Sandy beaches in Andalusia

Beautiful Sandy Beaches

This collection highlights the diverse coastlines of Andalusia and Gibraltar, featuring a mix of urban promenades and protected natural reserves. The selection includes the Blue Flag shores of Matalascañas and the unique fishing village setting of Catalan Bay. Several locations, such as Cuesta Maneli and La Mangueta, offer preserved dune systems and limited development, while the urban stretches in Almería provide accessible amenities and extensive sandy expanses.

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Matalascañas Beach

Virgin beach with a stretch of golden sand and mild waves - no wonder it is awarded with a Blue Flag.

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Catalan Bay

Catalan Bay is a bay and fishing village in Gibraltar, on the eastern side of The Rock away from Westside.

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Playa de El Zapillo

Urban beach in Almería city featuring a wide sandy shore and a long seaside promenade with various amenities.

Playa de El Gaiterillo

Secluded cove located near Castell de Ferro, characterized by its natural setting and clear waters.

Vera Playa - Playa El Playazo

Extensive sandy stretch in Almería known for its designated naturist areas and wide range of tourist services.

Playa de San Miguel

Centrally located urban beach in Almería, adjacent to the Zapillo district, offering accessible facilities and a paved walkway.

Playa Punta del Moral (Los Haraganes)

Located in Ayamonte near the marshes of Isla Cristina, this broad beach features fine sand and calm Atlantic waters.

Playa La Mangueta

Undeveloped virgin beach in Vejer de la Frontera, situated within a protected natural area without urban infrastructure.

Playas de la Jara

Situated in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, this shore offers views of Doñana National Park and features traditional stone fishing weirs visible at low tide.

Playa de Cuesta Maneli

Remote beach within Doñana National Park, reached via a 1.2-kilometer wooden boardwalk through the Asperillo fossil dune system.

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