Spain has more than 5,000 kilometers of coastline distributed between the Iberian Peninsula and the archipelagos. In addition, it has beaches for all tastes: from the cold waters of the Galician Atlantic for the most daring to the warmth of the Mediterranean and the Mar Menor for the cold-blooded.
There are very long beaches like those of Cádiz and hidden coves like those of the Costa Brava or Menorca. Sand or pebble, with wind for surfing or without waves for children to play safely. With all the services and the beach bar at hand, or lost and inaccessible that must be reached on foot or by boat. Some with meadows and cows on the beach, as in the Cantabrian Sea, others with black and volcanic sand, such as those of Lanzarote. All this quantity and variety makes our country one of the favorite destinations for sea lovers.
In 2019, Spain has 566 blue flag beaches. This distinction is awarded to those beaches that meet minimum requirements based on criteria that are divided into four large blocks: information and environmental education, water quality, environmental management and safety and services. For example, the beaches must have information panels and organize at least five environmental education activities a year, Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive, have public bathrooms and one adapted for people with disabilities, have first aid equipment, comply with the Coastal Law, having an adequate waste management system, and a long etcetera.
This year, 50 Spanish beaches have lost the badge, although another 25 have obtained it for the first time.
It is very difficult to make a selection, but in this gallery we have tried to make a representation of the enormous variety and quality of the beaches of the Spanish coast . After looking at the photos, who doesn’t feel like going for a good soak?
