Virgin Nudist Cove with gravel, boulders and crystalline water near the Cove: Cabo de la Nao. It owes its name to the watchtower built in the 16th Century, whose function was surveillance and maritime defence from pirate attacks the same as the other Xàbia watchtower located in the Portitxol zone, both sites are located on private land. In its Southernmost slope, we find the isla del Descubridor (Discoverer’s Island). The Ambolo scenic viewpoint is near this cove. Occupancy level is low. Length: 300 m (approx.) This beach is currently closed due to risk of landslide.
They say that dog is "man's best friend" and in Alicante we are as (crystal) clear about it as the water of its beaches, and if we talk about beaches, we will have to focus on the Agua Amarga beach, adapted for dogs and unique in Europe, a true "Doggy-Beach", which has all the necessary services and facilities so that you and your pet can spend a few wonderful days of relaxation during the summer season, and that has everything you need to make your days of sea a perfect experience. The Agua Amarga beach is the first "Dog-Friendly" beach in Spain that allows dogs to bathe during the summer and offers adapted services so that you and your pet can enjoy a holiday according to your true needs and wishes.
The Postiguet beach is one of the most bustling beaches, located in the very heart of Alicante city, at the foot of Santa Bárbara Castle and next to the famous "Explanada" promenade. Postiguet stands out for the quality of its fine golden sands and its calm waters. All this besides the easy access to the historic center, is what has made this beach an emblem of the city of Alicante. It has areas for sports such as beach volleyball. In addition, there are several public and private parking spaces nearby. And the beach has public toilets adapted for reduced mobility people.
San Juan Beach is a paradise of fine sand and clear waters, it is the best known beach in Alicante and very appreciated by locals, who enjoy it all year round. It catches you and makes you fall in love equal parts so, if you come once, you will repeat. This huge stretch of sand covers from the beaches of El Campello to Cabo de las Huertas. It allows to enjoy the Mediterranean sea in an incredible way, due to its fine sand and its extension, as well as all the complementary leisure services that it offers. It has areas for practicing different activities and sports: beach volleyball courts, mini football goals, and water sports such as wind surfing. Throughout the whole beach there is a promenade that is also used by runners, which gives you the opportunity to have wonderful views while practicing your favorite sport. It also has a variety of bio-healthy devices and appliances to complete the training. There are fun playgrounds, slides, swings and booths for the kids, to complete your family beach experience. There are areas of hammocks and umbrellas, in addition to the possibility of renting pedal boats into the sea.
Semi-natural cove, with pebbles and calm waters, 800 m long and 20 m wide. Known with this name because, in the past, the farmers dug the esparto picked from our different mountains such as: Xixí, Ballestera or les Puntes de Gosàlvez. This plant had an enormous utility, being used in the manufacture of farming tools, for housework, even for shoes. Accesses: With the Tram: Stop - Amerador
Located in the Cabo de las Huertas, it is a cove made of rocks, usually not very busy, where you can be in full synchrony with nature. It is a naturist area and it is located a few meters from the lighthouse path, a place known by locals as "zona del barco" (boat area).
Urban beach composed mainly of golden sand. It is about 50 meters long and about 10 meters wide. Being an urban beach, it has a fairly high level of occupation. It has no promenade and is of a great quality. With a parking of about 50 seats, it has been awarded several times with the blue flag that gives it the highest distinction in beaches of the European Union. You can eat nearby, have bins, footbaths and cleaning service.
Les Ortigues beach is located next to the dune complex of Guardamar: a long stretch of dunes of great natural attraction retained by an extensive pine forest. The dunes have been the object of restoration to facilitate the natural processes that provide the sand and later fix it allowing the development of the dune vegetation and preserving the interior of the east winds. It has a length of 1,490 meters and an average width of 60 meters. Its occupation during all the season is estimated in medium, also due to its great amplitude.
Through a ramp located on the pedestrian promenade, we access this curious cove in whose rocks accumulate remains of underwater vegetation that guarantee us a healthy and full of life. Next to the Calalga park, you will find the tranquility you want for your bathing day.
Cove located south of the coast of Calpe, near the Puerto Blanco marina from which it is accessed. Location: south of Calpe. Access by the marina Puerto Blanco. Length: 100 m Type of sand: boulders Type of waters: calm and with posidonia vegetation
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