The best beaches in the Bay of Biscay


There is little left to continue enjoying the summer but until the last ray of sunshine is gone, we cannot say that it has definitely abandoned us, and although I wrote a post about ski slopes a while ago, now I am going to the opposite extreme to do it on Beaches. Nothing like the contrasts to be able to enjoy writing more, although in reality whenever I write about travel and natural landscapes I enjoy it a lot.

In our country we are very lucky to have true natural paradises, distributed throughout the territory and in any Autonomous Community. To speak of the north of Spain is to speak of "green", of Nature and of a really beautiful natural environment. The coastal areas here are also fantastic, and today I would like to focus on the one in the Cantabrian Sea, full of beaches with crystal clear waters and white sand that make it the perfect destination for any day when you are looking for relaxation. Here are some of the best beaches in the Bay of Biscay:

Langre Beach


It is in the town of Ribamontán al Mar and it is one of the most unknown beaches on the Cantabrian coast, but also one of the most beautiful. Thanks to the fact that it is not very famous, it is the perfect destination since its beauty is joined by the fact that it does not have much influx. It has shape of half Moon and it does not reach a kilometer in length, and its landscape is completed by green meadows since it is an area in which there are no buildings that spoil so much beauty. A cliff, crystal waters, fine white sand ... you will find it all on this beach.


Sonabia Beach


It was the pioneer beach for practice nudism, and it is perfect for it since it is hidden, although people who do not take their swimsuits also come to it. The truth is that it is a very "free" beach since there the dogs are also allowed to enjoy the water and the sand. There is no service on this beach.

Rostro beach


It is a Galician beach that is in Fisterra and that it is a clear example of how brave the Cantabrian Sea can be, with spectacular waves that break hard against the rocks. It has transparent waters and is shaped like a half moon, and its landscape is fantastic since it is very close to Cabo Fisterra.

Las Catedrales beach


For me it is the best beach in Galicia by far, and that there are spectacular beaches in this Community. You can go through this article to see it in detail, but so in a small summary I will say that it has some rocks that seem cathedrals and that depending on the tide they are more or less. It's really beautiful.

Zarautz beach


It is in Guipúzkoa and it is a beach that has a lot of affluence but it is worth seeing with little space since you will still enjoy a spectacular day at the beach. There you can practice various watersports, take a long walk, have a drink in one of its bars or simply enjoy the sand and the sea.

Xivares Beach


This beach, among many others, is located in the Asturian part of the Cantabrian Sea. It is located a short distance from Gijón, in Carreño Candas, and it is a mixture of sea and mountains that is really worth seeing.

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