La Concha Beach, Urban beach in San Sebastián, Spain.
The 1350-meter long beach features a curved bay with golden sand stretching between Mount Urgull and Mount Igeldo along the Cantabrian Sea.
Queen Isabel II established the beach's reputation in 1845 when her doctors recommended sea bathing as a treatment for her skin conditions.
The beach promenade incorporates distinctive white railings and lamp posts that have become recognizable symbols of San Sebastián's waterfront.
The beach provides amenities including showers, lockers, lifeguard services, and equipment rentals for chairs and parasols during summer months.
During low tide, visitors can walk across a rocky path called Pico del Loro to connect with neighboring Ondarreta Beach.
Location: Donostia-San Sebastián
Length: 1,350 m
Width: 40 m
GPS coordinates: 43.31520,-1.99150
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55
A selection of Spanish beaches with white sand, turquoise water, and natural rock formations. From the coves of Balearic Islands to the Atlantic shores of Cantabria, this list contains information about locations, characteristics, and local features.
San Sebastian combines coastal landmarks with cultural sites. La Concha Beach offers a sandy shoreline while Monte Urgull and Monte Igueldo provide city views. The Parte Vieja contains historic streets, shops, and the Konstituzio Plaza. The waterfront features the Peine del Viento sculptures and an aquarium with marine exhibits. Museums include San Telmo in a former convent and Miramar Palace hosts cultural programs.
Spain has more than 8,000 kilometers of coastlines home to hundreds of beaches with diverse characteristics. The Mediterranean, Atlantic, Balearic Islands, and Canary Islands feature contrasting marine scenery: coves sheltered between cliffs, extensive sandy areas, urban beaches, and protected natural zones. Each coastal region has developed its own identity influenced by local geology and climate. The Balearic Islands include bays like Cala Macarella in Menorca or Ses Illetes in Formentera, where white sand contrasts with clear Mediterranean waters. The Canary Islands display volcanic landscapes, with the Maspalomas dunes on Gran Canaria stretching over 6 kilometers, or Lanzarote’s red cliffs framing Playa del Papagayo. Along the Andalusian coast, the Cabo de Gata Natural Park houses Mónsul Beach with its black volcanic formations, while Bolonia near Tarifa features a 4-kilometer-long beach with Roman remains. The northern coast presents a different scene: La Concha urban beach in San Sebastián forms a 1.5-kilometer arc, the limestone cliffs of Asturias protect Playa del Silencio, and the Cíes Islands in Galicia are part of a marine national park.
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