The best coves in Spain

All the best coves in Spain They allow you to enjoy an activity as pleasant as bathing in the sea. But also to take advantage of the many hours of sunshine that our country offers you. And, above all, they give you the chance to get to know the wonderful landscapes of its coastline.

Because Spain It has beautiful coves in all its corners. Since Pontevedra but also Guipúzcoa in the north, from Huelva but also Almería in the south and from Murcia but also Gerona in the east, our country is one of those that has more kilometers of beaches in all Europe. And, as if that were not enough, they rival each other in their beauty and clarity of their waters. So that you can create your own route through them, we are going to show you some of the best coves in Spain.

Moor's Cove

We begin our tour of the wonderful island of Mallorca to stop at this small and secluded beach. you will find it in Llombards cove, which belongs to the municipality of Santañi. It is surrounded by large rocks covered with pines, brooms and mastic trees that almost close it off from the sea.

Thanks to this, you will believe that you are in a natural pool. And, in addition, this allows you to keep your bottoms clean, which makes it perfect for snorkeling. Also, its sands are white and clean and its crystal clear turquoise blue waters.

Although it is almost virgin, its beauty has made it very popular and, in summer, it has many visitors. However, it has free parking approximately XNUMX meters away. Afterwards, you will have to continue on foot along a path that crosses the cliff to reach the beach.

Pregonda cove

We don't get out of Balearics, although we change the island to tell you about another of the best coves in Spain. In this case, it is north of Menorca, in a natural area protected for its high ecological value. The sand is clear with orange tones due to the presence of red stone. It is sheltered by a hill and cliffs.

Likewise, several rocks protect it from the sea side, avoiding the winds and strong waves. Therefore, its crystal clear waters are calm. The largest of these rocks is an islet that presents a very curious figure in its conformation. He looks like a hooded religious praying. That's probably where the name of the cove comes from.

On the other hand, this beach is virgin, so it does not have services. There is a car park in Binimel-la and then you have to keep walking. There's a good way to go horse path, but the effort is worth it once you arrive and discover this wonder of nature.

Saône Cove

We now travel to the Canary Island of Formentera to show you this beautiful cove with white sands and turquoise blue waters. It is located to the west of the island, but seeing its beauty and its characteristics, you will believe that you are in the Caribbean.

It is protected from the waves and this makes it perfect for snorkeling. In addition, it is surrounded by pine forests where you can walk before taking a bath and has all the services. Not in vain, this cove, which we could well call a beach due to its large dimensions, is one of the most popular in all of Formentera.

You can get to Cala Saona by public transport, as there is a bus from The Sabine y Saint francis javier that leaves you very close. But, if you are in the first of these towns, it is a good idea to do the bike ride along a path of just eight kilometers.

Cala de la Granadella, one of the best coves in Spain in Alicante

We now jump to the peninsula to travel to the province of Alicante, specifically to the municipality of Jávea. There you have wonderful coves like plunger, sardine, La Barraca or the from French. But we have chosen Cala Granadella for its beauty and also for its large dimensions that will allow you to enjoy it more.

Surrounded by mountains, it is accessed through a road that crosses the La Granadella Forest Park. But more curious is the Uncle Catalá avenue, full of small houses that were fishermen and are now rented for the summer. It does not have sand, but small stones and its waters have a special blue, with beautiful seabeds that make it ideal for scuba diving.

It bears the blue flag badge and its beauty will give you an idea of ​​the fact that it has been voted the best beach in Spain twice. On the other hand, it has become so famous that it has all the services. There are lifeguards in summer, rental of sunbeds and umbrellas and even several restaurants. Also, from the car park, you can access a beautiful hiking trail with beautiful views of the Alicante coast.

Roche coves

We take you now to the province of Cadiz to tell you about the coves of Roche, in the municipality of Conil de la Frontera. And we write it in the plural because it is about several small beaches hidden between cliffs and surrounded by a spectacular pine forest that suffered a fire in 2006.

They are also framed by red sand rocks that give their sandbanks a golden color and are practically virgin. In fact, accessing them takes time and some effort. But, once you have arrived, you will have wonderful views and all the tranquility. In fact, in some of them the nudism.

Perhaps the most popular of these coves is that of Uncle Juan Medina, but we also recommend the of the lighthouse, of the Duck, puffin or the of rough. All of them are beautiful and are surrounded by a natural space of enormous ecological value.

Mataleñas, one of the best coves in Spain in Cantabria

The beaches of northern Spain are famous for their fine sand and cold, choppy waters. But also for being among the most beautiful in our country. This is the case of Mataleñas, a cove located in the town of Cueto, within the municipality of Santander.

It is nestled between cliffs, very close to Cabo Menor. However, to access it you have to follow the avenue that leads to the Cabo Mayor lighthouse and then descend a steep staircase. This route passes through Matalenas Park, a natural lung that has a children's and sports area, and for the Molinucos beach. But, above all, it has viewpoints like the one at Garcia Lake that offer you impressive views of the Cantabrian coast.

If you are looking for a tranquility that you will not find in the Sardinero beachesMataleñas is a great choice. Also, if you want to stay, in Cabo Mayor you have a campsite with all the services.

Gulpiyuri Beach

We do not make a long trip, since we now move to Asturias, more specifically to its eastern part to tell you about a whim of nature. We are talking about the Gulpiyuri cove, whose originality lies in the fact that it is a indoor beach.

It is closed by a huge rock and the sea water enters under it to the sand. It is located in the Asturian council of Llanes, north of the town of Nueva. It is part of the Protected Landscape of the Eastern Coast of Asturias and has been declared a natural monument.

Its isolation has contributed to its beauty and conservation. You can only access it by walking from the aforementioned Nueva or from the nearby San Antolin beach, another jewel of the Llanisca coast. However, in recent years it has become popular and it is not uncommon to see it quite crowded, especially from visitors who want to photograph it.

Ea, the shortest name among the best coves in Spain

We now move to the Basque town that probably has the shortest name. we talk about Ea, in the province of Biscay and about fifty kilometers from Bilbao. It is located at the bottom of a long water inlet that runs parallel to the river that gives it its name.

Right at your feet there is a beautiful beach. But even more spectacular are two virgin and wild coves that are surrounded by mountains. We talk about the Natxitua cove and of the one Ogella of Bedarona, two wonders of nature. We advise you to visit Ea in summer. If you do it in winter, you will hardly find a few hundred inhabitants. However, during the summer it is full of animation. And, by the way, since you are in the town, be sure to see the so-called Roman bridge, which is its authentic symbol.

Sa Caleta

To finish our tour of the best coves in Spain, we will tell you about one located in the heart of Costa Brava Catalan. Really, all the ones you can find in this area are spectacular, especially those of the impressive Natural Park of Cabo de Creus.

However, we have chosen Sa Caleta, located in Lloret de Mar because it adds natural and monumental beauty. It is a small cove barely eighty meters long with thick white sand. It is on the way to Tosa de Mar and preserves small fishing boats.

But mainly on it, on a hill, is the beautiful San Juan Castle, whose origins date back to the XNUMXth century, although it has recently been restored. Hence its magnificent state of preservation. Precisely from it you have a pedestrian access to the beach. Therefore, you can take the opportunity to do both activities: see the construction and take a bath in Sa Caleta.

Before, you can approach walking from the own Lloret de Mar seafront promenade. It is a pleasant route that will not cost you much effort and that offers you wonderful views of the Catalan coast.

In conclusion, we have shown you some of the best coves in Spain. But, undoubtedly, we have left many in the pipeline. As an example, we recommend that you also visit Cala Fonda, six kilometers from Tarragona and surrounded by a beautiful forest; Cala Macarella and his younger sister the Macarelleta on the beautiful island of Menorca or the Racó del Corb cove, with its impressive cliff, in the province of Alicante. Don't you feel like taking a bath in these wonders of nature?