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The Costa del Luz (Huelva) beaches tend to be long and wide, with fine golden sand.
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The Costa
del Sol is the most developed part of the Coast. The Mediterranean
water is warm and safe.
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The least
well-known of the Costas, probably because the name is a recent
creation for the coastline of Granada Province. Nevertheless
it should not be overlooked.
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Perhaps the most diverse of all the Costas. Everything from popular resorts to rocky coves which include some of the least visited beaches in Southern Spain.
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The Blue
Flag Campaign started in 1987. Today you can find the Blue
Flag at beaches and marinas in 18 countries in Europe. Here
you'll find information and a list of the Blue Flag Beaches
in Andalucia and the Blue Flag Marinas in Andalucia.
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Chiringuitos
are bars on the beach or sea front. They serve cold drinks
and delicious food. Here you'll find a guide to the Beach
Bars along the Andalucian Costas.
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Beach Clubs are emerging as a new lifestyle concept in up-market resorts
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A guide to naturist beaches in Andalucia.
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 Golden sands in Andalucia.
Andalucia has over 800 Km of coastline most of which
is sandy beach. No wonder going to the beach is the single most
popular recreational activity for tourists and residents alike.
The sunbathing on beaches generally becomes popular
from late May until late September. This is when the Chiringuitos
(beach bars) start to open. The sun beds are set out and the paddle
rafts and jet skis are prepared for the season. There is a noticeable
increase in beach popularity during the school holidays and especially
in July and August when many residents from Madrid and other cities
in Spain arrive on the coast for their annual holiday.
During the winter season the beaches are enjoyed
mainly by walkers, joggers and fishermen. Sunbathing is sometimes
possible in the winter months as well. On one of the frequent blue
sky and non-windy days it will be warm enough to sunbathe and you
will have the beach to yourself. Of course, in the most popular
resorts like Torremolinos you won't be alone.
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There are no private beaches in Spain, you have
the right to walk the entire coastline. Recent laws prohibit construction
too close to the coast. "Acceso público a la playa"
is a sign you may see. It means 'public access to the beach' probably
a right of way over private land leading to the beach.
The coastal strips or costas have been given names.
General information about them can be found on the following pages.
The Mediterranean seaboard is graced by the Costa
de Almeria, Costa Tropical
and the glamorous, cosmopolitan Costa
del Sol, while the Costa
de la Luz lies along the Atlantic shore to the west of Gibraltar.
Andalucia has beaches for all tastes. Wide open
golden sandy beaches backed by sand dunes are typical of the Costa
de la Luz. Popular bathing beaches with showers and beach bars are
typical of the Costa del Sol. Hidden coves reached by paths or tracks
down from the cliffs, excellent for snorkeling and diving are typical
of the Costa Tropical. Open beaches and hidden coves, some of the
quietest around are typical of the Costa de Almeria.
Many popular beaches have trained life guards in
the summer. You will notice them watching out with binoculars in
lookout towers. The international sea safety condition flag warning
system is in force:
Green = safe
Yellow = caution
Red = danger
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