Heaven For Mountain Lovers!

4.

Which one has better beaches: Canaries or Balearics?

Caló del Moro, Majorca

The beaches in the Balearics are mostly white sandy beaches, while the Canaries have lots of beaches with black volcanic sand, due to their volcanic nature. Nonetheless, both the Canaries and the Balearics have some great beaches, some of them man-made, created due to the growing tourism on the islands.

One thing you can be sure of in each island group is that you’ll find both full-on resort-backed beaches all the way through to small undiscovered coves where you can escape the crowds and have the beach pretty much to yourself. So whether you’re a family, a group, or just a couple looking for some time out, there’s somewhere for you.

– Which Balearic Island has the best beaches?

Here you go, the best beaches in each one of the Balearic Islands so that you can see and choose for yourself!

• Formentera: Ses Illetes, Cala Saona, Playa De S’alga and Es Cavall d’en Borras
• Menorca: Cala Turqueta, Cala Escorxada, Cala Macarelleta, Calas Mitjana and Mitjaneta
• Mallorca: Formentor, Cala Deià and Playa de Alcúdia
• Ibiza: Cala Benirrás, Cala Llentrisca and Ses Salinas

– Which Canary Island has the best beaches?

Same for the Canary Islands, here you have the list of the best beaches in each one of the Canary Islands. Have a look and choose the best Canary Island for you according to the top beaches in Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Tenerife or Gran Canaria:

• Fuerteventura: Corralejo Grandes Playas, Cotillo Lagoons, Cofete and La Pared and Sotavento Beach
• Lanzarote: Papagayo Beach, Famara Beach, Playa Mujeres and Playa Grande in Puerto del Carmen
• Tenerife: Las Teresitas Beach, La Tejita and Playa La Arena
• Gran Canaria: Maspalomas Beach, Amadores and Playa Las Canteras

5. Which is hotter Canaries or Balearics?

The summer months in the Balearics are just as hot as the Canaries, but as winter draws in it does get much milder. If you’re looking for a winter break, we recommend heading to one of the Canary Islands

6. Top Things to do in the Canary Islands vs Balearic Islands?

Windsurfing in the Canary Islands

Canary Islands: Watersports fans rejoice! The wild waters of the Atlantic Ocean surrounding the islands play host to some of the best settings for practicing your skills and topping up on some adrenaline. Windsurf or surf around Fuerteventura or go on a full-on diving expedition during your holidays in Tenerife, it’s all up to you!

Balearic Islands: Same rules apply for the Balearic Islands but with a bit less wind and more history. Visit the castles and historical sights of Majorca or go on a holiday to Ibiza and fly like a spaceman over water on a flyboard. Other more traditional water activities like banana boats, kayaking, and pedalos are also up for a ride so what you choose to do depends on your preference and pocket.

7. Canaries or Balearics: Day trips, excursions & adventures

Mas Palomas Beach in Gran Canaria

Both island groups have plenty of things to occupy you on days out, from water parks to boat trips, shopping centers to, of course, those beaches. But there’s much more on offer:

– Top things to do on a day trip in the Canary Islands

• In Tenerife, you can go up a volcano, Mount Teide, or visit Siam Park – one of the biggest water parks in the world.
• In Gran Canaria, you can learn to Padi dive or go hiking to the Roque Nublo for a stunning day of mountain scenery.
• Spend a day exploring the sand dunes at Corralejo on Fuerteventura or the moon-like landscapes of the interior of the island.

– Top things to do on a day trip in the Balearic Islands

• In Majorca, take the tourist train from Palma to Soller through the mountain scenery and onwards to Puerto Soller by an old San Franciscan tram, before heading to the village of Valldemossa for the monastery tour.
• Take the boat from Ibiza to Formentera and spend a day on the beach, coupled with having fun bathing in the free sulfur mud baths on S’Espalmador Island close to the main beach strip.
• Head out in Menorca to Monte Toro for wonderful views across the island, or a tour of Ciutadella, the historic harbor town on the west of the island with its windy streets, waterfront and old churches.

8. Canary and Balearic Islands: Flights

The average flying time from the UK to the Canaries is around 4 hours each way. There are direct services to five of the islands from the UK and many other European destinations with many of them operating year-round – after all, the Canaries are known just as much for their winter sun as they are as a summer holiday destination.

Getting to the Balearics is somewhat quicker, with flights taking 2 to 2.5 hours from airports all over the UK and Western Europe countries. Flights to these islands are concentrated in the summer months from around the end of March to the end of October. You’ll also find direct flights to Majorca through the winter and connect to the remaining islands by air or ferry on arrival.

9. Canary Islands or Balearic Islands: Best prices?

The prices for resorts, hotels and activities are similar in the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands. However, you might see a little difference in the prices if you go out for dinner or go shopping, as in the Canary Islands all prices are VAT exempt.

There are always good deals and offers on accommodation, you just need to find them! As a reference: An all-inclusive deal to the Balearics in July starts from as little as 260 € in a three-star hotel on Majorca. The best price for a similar quality holiday in the Canaries starts from 300 € in Fuerteventura. Have a look at our recommendations and compare different companies to always get the best price:

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10. What is the typical food and drink? Balearics vs Canaries!

Fideuà, a specialty from Balearic Islands

Apart from the typical Spanish food you can find throughout Spain, the Canary and Balearic Islands have their own delicacies:

– Balearic Islands typical food and drink:

• Pa’amb oli: snack – tomato, oil, and garlic-smothered bread
• Fideuà: main meal – Balearic version of paella made with noodles instead of rice
• Ensaimada: cake – spiral-shaped bun, topped with icing sugar
• Frigola and Hierbas ibicencas: drinks – made from a mix of herbs and drunk over ice

– Canary Islands typical food and drink:

• Green or Red Mojo picón with Papas arrugás: snack – small local potatoes boiled and served with mojo, a sauce made with garlic, paprika and chili!
• Ropa vieja: main meal – chickpeas, beef, chicken and potatoes stew
• Ron Miel: drink – local honey rum.

Best Time To Visit the Canary Islands Or Balearic Islands

What is the best time to travel to Balearic Islands?

• The end of June, the beginning of July, and September (in these months the islands are less packed).
• The most chaotic and congested period: The end of July and August.

What is the best time to travel to Canary Islands?

• All year long, due to the mild and stable climate without much thermal fluctuation. In winter it doesn’t cool down too much (temperatures average around 20°C) and in summer you won’t suffer from the heat due to the dry climate.
• High season: from Christmas to Easter (more expensive accommodation prices).
• During May and June traveling will be less congested and cheaper.

The final decision: Choose the Balearic or Canary Islands if…

A.

Choose the Balearic Islands for your holiday in Spain if:

Palma de Mallorca, capital of the Balearic ISlands

• You like the nightlife, lively after-hours and the dance club (Ibiza and Majorca are the top choices).
• If you prefer short flights 
• You love discovering small coves
• If you’re traveling with friends and want to meet new people.

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Which Balearic Island is the best one for you?

• Majorca. Best for Beach-lovers, city-dwellers, fancy wines, and cyclists.
• Menorca. Best for: Peace and quiet, authenticity, snorkelers, families with young kids.
• Ibiza. Sunset-hunters, party-goers, hippy markets.
• Formentera. Best for: Untouched beaches, nature, diving.

B.

Choose the Canary Islands for your holiday in Spain if:

Volcano Teide in Tenerife, Canary Islands

• You want to vacation during the winter or in a period when temperatures in the Balearics will be cold,
• You’re not seeking a happening nightlife,
• You have an adventurous spirit (you are looking for sun, sea, and adventure. )
• Wind doesn’t bother you (aside from a few sheltered zones, the Canaries are windy).
• You like walking on long beaches.

– Which Canary Island is the best one for you?

• Tenerife – Best Canary Island for nightlife.
• Gran Canaria – Best Canary Island for hiking.
• Lanzarote – Best Canary Island for families.
• Fuerteventura – Best Canary Island for beaches.
• La Gomera – Best Canary Island for authenticity.
• La Palma – Best Canary Island for snorkeling.
• El Hierro –  Best unspoiled Canary Island for nature

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Eupedia Home > Spain Travel Guide > Canary Islands Teide volcano on Tenerife Island, Canary Islands. Introduction Located 1,500 km southwest of mainland Spain, 100 km off the coast of Morocco, the Canary Islands (Islas Canarias in Spanish) are the top tourist destination in Spain, with over 10 million visitors per year – a fifth of all tourist arrivals in Spain. Blessed with sunshine all the year round, the Canaries have become a winter refuge for Northern Europeans in need of warm weather, particularly Germans and Britons. The Canaries are a volcanic archipelago composed of seven relatively large islands (Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro) and six smaller ones (La Graciosa, Alegranza, Isla de Lobos, Montaa Clara, Roque del Este, and Roque del Oeste). All together they make up a land area of 7,493 km (2,893 sq mi), a bit smaller than Corsica. The main population centres are Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. 83% of the Canaries’s 2.1 million inhabitants live on the islands of Gran Canaria and Tenerife. The local economy relies heavily on tourism, but tobacco, sugarcane, bananas, papayas, mangos, oranges, figs, melons, grapes, peaches, apricots and other fruits are also grown and exported. Beaches are far from being the only attraction of these tropical islands. People come here to see nature in its most glorious state. The Teide National Park in Tenerife and the Garajonay National Park in La Gomera were both designated World Heritage Sites by the UNESCO, while te whole island of Lanzarote is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Cuisine Canarian cuisine is a simple affair, making the most of the fresh local ingredients, including a wealth of ripe fruits and vegetables. The traditional cuisine blends harmoniously Spanish, Portuguese, and North African influences. Canarian cuisine has in turn had a considerable impact on Latin American cuisine through emigration, especially to Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela. Canarian dishes, be it meat, fish or potatoes, are typically served with mojo, a moderately spicy sauce made with olive oil, garlic, paprika, and cumin, and flavoured with the likes of vinegar, lemon, orange or lime juice. The most common variety is the red mojo (made with dried red peppers and chillies), followed by the green one (coriander and parsley), while the orange mojo (bitter oranges) is the least often encountered. Another key Canarian ingredient is gofio, flour made from roasted wheat or sweet corn, that is added to most sauces, soups, stews, desserts, and even ice cream. Gofio is thought to be have been the main staple of the diet of the Guanches, the aboriginal inhabitants of the Canary Islands. Canarian culinary specialties include the papas arrugadas (small unpeeled potatoes boiled in salt water and usually served with chicken and topped with mojo), puchero canario (a stew made of pumpkin, cabbage, sweet potatoes, pork and beef), ropa vieja (lit. “old clothes”; a dish of chicken and beef mixed with potatoes and chickpeas), and sancocho (a soupy fish stew with potatoes and mojo). For dessert, try bienmesabe (lit. “it tastes good to me”; almond cream dessert made of grounded almonds, lemon rinds, honey, cinnamon and egg yolks) or truchas de Navidad (semi-circular pies filled with sweet potato and almond – traditionally eaten in winter). The Canaries have produced wine ever since the first vines were introduced by the Spanish in the 15th century. There are now ten Canarian Denominacin de Origen, half of which on Tenerife. Banana liqueur and honeyed rum are two other popular drinks. 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Spain′s Canary Islands draw more migrants despite dangers | Africa | DW

A lack of prospects exacerbated by the pandemic has been leading tens of thousands of Africans to make the dangerous crossing to Spain’s Canary Islands. It remains unclear how many have died in the attempt.

This boat was found off the Canaries in April with all 24 people on board dead

The Senegalese army managed to rescue all 82 migrants on board a boat that had capsized earlier this month. Good news of this kind is a rare commodity along the stretch of the Atlantic off the west coast of Africa.

The migrants had boarded the vessel in Gambia and were apparently attempting to reach the Canaries. It is a crossing that frequently ends fatally. Almost every week there are reports of people who die while trying to make their way to the Spanish islands.

The workers’ committee chairman of Spain’s Maritime Rescue, Ismael Furio, recently said the service urgently needed more staff. The news platform Cronicas de Lanzarote quoted him as saying that there were times when “they were not in a position to get everyone out of the water, and people were falling back into the sea and drowning.”

Lethal Atlantic

Statistics from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) show that in 2020 and 2021 there has been a considerable increase in the number of people leaving the West African coast for the Canary Islands compared to previous years. Most people attempt the crossing in simple wooden dugouts that are not suited to rough open waters.

In 2020, some 23,000 people reached the Canary Islands. Up to November 22 of this year, more than 19,000 people had successfully made the crossing. According to the IOM, 849 were reported as dead or missing in 2020. This year, that figure was considerably higher, at 909.

Oussama El Baroudi, who works for the IOM in Spain, told DW that these were cautious estimates and that many cases went unrecorded.

“The only certainty we have is that it is the minimal estimation. So there are plenty, unfortunately, plenty of embarkations that get lost and we don’t have any information on that,” said El Baroudi.

Figures cited by human rights organizations like Caminando Fronteras, which is in close contact with the migrants, are twice as high. It is completely unclear how many people attempt the crossing. 

There is no way of knowing how many people set out for the journey but never arrive

“It is absolutely not safe, and it is super dangerous — no matter where,” marine researcher Johannes Karstensen told DW. “The dangerous things for such small boats there are winds and currents and small waves that form locally and make such a crossing so awful. And when these boats are overloaded  — whether it is the Mediterranean or the Atlantic  — it is always bound to backfire.”

One man who has made this life-threatening journey is Mbaye Babacar Diouf. In 2003, at the age of 15, he set out from Senegal in a dugout canoe with 138 people. It was the beginning of the first big wave of migration to the Canary Islands.

In the InfoMigrants podcast, an international media project in which DW is also involved, he said: “We didn’t know what we were letting ourselves in for.” He said his journey took 10 days. “On the eighth day we saw people who had died in their boat. People who had set out a week before us.” 

More than 100 kilometers (62 miles) of ocean still separate the Canary Islands from the African continent  at its closest point on the Moroccan coast.

“Of course, the routes, the sea routes from Morocco — slash Western Sahara — toward the Canary Islands are very risky. But I would say less, much less risky than the ones from the neighbors, such as from Senegal, Gambia, or Mauretania,” El Baroudi said.

Senegal’s northernmost port, Saint Louis, is some 1,400 kilometers away. It is not unusual for migrants to spend two weeks out on the open Atlantic.

“And what we can also say is that the embarkations leaving from, for instance, Mauritania, Gambia or Senegal are much more crowded and, therefore, much more risky, especially in these periods where the weather conditions are not optimal,” he added.

The drivers of migration

But why do people embark on this dangerous crossing? Since 2020, more people have been arriving in Spain via this route than via the Mediterranean. 

The western Mediterranean route is more closely patrolled — the coast guard have picked up more people there, according to El Baroudi. He said that was one reason why people smugglers transferred their operations to Spain’s Canary Islands. The IOM estimates that most of the people who take this route come from the countries on the Atlantic coast between Morocco and Guinea and from Mali. That, at least, is what the organization has heard from countless migrants.

The number of migrants trying to get to the Canaries has surged since 2020

It is alarming that more and more women and children are among the dead  — an indication that entire families are now making the crossing and not just young men looking for work. El Baroudi said he believes that this can be attributed to the knock-on effects of the coronavirus pandemic: Lockdowns have hit local economies and destroyed people’s livelihoods. He said the lack of security in the region and the increasing effects of the climate crisis are also contributing factors.

According to an IOM survey conducted in Senegal in 2019 before the start of the pandemic, a large number of those canvassed already said they were considering making the crossing to the Canaries — despite the risks. Similar sentiments were expressed to DW in interviews with young people in Thiaroye-sur-Mer, a fishing village on the edge of the capital, Dakar.

“People are disappointed with life. And they aren’t hiding it any more,” a young man said. He said they were hoping for a better life by leaving. “Many don’t arrive, but others do. And if they get brought back, they try it again. I think that they aren’t afraid of dying. They have already seen it all.”

Migrants are given first aid on the quayside after being picked up off the Canary Islands

Moustapha Diouf is one person from Senegal who decided differently in the end. He made the crossing but was deported after his arrival on the Canary Islands. Then, in 2006, he set up an organization for returnees. His aim is to provide as many people as possible with good prospects back home.

Editorial assistance: Uta Steinwehr

This article was originally written in German.

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Flying between Barcelona to Canary Islands, Spain COVID-19 test requirements

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This page covers COVID-19 measures at Barcelona Airport for departing flights and COVID-19 travel documentation needed to fly from Barcelona Airport to Canary Islands

In addition, you’ll also find links to the official websites for Canary Islands where you’ll be able to check the following:

• COVID-19 entry restrictions to Canary Islands from Barcelona
• COVID-19 travel documentation needed to enter Canary Islands from Barcelona
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However the staff of your airline might check you have all your COVID-19 travel documentation for Canary Islands before you board the plane and the Authorities of Canary Islands will check you have all your COVID-19 travel documentation when you arrive to Canary Islands so we strongly recommend you check the entry restrictions, the COVID-19 travel documentation and the COVID-19 test requirements for Canary Islands in advance and that you have all the required travel documents required before heading to Barcelona Airport to take your flight for Canary Islands

We have provided more information below on the COVID-19 entry restrictions, travel documentation and test requirements to enter Canary Islands from Barcelona.

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If you need an antigen or PCR test travel certificate to travel to Canary Islands you can easily get tested in Barcelona. It is worth getting tested in the city centre rather than the airport to ensure you have your documentation in plenty of time before your flight. It also means you don’t have to arrive too early at Barcelona Airport and you are not feeling rushed to get your test certificates on time. Sometimes there is a minor error or detail that needs to be corrected on the Fit To Fly certificate and you need enough time to be able to check your certificate details are 100% correct.

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COVID-19 entry restrictions to Canary Islands from Barcelona, Spain

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Canary Island Tourism official website

In addition, we recommend you also check the official website of the airport you’re flying to.

If you fly to Fuerteventura you can check the official website of Fuerteventura Airport:

Fuerteventura Airport official website

If you fly to Gran Canaria you can check the official website of Gran Canaria Airport:

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If you fly to La Palma you can check the official website of La Palma Airport:

La Palma Airport official website

If you fly to La Gomera you can check the official website of La Gomera Airport:

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If you fly to Lanzarote you can check the official website of Cesar Manrique Lanzarote Airport:

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If you fly to Tenerife you can check the official website of Tenerife Norte-Cuidad de la Laguna Airport and of Tenerife Sur Airport:

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The Canary Islands are made up of seven islands located just 100 km away. from the coast of Africa, divided administratively into two parts.

• The province of Las Palmas includes the following Canary Islands: Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
• In addition to the island of Tenerife, the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife also includes its satellites – the islands of La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro.

The total length of the coastline of the Canary Islands is 1114 km, of which 257 km are magnificent beaches.

The average annual air temperature in the Canary Islands is + 22 C

At the end of the century before last, when the Canary Islands were embraced by the rapid growth of tourism, the first hotel was opened in Tenerife. Since then, commerce and tourism have become widespread in the Canaries and are one of the main sectors of the economy of the islands.
Many tourists are attracted to the Canary Islands by the unique diversity of nature, beautiful weather all year round, magnificent beaches and the opportunity to do all kinds of water sports. Tropical forests, volcanic rocks, sand dunes and breathtaking landscapes give the Canary Islands a special charm. The mild climate determines the friendly character of the inhabitants of the Canaries. Cuisine and Canarian traditions are inherited from many cultures and eras. The proximity of Africa and the influence of Europe with America played an important role in shaping the modern life of the Canary Islands.

Islands

• Tenerife (Tenerife) – the largest and most beautiful island of the Canary archipelago, since the 50s of the last century, this island has been literally “occupied” by tourists and at the same time, is still considered a paradise place for recreation. It is one of the most densely populated Canary Islands and the most popular: more than ten million tourists flock here every year…
• Gran Canaria is one of the most visited islands in the archipelago. More than three million tourists visit it every year. The island lies in the very center of the archipelago and is a circle with a diameter of 50 kilometers and a circumference of 237 kilometers…
• Lanzarote island of lava, craters and volcanoes – Isla del fuego, or Fire Island as the Spaniards call it. The “Martian” landscape, unique in its beauty, was formed due to frequent eruptions on the island…
• Fuerteventura – one of the most “African” Canaries, located just 100 km from the coast of Africa. Fuerteventura is endless beaches and crystal clear sand. The island, without a doubt, has the best and longest beaches, not only in the Canaries, but throughout the Atlantic. Most of its coastline (340 km) is white sand beaches, which are mostly untouched by civilization. ..
• The island of La Gomera (La Gomera) is valued by tourists, primarily for its pristine nature. Landscapes amaze with the greenery of steep slopes cut by parallel winding lines of terraces. Such a relief of Gomera has always made it difficult to communicate between the villages, and many parts of the island have retained their virginity. Most impressive is the unexpectedly dense vegetation on the central plateau, where a thousand-year-old laurel forest stands in eternal fog…

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Tenerife is the largest Spanish island of the Canary archipelago, it has a triangular shape and an area of ​​two thousand square kilometers. Because of its mild climate, Spanish Tenerife has received the second name “island of eternal spring”. The air temperature throughout the year is around twenty-three degrees Celsius. And even in winter, it is never below plus eighteen degrees here. Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the capital of both Tenerife and all the Canary Islands. The population of the city is more than 200 thousand inhabitants.

Resorts Tenerife

1. Las Americas is a huge, beloved and, perhaps, the most important resort of the island. It is located on the south coast, has a length of several kilometers. The best hotels and beaches are concentrated here, and the sun shines all year round. Almost all hotels in Las Americas are newly built, so they have a high level of comfort and technology. The entertainment industry is very well developed here, so vacationers will not be bored at any time of the day. The city was specially built for tourists. There are no indigenous people here, and the attendants come from all over the island.

2. Los Cristianos – south of Las Americas. These two towns have long merged, so tourists do not even notice where the clear geographical border between them lies. Los Cristianos can safely be called a quiet area. This resort is smaller than its neighbor and quieter. There is not such a wide choice of hotels and much less entertainment facilities.

3. El Medano is located at the foot of the Montaña Roja. The wind blows almost constantly here, so this small resort attracts windsurfers. They come here specifically to hone their skills. El Medano has two spacious natural beaches, which are usually not crowded.

4. Playa Paraiso is a resort located west of Las Americas. There are four high-rise hotels on the shore. The tourists living in them are the main part of the population of this resort town. The coast of Playa Paraiso is rocky and unsuitable for swimming. Therefore, vacationers sunbathe by the pools, and go for a swim to the neighboring coast.

5. Ten Bel is a tiny resort village located in the very south of the island. Its calm atmosphere is conducive to a quiet secluded rest. Even at the peak of the season there is no hustle and bustle, as in large resorts. And the all-inclusive program attracts those tourists who love passive recreation within their hotel.

6. P Huerto de la Cruz is the capital of the northern coast of the island and the second most important resort after Las Americas. Despite numerous hotels and restaurants, Puerto de la Cruz still remains the original city of Tenerife.

Tenerife beaches

There are only a few natural beaches on the island. All other beaches with light sand are bulk, for them the material was specially taken from the bottom of the sea or brought from Africa.

Tenerife also has black sand beaches that are the result of volcanic activity. It is believed that such sand contributes to the treatment of many diseases.

There are also pebble “wild” beaches on the island. They are small and perfect for relaxing all alone.

All Tenerife beaches are public, the entrance to them is always free, which means it is free. Many of the island’s beaches have a European “beach” quality mark, that is, their safety, service and ecology meet high criteria.

Fans of water entertainment can not only swim, but also ride a banana, jet ski, catamaran or go diving. The safety of all vacationers is ensured by a group of lifeguards. Are there any Last minute tours with a flight in Tenerife? It is extremely rare, because a direct flight flies from Moscow no more than 2 times a week. Therefore, come to us to book in advance.

Things to do in Tenerife

The island has two main attractions – the Teide volcano and the Tenerife National Park, which is located at an altitude of two thousand meters above sea level.

Also, tourists here should visit museums, water parks, Loro Park with various birds, animals and marine life, the stepped Pyramids of Guimar, Orlov Park, San Miguel Castle, Butterfly Center, banana plantations, botanical garden.

In February, the main holiday on the island is the Tenerife Carnival. It is considered the largest in Europe and the second largest on the planet after the carnival in Rio de Janeiro.

The most active and gambling tourists will also find entertainment to their liking here. On the island, they will be offered boat trips, fishing, casinos and golf.

The main feature of tours to Spain with holidays in Tenerife in 2020 is that the tourist season here lasts all year round. The climate and nature of this island make it one of the “islands of eternal spring” most beloved by travelers. This is a kind of small isolated continent, given the surprisingly luxurious and diverse nature of the island. If we add ecologically clean beaches, comfortable hotels, a variety of excursion programs and entertainment to this, a tour to Tenerife will make any tourist’s holiday unique.

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• 04/22/2022

  Good morning friends!☀️
  🇦🇲 Rossiya Airlines will replace Aeroflot on the Moscow-Yerevan (Armenia) route.
  🌺 In the Altai Territory, the Maral Maral Flowering holiday will be held on May 1 on the territory of the Turquoise Katun SEZ.
  🚂 The tourist train to Karelia will return to the route Moscow – Petrozavodsk – Sortavala – Karelskaya – Vyborg – Moscow on April 30.
  🚆 Nevsky Express will again run between Moscow and St. Petersburg from 29April.
  Have a great day and good mood everyone! 😍
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• 19.04.2022

  ☀🌴 The charter program of direct flights to Antalya has been resumed!
  The default price is for 1 person. with 2 seats placement.

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• 19.04.2022

  Good morning, friends! ☀️
  👣 Two new national tourist routes – “Pearls of the Russian North” and “Ivanovo Manners” – appeared in Russia.
  ℹ️ By 2024, a cable car will be built on the territory of Sochi from the beginning of the ascent to the Agur waterfalls to the tower on Mount Akhun.
  🌷 In the Nikitsky Botanical Garden in the south of Crimea, at the end of this week, on April 22, the Tulip Parade begins.
  ✈️ Russian airlines will launch 246 routes abroad from Russian regions with a connection in Sochi.

  Have a great day everyone! 😍
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• 11.04.2022

  Good afternoon, friends! ☕️
  🌿Two nature reserves opened for visitors in Crimea: Kazantipsky and Opuksky.
  🇹🇷 Turkey plans to create an airline to transport tourists from the Russian Federation.
  🏖 The high tourist season in Sochi this year will start a month earlier than usual – already in May.
  🚂 From Yekaterinburg, a tourist train will be launched to the Oleni ruchi park from May 1 to September 30 on weekends and holidays.
  Have a great day and good mood everyone! ☀️
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• 04/04/2022

  ☀🌴 The charter program of direct flights to Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh has been resumed! ✈ We fly from Moscow! Zhukovsky airport.
  Direct link to the promotion – https://vk.cc/ccsuY7
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• 04/03/2022

  Good morning friends!❤️
  🇪🇬 Direct charters to Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh resumed yesterday from Zhukovsky airport.
  ✈️ In the near future, with the departure of the coronavirus from the agenda, restrictions on flights from Russia to 40 countries at once can be lifted.
  🇧🇬 The Bulgarian authorities refused to follow the pan-European course taken to ease anti-COVID restrictions and introduced strict rules for admission to the country.
  Have a great day everyone!☀️
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• 03/02/2022

  Good morning friends!🌷

  ✈ The authorities of Egypt and Turkey do not plan to restrict the entry of tourists from the Russian Federation.
  💰 Traveling in Moscow transport will be cheaper when paying with a smartphone using the Mir card.
  🇦🇪 The UAE has softened the entry rules for Russians vaccinated by satellite V: now they can not take a PCR test before departure.
  🇹🇷 The Turkish national carrier Turkish Airlines decided to put higher-capacity aircraft on flights from Istanbul to Moscow and St. Petersburg.
  ℹ The flight restriction regime in the south of Russia has been extended until March 8.

  Peace and goodness to all! ☀

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• 02/22/2022

  🇯🇴JORDAN. Since March 1, all PCR tests at the entrance for tourists have been canceled in Jordan.
  The rule applies to airports, land borders and the seaport of Aqaba.
  Tourists must fill out a questionnaire on the website (https://www. gateway2jordan.gov.jo/index.html) to receive a QR code to enter the country, check into hotels and visit public places.
  💜 Remind me what is interesting in Jordan?
  ✨ Aqaba is an actively developing resort on the Red Sea. The beaches of Aqaba stretch for 20 kilometers along the coast.
  There are crystal clear waters and good conditions for recreation.
  ✨ Petra is a legendary city, the main attraction of Jordan. Built into the rocks, it changes color several times a day, depending on the lighting.
  Amman is the capital and largest city of Jordan. An ancient city where new hotels and buildings with modern architecture, coffee houses, boutiques and artisan workshops coexist.
  ✨ The Dead Sea is a unique place, the main center of beauty, health and medical tourism in Jordan. And just a place for complete relaxation.
  And for the selection of a tour to Jordan, please contact us 😉
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• 02/16/2022

  Good morning, friends! ☕

  🇱🇹 Lithuania lifted the quarantine upon entry.
  🍷 “Fanagoria” (Krasnodar Territory), plans to build a new winery and a tourist complex in the Kuban.
  🇨🇿 The longest suspension pedestrian bridge in the world is being built in the Czech Republic.
  🇨🇾 Tour operators plan to launch charters to Cyprus in April.
  ℹ St. Petersburg from February 21 weakens restrictions.

  Have a great day everyone!🌸

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Property in the Canary Islands, Spain.

House prices in the Canary Islands – Prian.ru

1/10

2,190,000 €

Villa in Tenerife, Spain

280 m ² 6 5 5

Residence permit upon purchase

Villa in the area of ​​the golf course and residential area, very quiet.
The villa has breathtaking views of the mountains as well as the golf course, lots of sun on the terrace and mostly in the morning to enjoy a nice breakfast and/or lunch.
It also has a private pool, garden, barbecue area, large kitchen, living room, one of the bedrooms has a direct view of the mountains and the field…

Albamar Group

1/10

420,000 €

Villa in Tenerife, Spain

240 m ² 3 2 2

Villa in a quiet area of ​​Amarilla Golf, the house is built on a plot with a total area of ​​467 m2, house area 240 m2
It has a private garden, fruit trees, jacuzzi and the possibility to build your own swimming pool.
It has a large living room, separate kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + 1 toilet, garage.
Terraces offer views of the golf course, ocean and…

Albamar Group

1/10

165,000 €

Apartment in Tenerife, Spain

76 m ² 3 2 1

The apartment is located in Los Abrigos, in the south of Tenerife.
The small town of Los Abrigos stretches along the ocean coast and has its own small beach and a long promenade, as well as many cafes and restaurants.
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, separate kitchen, second floor.
Internal area 76 m².
Two balconies, one in the living room and one in…

Albamar Group

1/10

220,000 €

Apartments in Tenerife, Spain

55 m ² 2 1 1

Spacious apartment on the beach.
Located in Callao Salvaje, south of Tenerife.
Direct ocean view from the terrace.
The total area is 65 m2.
The apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, living room with kitchen, terrace 10 m2.
Complex without pool.
Less than 3 minutes walk from Callao Salvaje beach.
Around there is a promenade, restaurants, supermarket,…

Albamar Group

1/10

449,000 €

Apartments in Tenerife, Spain

100 m ² 3 2 2

New VIP level complex, completed in December 2018. Located in the developing area of ​​Playa Paraiso, next to the famous new Hard Rock Hotel. The complex has free underground parking, elevators, an area with fountains and a heated pool. The apartment has 2 bedrooms.
2 bathrooms, one has a shower, the other has a batht…

Albamar Group

1/10

695,000 €

Villa in Tenerife, Spain

284 sq. m. La Paz area.
The villa is located on a quiet street, has a garden and ocean views.
Year of construction 2007
Plot area 450 m2
House area 284 m2
Three floors.
On the lower floor there is a large garage with a utility room and a toilet, as well as a…

Albamar Group

1/10

315,000 €

Apartment in Tenerife, Spain

4 3 2

Spacious 3 bedroom apartment in the Oasis Tropical complex in Caima Salvaje.
Located on a quiet dead end street.
The complex has a swimming pool and a garden.
Area108 m2
ocean view
The apartment is in good condition, sold furnished.
You can walk to the beach in 15 minutes at a leisurely pace.

Albamar Group

1/10

499,000 €

Apartment in Tenerife, Spain

90 m ² 4 3 2

Nice apartment on the first floor.
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large open plan kitchen with dining area.
Luxury residential complex Ocean Garden is located on the coast of Playa Paraiso.
Inner area 90 m2.
Terrace 80 m2 with sea and mountain views.
The apartment is fully furnished and stylishly decorated and comes with a parking space.

Albamar Group

1/10

330,000 €

Penthouse in Tenerife, Spain

125 m ² 4 3 2

Duplex apartment with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 terraces (one with sea view) in Roja residential complex “Vista Roja” in Sotavento.
Third floor (attic), view of the Teide and the ocean.
Midday sun, sheltered from the wind.
The complex has a swimming pool for adults and another for children, large green areas.
At 200 meters there is a large…

Albamar Group

1/10

310,000 €

Apartments in Tenerife, Spain

40 m meters from the beach.
It has an equipped American kitchen, a sofa bed, built-in wardrobes, a usable area of ​​40 m2 and two terraces of 12 m2.
The Lagos de Fanabe complex is one of the most beautiful and green…

Albamar Group

1/10

349,000 €

Apartment in Tenerife, Spain

50 m ² 2 1 1

Apartment on the 6th floor of the ALTAMIRA complex, first line of Del Duque beach.
The property has been modernized and the complex is kept in perfect condition.
It consists of a bedroom, a bathroom, an open kitchen with a living room and a very spacious terrace with panoramic sea and mountain views.
The complex has elevators, three swimming pools (one heated), with direct access…

Albamar Group

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1,300,000 €

Hotel, hotel in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

1000 m ²

Three-star hotel located in the historic center of Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Canary Islands, Gran Canaria Spain. The hotel has 22 rooms. Each room has a balcony with stunning views of Santa Catalina Park. Each room has its own bathroom with shower. The hotel building is located right on the square where the annual carnival is held. No…

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1/10

157,000 €

House in Tenerife, Spain

100 m ² 4 3 2

Newly renovated house in the center of Armenia, close to school, supermarket, transport and easy access to the highway.
It has three cozy bedrooms, one of them with a dressing room, a modern kitchen, a dining room and a living room.
The house has a bathroom with a bathtub downstairs and another upstairs with a shower and natural light.
On the second…

Albamar Group

1/6

230,000 €

Apartment in Tenerife, Spain

60 m ² 2 1 1

Penthouse in very good condition, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, views of the sea and Montaña Roja.
Complex Las Terrazas II in Sotavento, block 1, year of construction 2019.Ocean view, private rooftop solarium, parking, storage room, solar heated swimming pool.Square area 60m2, plus a terrace of 16m2, plus a solarium of 42m2.Included in the price includes parking and…

Albamar Group

1/10

950,000 €

Villa in Tenerife, Spain

550 m ² 6 5 3

Residence permit upon purchase

Villa in Roque del Conde, total area 50 and 270 m2 of internal area 50 m250
This beautiful and classic villa consists of 5 bedrooms.
3 bathrooms and 2 separate kitchens. Very spacious terraces offer breathtaking panoramic views.
All terraces and garden are framed with wrought iron railings.Doors and windows have double safety glass.Large swimming pool with…

Albamar Group

1/10

130,000 €

Apartment in Tenerife, Spain

70 m ² 3 2 1

Apartment in Adeje (city).
2 bedrooms, 1 bath, garden view.
Location – Calle Hermano Pedro. Area 70 meters.
There is a common terrace on the roof of the building.Comunidad 35 euros, IBI 160 euros.

Albamar Group

1/10

1,575,000 €

Villa in Tenerife, Spain

840 m ² 7 6 7

Residence permit upon purchase

Luxurious villa located in Arena de Playa.
6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, separate kitchen.
Internal area 580 m², total area: 840 m², terrace area 60 m².
The furniture is partly included.
Private pool, private garage.
50 meters to the sea.
Views: sea, garden.
The villa consists of 4 independent apartments, 2 of 120 m2 and 2 of 60 m2, 1 apartment with 2…

Albamar Group

1/9

197,000 €

Apartment in Tenerife, Spain

61 m ² 2 1 1

Apartment with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 laundry, in the residential complex “Vista Roja” in Sotavento.
FIRST floor (second in Russian), ocean view, area 61 m2, terrace 7 meters.
The complex has a swimming pool for adults and a swimming pool for children, large green areas.
A large playground and the new La Tejita shopping center are 200 meters away.
200 meters…

Albamar Group

1/10

155,000 €

Apartment in Tenerife, Spain

75 m ² 3 2 1

Apartment with 2 bedrooms, located in the heart of the old town of Los Cristianos, on the main street of Avenida de Suecia.
The area of ​​the apartment is 75 m2.
Ground floor, no view, no terrace. There are no windows in the bedrooms.
The famous beaches of Los Cristianos are 3 minutes walk.
Near the entire infrastructure – cafes, restaurants, shops, pharmacies, promenade, and…

Albamar Group

1/10

250,000 €

Bungalow in Tenerife, Spain

65 m ² 2 1 1

Bungalow with a fantastic ocean view.
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, terrace 35 m2, two floors.
Renovated, luxury style.
The complex has two parking spaces included in the price.
Complex without pool.
To the beach 5 minutes by car.

Albamar Group

1/10

199,000 €

Apartment in Tenerife, Spain

94 m ² 4 3 1

Residential building built in 1999.
Located in the city of Guargacho, in the south of Tenerife.
Quiet, calm area, mostly Spaniards live.
Near shops, cafes, famous meat restaurants.
The apartment is located on the second floor of a three-storey building.
There are only 6 apartments in the entrance.
3 separate bedrooms, spacious living room, bathroom, kitchen, balcony,…

Albamar Group

1/18

290,000 €

House in La Orotava, Spain

124 m ² 4 3 3

Beautiful country house of 124 m with a plot of 2500 m, planted with fruit trees On the site there are utility rooms for storing tools, a barbecue area and a large parking lot. The house has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen. Ideal for events and rural getaways. Taxes and expenses not included in the price.

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1/18

289,000 €

House in La Orotava, Spain

210 m ² 5 4 2

Do you like living in nature, having your own vegetables and a glass of house wine on the table?
I present this impressive farmhouse consisting of a country house with 4 bedrooms, a bathroom, a toilet, a living room, a kitchen with a fireplace and a horse farm. You also have a winery where you can make your own wine.
(Just informative data without…

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1/13

495,000 €

House in Tenerife, Spain

248 m ² 5 4 4

Presenting this magnificent independent villa located in the area known as the “Urbanization” of the Casa Azur -Cruz, in high demand due to its location and proximity to everything. The house is made of excellent materials. Distributed over three floors, it offers every comfort as it has: – garage,…

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1/18

375,000 €

House in Los Realejos, Spain

200 m ² 7 6 4

Loan

18th century house in Los Realejos, completely restored and preserved its history. Ideal for touring use. With two floors of exceptional beauty, with 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets, orchard and barbecue. A dream come true for those of us who are passionate about preserving history and tradition. Taxes and processing fees…

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1/17

299,000 €

House in Puerto de la Cruz, Spain

216 m ² 7 4 3

Puerto de la Cruz.
Spacious house, very bright and with high quality materials.
It is distributed as follows:
1st floor 98 m2 – hall, living room, dining room, bathroom, kitchen with utility room and patio.
2nd floor 78 m2 – 2 bedrooms, bathroom…

Century21 Urbecan

1/18

249 500 €

House in Alcala, Spain

132 m ² 6 4 3

Loan

We offer a two-storey townhouse of 131 m2 near the sea in Alcala. The townhouse is two-storey, on the ground floor there is a garage for one car and a separate apartment with a small terrace, a kitchen, an open living room, a bathroom and a bedroom. On the second floor there are three bedrooms with double beds, the main one with a dressing room, 2…

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1/18

199 900 €

House in Los Realejos, Spain

120 m ² 3 2 1

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. Here you can stay in silence and enjoy the views of nature.
The house offers two rooms on the first floor, one on the second, a bathroom, a kitchen and an outdoor patio. On the top floor there is an attic with…

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1/18

149,000 €

Apartment in Los Realejos, Spain

120 m ² 4 3 2

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This is a very beautiful apartment in Los Realejos, maybe this is what you were looking for. The quality of finishes and materials will pleasantly surprise you. Very quiet area, building with elevator, and all services within walking distance. Just 2 minutes walk from the main street. 20 minutes walk to the beach. Ideal layout, hall, spacious living room, recently…

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137,000 €

Apartment in Alcala, Spain

53 m ² 2 1 1

Apartment located in Alcala, in a convenient and practical area, a few meters from all services such as supermarkets, pharmacies , restaurants, gas station, cafeterias, as well as 500 meters from the beach. The apartment of 53 square meters is fully furnished, ready to move in, divided into a large kitchen-living room, a bedroom with a…

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Property in the Canary Islands has long been of interest to foreign buyers. Among the advantages of such a purchase are the gentle sun, the warm sea, a magnificent beach holiday and a highly developed tourist infrastructure. Of course, if you are interested in Spain, all this can be found in other regions of the country, however, the Canaries are famous for their amazing climate. These are the islands of eternal spring, and you can enjoy your vacation almost all year round without suffering from the heat. Among the features of the islands are interesting and constantly changing exotic landscapes with forests, volcanoes and small bays.

Despite the popularity of the islands among tourists, housing is still quite inexpensive. The cost, of course, depends on the level of the object, but in general, prices for real estate in the Canary Islands are not as high as, for example, on the French Cote d’Azur. At the same time, they are steadily growing, the interest of tourists in the islands does not fade away, so the sale of such housing in the future will make it possible to make an interesting profit.

Canary Islands (Spain)

Canary Islands in Spain , located 100 kilometers from the northwestern coast of the African continent (Morocco), includes 7 large islands and six small ones. The origin of the archipelago is volcanic.

The Canaries are an autonomous entity within Spain. Administratively divided into two provinces with their own capitals Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, which alternately act in this role with a 4-year interval.

The unique geographical position of the Canary Islands, where the sultry air of the African Sahara is softened by the ocean environment, forms a humid tropical climate with annual temperature fluctuations of 10-30 C, allowing you to enjoy the warm ocean and the sun all year round. The length of the beach strip of all the islands is about one and a half thousand kilometers, and all the beaches are public and free. The climate differs significantly depending on the location of each island: the driest and hottest – the southern islands of the Canary archipelago, wetter with lush tropical vegetation are located to the north.

The first mention of the Canary Islands dates back to antiquity. The indigenous people are the tribes of white-skinned people – the Guanches. Although the Canary Islands were first declared a Spanish territory in 1404, the final conquest came at the end of the century, as a result of war.

Holidays in Spain are often associated with the Canary Islands, among which the five largest and most exotic islands are of the greatest tourist interest.

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1. Tenerife Island

Tenerife is the central and largest island of the Canary archipelago, part of the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Its population is close to 900 thousand.

The main feature of Tenerife is a very even comfortable climate with minimal daily and seasonal temperature differences (no more than 5 degrees). This, together with the purest warm (20 degrees) ocean water and an abundance of beautiful sandy beaches, attracts a huge number of tourists from all over the world, allowing you to swim all year round. 8 beaches of the island are marked with the Blue Flag as the cleanest. Their main entertainment is diving and surfing.

Teide rises above the island of Tenerife, a dormant volcano covered with a snow cap, which is located in the national park of the same name with a unique volcanic landscape. This is the highest point in Spain, recognized as the main natural attraction of the island. The name Tenerife (White) was given to the island by the Spanish conquistadors, possibly referring to the white peak of Teide.

The main natural attractions of Tenerife:

• “Lunar landscape” in the eastern part – an amazing landscape formed by the movement of lava.

• Tropical oasis – Eagle Park in the south.
• Loro Park – a complex that includes a zoo, an aquarium and a botanical garden.
• Jungle Park in Las Aguilas.

The indigenous people also left their legacy – six skillfully made of stone stepped pyramids in the city of Guimar.

Culturally interesting in Tenerife are:

• rich in antiquities, founded by the Guanches, the cities of Orotava and San Cristobal de la Laguna – the historical and cultural heritage of Spain;
• the ancient Canarian village of Masca;

• Auditorio de Tenerife opera;

• An annual carnival that rivals the Brazilian one.

2. Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is the second most visited and third largest Canary Island, located in the center of the archipelago. Its population is slightly less than Tenerife. In shape, it resembles a mountain with a 50-kilometer circle at the base. From Pico de Las Nieves (2000 m) located in the center – an extinct volcano – gorges descend to the ocean, forming a rugged relief with rich vegetation and fauna.

The mountain range divides the territory of the island into two parts: northern – cooler, and southern – dry and warm. The climate is comfortable all year round: the temperature does not fall below +19 C, in summer it does not go above +30 C, the water rarely cools down to +17 C, which allows you to relax here in any season. Most of the beaches (over 50) are located in the southern part of the island. The most famous beaches in Gran Canaria are Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas and San Augustin.

The usual purpose of visiting Gran Canaria is to relax on the beautiful beaches and swim in the warm ocean. Rest here is more relaxed than in Tenerife. There are also many interesting places.

What to see on the island of Gran Canaria

Las Palmas is the largest city of Gran Canaria, the second capital of the archipelago. The 500-year history of the city has left many attractions in it: the Columbus Museum, the Cathedral, St. Anne’s Square, the bishop’s house, the Museum of the Canary Islands.

Also of historical interest are the ancient city of Telde, the highland village of Artenare, the Painted Cave in Galdar.

While relaxing on this Canary island, you can visit interesting excursions to natural national parks:

• Nublo in the center of the island.

• Maspalomas sand dunes.

• Tamadaba nature reserve on the slopes of Aden Verde.
• Palmitos Exotic Park.

As well as unique theme parks: cactus, crocodiles, Botanical Garden, exotic park Palmitos.

3. Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura is the island of the archipelago closest to the African continent. It has the second largest area and the lowest population density (about 75 thousand people). This is the oldest Canary Island, it appeared as a result of volcanic activity about 20 million years ago.

The name of the island is based on the strong winds that constantly blow over the crescent-shaped landmass. Comfortable climate in all seasons, with interseasonal temperature fluctuations of 17 – 27 C, allows you to relax in this corner of Spain all year round. Previously, it was covered with forests, which the Spanish shipbuilders gradually cut down.

In the pre-colonial period, the territory was inhabited by the Makhorer tribe. In the 15th century, it became part of Spain.

The central part of Fuerteventura is hardly populated. It is surrounded by more than 150 of the most beautiful beaches in the Atlantic, stretching over 300 km. Most of the beaches are covered with pure white sand, some with volcanic black. The tourist infrastructure is not very developed. Rest here is preferred by lovers of solitude and surfing, which is favored by a constant wind.

Fuerteventura attractions

Fuerteventura is part of the province of Las Palmas, its capital is Puerto del Rosario. Tourists here will be interested in such attractions as the Alcojid eco-museum, the museum of the writer Miguel de Unvmuno, the Juan Izmael art center, and an open-air sculpture park. Rich in historical and architectural monuments, Betancuria is a city with more than 600 years of history.

Of the natural attractions of the island, the most interesting are: Lobos Reserve; the dunes of the Corralejo Natural Park; geological massif of Montaña de Tindaya.

4. Lanzarote

Lanzarote is the fourth largest Canary Island in terms of area. Located in the northeastern part of the archipelago, at a distance of 150 km from the African coast. Its population exceeds 140 thousand people. The island is named after the Genoese navigator Lanzerotto Malocello, who visited it by mapping it in 1312. The indigenous population before the conquest by Spain is the Machos tribe, which has Berber roots.

Because of the ongoing volcanic activity and the “lunar landscape” with more than 300 craters of various sizes, beautiful Lanzarote is also called “fiery” or “island of fire-breathing mountains.” The third part of its territory is covered with volcanic lava, basalt and ash, and is completely devoid of life. This explains the peculiarity of local agriculture – vineyards grown in large recesses framed by stone.

By decision of UNESCO, Lanzarote was declared a biosphere reserve, where multi-storey buildings that do not correspond to the established traditional style are prohibited.

The climate of Lanzarote is even, colder than on other islands of the archipelago: the average January temperature is +13.9 C, summer – +26 C. Precipitation is rare.

Arrecife – the capital of the island, commercial, administrative center and port. The historical center is the city of Teguise founded by the Normans.

Excursions in Lanzarote

You can appreciate the beauty of the frozen volcanoes on the island by visiting: Timanfaya National Park; national reserve El Golfo – a unique lake with black sand beach in the crater of a volcano; Cave de los Verdes formed by lava.

Lanzarote’s sights are worth seeing: the Castillo de San José castle built in the 18th century to protect it; located on a small island, the 16th century castle of Castillo de San Gabriel; the bodega wine museum and the landowner’s museum.

5. La Gomera Island

A very small Canary Island southwest of Tenerife (its area is 5 times smaller than that of its neighbor). The population of La Gomera is about 20 thousand people. The tourist infrastructure is not too developed, but this is not a priority for development. The main thing on La Gomera is a rich unique vegetation that has preserved many pre-glacial relic species. This feature is explained by a complex multi-stage relief and a long (about 2 million years) cessation of volcanic activity. High mountains and deep gorges, protecting the island from the winds, retain moisture and create a greenhouse effect. A constant light fog favors the lush growth of tropical vegetation: more than 450 species of it grow here. The air temperature all year round is kept within 21-28 C, water 18-23 C. The southern part of the island of La Gomera is more windy and arid.

The etymology of the name is associated with the tribe of African origin Ghomarat, who inhabited it before the conquest by Spain. An unusual feature of the island is the silbo whistling language, which allows communication over long distances separating hard-to-reach gorges.

Attractions of the island of La Gomera

The capital is San Sebastian de La Gomera. In this ancient city on the ocean, there is the Count’s Tower built by the Spaniards in the 15th century, the Church of Iglesia de Asuncion. The island is associated with the name of Christopher Klumb, who repeatedly visited it, as evidenced by the Columbus House museum and the well from where he took water for travel.

The main attraction of the island is Garajonay, a national park with the status of a universal heritage assigned by UNESCO. Occupying a tenth of the island, the forest represents the relic vegetation of the pre-glacial Mediterranean, inhabited by a rich endemic fauna.

To the southwest lies the Valle Gran Rey, whose green terraces and picturesque gorges can be seen from the Palmarejo viewpoint.