SPAIN ON LINE: Beaches Spain

Submitted by on-map on Thu, 07/01/2010 - 19:45 |

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La Costa de la Luz (the Coast of Light, also known as the "forgotten coast") is the name of the southern spanish coastline on the atlantic ocean that corresponds to the provinces of Huelva and Cadiz.

Located between the famous Costa del SOL on the Mediterranean and the Algarve coast in Portugal, it is a growing destination for sun and beach holidays due to its nearly unspoiled beaches and not being too massified yet. There is hardly any massive construction done and you can still taste that authentic andalusian atmosphere in it's many small and pitoresque towns like: Sanlucar de Barrameda, el Puerto de Santa María, Conil de la Frontera,Vejer de la Frontera, Zahara de los Atunes or Tarifa (the surfing capital of Europe). Even Cadiz-city, capital of the province and main reference of Costa de Luz has not been invaded by uncontrolled building.

La Costa de la Luz is easily reachable from Jerez airport and Seville airport.

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Costa del SOL

Submitted by on-map on Wed, 06/01/2010 - 11:32 |

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The famous Costa del SOL consists of an agglomeration of former fishermans villages, most to the west of Malaga City. Costa del SOL has a long history that was born from the sea, with the arrival of the first mariners and traders around 2,000 years ago. This has shaped the character of the region ever since, making it a open, welcoming, prosperous place...... read more >>>

Tropical Coast

Submitted by on-map on Fri, 08/01/2010 - 13:25 |

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The Costa Tropical, situated between the Costa del Sol of the province of Málaga and the Costa de Almería, at only some 80km south of Granada city is a paradise-like coastline which offers the very best conditions and attractions for an excellent holiday either for families, groups of friends or sole travelers.... read more >>>

Conil de la Frontera

Submitted by on-map on Sat, 23/01/2010 - 20:18 |

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Conil de la Frontera, or just Conil, is a small town on the south-spanishCosta de la Luz (the coast of Light) at some 25 miles south from Cadiz city. The town is built on a coastal plain and bathed by the mild waters of the Atlantic. Conil is a growing tourist destination thanks to it's 14 kms. of magnificent and varied beaches... read more >>>

Tarifa - Kitesurfing and windsurfing

Submitted by on-map on Sun, 24/01/2010 - 02:07 |

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The southern-most city of Europe offers 38 km of golden beaches and transparent waters on the Costa de la Luz and lots of wind, ideal for windsurfing and kitesurfing. Tarifa is the most southerly point of the peninsula, facing the African coast and bathed by the waters of the Straits of Gibraltar. It marks the east-end of the Costa de la Luz.... read more >>>

Los Canos de Meca, Coast of light

Submitted by on-map on Sun, 21/02/2010 - 01:13 |

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The beaches of los Caños de Meca and el Palmar are an example of the natural beauty and peace of Cadiz' coastline, la Costa de la Luz - the coast of light, also known as the forgotten coast - which for the moment has been more or less spared from massive speculation and construction.

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Sanlucar de Barrameda

Submitted by on-map on Thu, 11/03/2010 - 12:15 |

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Sanlucar de Barrameda is a place overflowing with history. It is everywhere - in the noble facades, churches, convents, palaces and bodegas. Sanlucar de Barrameda is both unique, and at the same time, many things. In the 16th century, after the discovery of the new world by Christofer Columbus, it was the final port for the explorers and colonizers; the domain of the Dukes of Medina Sidonia; the successful centre of maritime trade;... read more >>>

El Puerto de Santa Maria

Submitted by on-map on Thu, 18/03/2010 - 16:41 |

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El Puerto on the Costa de la Luz, in the province of Cadiz, is located on a section of the Atlantic coast where the pinewoods, growing among marshes, reach right down to the sand of the beach. It's an ideal destination to enjoy the sun, the sea, outdoor sports and good food. More than 15 kilometres of beaches of fine, golden sand lie at El Puerto de Santa María. In this incredible natural landscape... read more >>>

Marbella

Submitted by on-map on Thu, 18/03/2010 - 18:53 |

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Marbella is a marvellous city situated in the heart of the Costa del Sol, at 57 kilometres west from the capital Malaga. It is a cosmopolitan enclave and renowned for offering its thousands of visitors who come here no end of possibilities for enjoying their free time:

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La Herradura

Submitted by on-map on Thu, 01/04/2010 - 19:03 |

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Herradura Beach represents one of those priveleged locations, on theCosta Tropical, for a perfect stay. The area which gives it its name, the second largest part of Almuñécar, psoesses various natural characteristics such as the natural gate formed by its bay, where the maritime expeditions of the civilizations will not go unnoticed.... read more >>>

Almuñecar

Submitted by on-map on Thu, 01/04/2010 - 19:24 |

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Cradle of the meditarranean culture on the Costa Tropical, Almuñécar in addition to its great historic past,has a splendid scenic base being between the sea and the mountains, enjoying a subtropical climate with mild temperatures throughout the year and, of course, its magnificent beaches.... read more >>>

Salobreña

Submitted by on-map on Thu, 01/04/2010 - 23:38 |

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Salobreña is situated dead centre on the Costa Tropical. White and sparkling, it embraces the great rock which looks out over the sea, between winding streets with an ancient Arab flavour and a sea breeze under the shining rays of sun which make everything white.

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Torremolinos

Submitted by on-map on Wed, 05/05/2010 - 13:17 |

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Torremolinos is located just 12 kilometres from the provincial capital Malaga, in the heart of the Costa del Sol and has since decades been a popular destination for beach holidays.

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Benalmadena

Submitted by on-map on Wed, 05/05/2010 - 15:31 |

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Benalmadena in the Province of Málaga, is situated between Torremolinos and Marbella and it is one of the most important centres of the Costa del Sol, reaching a population of 60,000 at the height of summer. The large range of gastronomy offered by its bars, terraces... read more >>>

Fuengirola

Submitted by on-map on Wed, 05/05/2010 - 16:02 |

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Fuengirola has some of the best beaches of the Costa del Sol: Los Boliches, Fuengirola, La Campana, Torreblanca, Las Gaviotas... It sits on a thin strip of coastline of some 8 kilometres long and it's beaches ...read more >>>

Estepona

Submitted by on-map on Wed, 05/05/2010 - 16:23 |

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Estepona has a priveleged location between the scenery of the Nature Park of Sierra Bermeja. Its 21 kilometres of coast make Estepona an important holiday destination. It also has a range of special leisure attractions such as the nature reserve of Selwo, the equestrian school of “Costa del Sol”, the congress centre and the leisure harbour.... read more >>>

Nerja

Submitted by on-map on Thu, 06/05/2010 - 10:27 |

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Nerja can be found in the easternmost part of Axarquía, at only 57 kilometres from Málaga Airport AGP and on the border of theprovince of Granada. It is a maritime and agricultural town with Arab roots and its name is derived from the Arabic "Naricha", (Abundant Spring), and enjoys a priveleged climate and dreamlike local scenery where you can see both spectacular cliffs and also beaches of golden sand.

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Costa de la Luz (Huelva)

Submitted by on-map on Mon, 31/05/2010 - 13:08 |

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The part of the Costa de la Luz belonging to the province of Huelva lies next to Portugal's Algarve, between the rivers Guadiana and Guadalquiver. It offers long flat beaches of fine golden sand with dunes and mild Atlantic waters. Due to it's closeness to Huelva city,Seville city and Portugal it's mainly a popular holiday destination for people of the region, specially on weekends and during local holidays or so called "puentes".... read more >>>

Vejer de la Frontera

Submitted by on-map on Thu, 17/06/2010 - 22:12 |

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More than five hundred years of the Moors’ influence and architecture has made Vejer de la Frontera, with its backcloth hill of six hundred feet, one of the most beautiful towns in the province of Cadiz. It's located at only some 15 minutes from the marvelous beaches of los Caños de Meca and El Palmar on the Costa de la Luz.... read more >>>

Zahara de los Atunes, Coast of light

Submitted by on-map on Fri, 25/06/2010 - 23:42 |

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Zahara de los Atunes is situated between Barbate and Bolonia (Tarifa) on the Costa de la Luz (the Coast of Light) and recently becoming a very popular centre of tourism thanks to its magnificent beaches. It is one of the principal charms of Zahara de los Atunes, along with the beautiful sunsets and the possibity to see Africa on the horizon.

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Submitted by on-map on Sat, 26/06/2010 - 13:59 |

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Situated in the southwest of the province of Cádiz on the Costa de la Luz, in a setting wich the Greeks called Hercule´s Columns, Barbate offers the diversity, richness and colour typical of Andalusia. Barbate is formed by 9 smaller villages of which Los Caños de Meca, Zahara de los Atunes y Zahora should be mentioned.... read more >>>

Chipiona

Submitted by on-map on Sat, 26/06/2010 - 18:57 |

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Chipiona is located on the west end of the Costa de la Luz, in theprovince of Cadiz, near the estuary of the river Guadalquivir. Its lighthouse on the Punta del Perro is the highest in Spain and third highest worldwide. It welcomes visitors and offers a relief to mariners. ...read more >>>

Bolonia

Submitted by on-map on Sat, 26/06/2010 - 20:37 |

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Bolonia is a tiny village, halfway between Zahara de los Atunes andTarifa, on the Costa de la Luz with several kms. of magnificent unspoiled beach with a mean width of 70 meters. It is considered one of the last unspoiled beaches... read more >>>

Rota

Submitted by on-map on Sun, 27/06/2010 - 17:34 |

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Situated on the north-west corner of the Bay of Cadiz on the Costa de la Luz between Chipiona and el Puerto, Rota, a seafaring and agricultural town, has become one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the province due to the beauty of its beaches, the hospitality of its people, its extraordinary gastronomy, its lively streets

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Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza

Submitted by Spain On Line on Fri, 06/08/2010 - 14:09 |

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Hotels and apartments in Sant Antoni de Portmany

The municipality of Sant Antoni de Portmany is situated in the west of Eivissa and includes the village with the same name (administrative centre), Sant Rafel de sa Creu (Zona d'Interès Artesanal), Sant Mateu d'Albarca (interesting for the wine production), Santa Agnès de Corona (almond tree landscape) and Buscastell-Forada (water source es Broll de Buscatell). The municipality has 11 beaches.... read more >>>

Sant Joan de Labritja, Ibiza

Submitted by Spain On Line on Fri, 06/08/2010 - 14:28 |

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The cliffy landscape of its coast is a characteristic, as well as the very small coves with crystal clear water hidden by the huge rocks. This area of 119,7 km2 has an enormous ecologic value, with very rare vegetation species, endemic plants and the nests of marine birds in the coastal area. The municipality has 18 beaches.... read more >>>

Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Eivissa

Submitted by Spain On Line on Fri, 06/08/2010 - 14:43 |

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The municipality of Sant Josep de sa Talaia occupies nearly all the southern area of Eivissa, and is the biggest municipality of Pitiüses by area (158,95 km2), with a coastline of 80 kilometres (which goes from Sant Antoni to Platja d'en Bossa). The name is given by the mount with the same name, which is the highest of the island (475 metres high) and located nearly in the geographic centre. The municipality has 21 beaches.

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Santa Eulària des Riu, Eivissa

Submitted by Spain On Line on Fri, 06/08/2010 - 14:54 |

Municipality information Santa Eulària des Riu, Eivissa

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The municipality of Santa Eulària des Riu is situated in the easternmost area of Eivissa. The municipality has 17 beaches.... read more >>>

Costa de Almeria

Submitted by on-map on Sun, 08/08/2010 - 10:30 |

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The Almería Coast, east to the Costa Tropical, stretches 217 kilometres (135 mi) between the towns of Adra to Aguadulce. It offers a whole range of recreational and leisure activities. Mile-long virgin beaches on one hand and tourist resorts of towns like Aguadulce and Roquetas de Mar turn the Almeria coast into an ideal holiday destination. ... read more >>>

Costa Blanca - Alicante

Submitted by on-map on Wed, 18/08/2010 - 10:48 |

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The coast of Alicante province is part of Costa Blanca and has about 160 km of beaches to enjoy the sea and landscape. The Alicante coast offers extensive beaches of sand for the swimmers who prefer to sunbath and take an occasional dip in the water. However, it also allows you to discover incredible rocky coves for scuba diving, dunes covered with pinewood forests, beaches with boulders and many other corners where it is possible to anchor small boats and have an unforgettable day.

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Motril

Submitted by Nicole01 on Fri, 15/10/2010 - 12:25 |

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Motril is the second largest town in the province of Granada and is located on the Mediterranean coast, close to the Guadalfeo River. It forms an important part of the Tropical Coast and with its sprawling beaches and warm climate it is a stark contrast ...read more >>>

Costa Brava

Submitted by Spain On Line on Tue, 14/12/2010 - 14:05 |

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The Costa Brava or "Wild Coast" has something to suit everyone: excellent sunbathing spots, all kinds of water sports activities, a lively nightlife, sleepy coastal villages, golf courses and nature parks. It is located along the shoreline of the province of Girona in Catalonia, in the Alt Empord and Baix Empord, and stretches from the French border to Blanes, about 60 km north of Barcelona. It can be easily accessed from the Barcelona Airport (El Prat Airport), which is the second largest airport in Spain after Madrid Barajas. ... read more >>>

Costa Dorada

Submitted by on-map on Tue, 14/12/2010 - 14:07 |

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The Costa Dorada (or the "Golden Coast") is an area along the coastline of Catalonia, between Cunit and the mouth of the Ebro river, in the province of Tarragona. It gets its name from the golden colour of its beaches and the quality of light in the area. Reus Airport (REU) is located in the Costa Dorada, about 4.7 miles from the city of Tarragona. The airport provides the main access to the Costa Dorada and is served by a number of budget airline companies. Some of the main resorts and towns in the area include: Cap Salou, La Pineda, Cambrils, Port Aventura, Sitges and Salou.

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