Playa de la Ribera, Golden sand beach in Ceuta, Spain.
Playa de la Ribiera is a sandy beach in Ceuta along the Mediterranean, featuring fine golden sand and shallow waters suitable for swimming. The shoreline extends for several hundred meters, providing ample space for visitors during the summer months.
The beach sits on the southern edge of the isthmus connecting Ceuta to the African mainland. This location has long served as a meeting point where Mediterranean and African territories intersect.
Local residents and visitors gather at this beach throughout summer, creating a social meeting point between Spanish and Moroccan influences.
Lifeguards and police officers patrol the beach regularly to ensure visitor safety. An elevator provides access to the water for people with reduced mobility.
The water here holds Blue Flag certification, marking it as meeting high environmental and cleanliness standards. Visitors often notice the particularly clean conditions maintained at this location.
Location: Ceuta
Length: 405 m
Width: 40 m
GPS coordinates: 35.88694,-5.31528
Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:01
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