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| JohnLekas | Posted: 09.01.2007, 12:30 | |
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registered: Jan. 2007
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Status: offline last visit: 09.01.07 |
Can you tell me where the best, most beautiful, uncluttered, beaches are in Spain. I have heard Malaga and Cadiz (Costa del Sol), but from what I can find on the web... they look very crowded and overdeveloped. Looking for a quiet, family vacation spot, with beautiful sandy beaches, clear blue water, spectacular scenery. |
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| John Ross | Posted: 09.01.2007, 12:52 | |
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registered: Apr. 2004
Posts: 39
Status: offline last visit: 25.08.08 |
You want it all, don't you? Tall order and there is no single answer, except that, yes, you are right, the Costa del Sol has many things in its favour, but being uncluttered is not one of them. Cádiz, however, is very definitely worth your consideration, not its east-facing Mediterranean coast, but the Costa de la Luz, which looks onto the Atlantic Gulf of Cadiz. The Costa de la Luz continues along the adjacent province of Huelva, which also has some splendid beaches and, although both have become more popular with Spaniards themselves in recent years (Huelva, particularly, is Seville's natural beach area), they are less discovered than the Med, in general. You can't ask for miracles, though, and July and August are busy everywhere (you don't say what time of year you are thinking of). The other spots I would recommend are: i) the Balearic Islands, especially the north-west coast of Mallorca (fabulous scenery, the Sierra de Tramuntana) and Minorca, most of which is a biosphere reserve, so development has been more restricted than elsewhere. In parts, at least, this is where you will find the kind of Mediterranean you always hoped for - sandy coves and clear turquoise water. ii) the Canary Islands - brilliant weather, great beaches (if you can avoid the crowds), fantastic scenery. iii) the Cantabrian north, especially Asturias, is less developed in terms of beach tourism than elsewhere, and has the gorgeous Cantabrian mountains as an added attraction. No blue water, though, and you need to allow for at least a day or two of poor weather. Anyone else got any suggestions? |
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