If the other day we were talking about the best beaches in the world, today we prefer to stay here to discover some of the most popular beaches in Andalusia. In the South of the country there are well-known sandy areas, since the summer areas are filled with people who want to enjoy the natural landscapes, the waves, the lifestyle, the gastronomy and many other charms of this community.
All the Andalusian beaches are very numerous, and we could not list them all in a single article, so we will focus on some of them that we believe should not be missed if we take a trip to the south of the country. Obviously, we may leave some of the most important in the pipeline, and of course you do not stop telling us and giving us ideas to show the world those places for travelers that we should all be able to see at least once in our lives.
We are only going to mention three beaches, which are quite popular, so you will surely keep them in mind if you travel south. Although not all are close to each other, you always have to take the opportunity to spend a few days at the beach enjoying the good weather that usually reigns in this part of the country. And the recommended sandy areas are ideal for this.
Bolonia beach in Cádiz
This beach is a true paradise, since in addition to being popular, it is located in a natural setting. It is very extensive, about four kilometers, so it is always possible to find a free space to be calm, in this way you will not have to worry about overcrowding. This coast is almost virgin, with some beautiful natural landscapes, among which its great dune stands out, which changes its appearance every year. It is a protected area, and it is located in the Estrecho Natural Park, so the beach is perfectly preserved.
Despite being a natural park, we can also find many services that will keep us entertained such as a restaurant, beach bars, local shops and even a hippie market. It's a beach where you can also practice nudism, although it is not an official nude beach. This can be done in the area known as El Chorrito, located between Bolonia beach and Punta Paloma beach. Another of the great attractions of this beach are the ruins of the Roman city of Baelo Claudia, from the XNUMXnd century BC. It can be seen from the Roman forum to the temples of Jupiter, Juno and Minverva or the Baelo Theater.
La Caleta in Cádiz
In the same province, although in the heart of the city of Cádiz, is the famous beach of La Caleta. This sand may sound familiar to you because it has appeared in several films, such as the one about '007: Die another day' or that of 'Alatriste'. The images we have of this beach always frame the old Spa of Nuestra Señora de Palma, which is located in the heart of the sandy area, and which currently houses the Center for Underwater Archeology.
This beach it only has 450 meters, but it has many peculiarities, and it is very crowded because it is an urban beach, right on the promenade. One of the originalities of this beach is that all the stones have a different name, such as the hedgehog stone, the lace or the flagstone.
It also stands out for being flanked by two ancient fortresses that served as a defense when it was an old seaport. They are the Castillo de San Sebastián and the Castillo de Santa Catalina. These defenses have been preserved in good condition, recalling the past of the city as a commercial port through which Phoenicians, Romans or Carthaginians among other Mediterranean peoples passed.
Mónsul Beach in Cabo de Gata
El Cabo de Gata Natural Park It is an exceptional place to get lost, since it has beautiful beaches and protected natural landscapes. It is a park that has its origin in the volcanic activity of the area centuries ago, something that can be clearly seen in the Playa de Mónsul. This beach is the most famous in the park, and in it you can see those ancient tongues of solidified lava that today are large rocks that have been eroded over time. The large stone in the center of the beach is one of them, and currently offers shelter to bathers.
It is a beach that is well known because it was chosen by Steven Spielberg to shoot some scenes from the movie 'Indiana Jones: The Last Crusade', so do not stop looking the next time you see it. To get there, you have to travel a four-kilometer forest track from San José, or leave your car in a paid parking lot. The easiest way to get there is undoubtedly using the shuttle bus that departs from this town and also stops at the well-known Playa de los Genoveses.