Ballota Beach, Protected beach in Cudillero, Spain.
The sandy Ballota Beach extends for 350 meters along the northern Spanish coast, featuring white sand areas alternating with sections of pebbles.
This section of the Asturian coastline received special protection area status to preserve its natural characteristics and prevent environmental degradation.
The beach forms part of a network of coastal locations where local fishing communities maintain traditional maritime practices throughout the seasons.
Visitors can access lifeguard services from June 15 to September 8 between 11:30 AM and 7:00 PM, with parking facilities near the entrance.
During high tide periods, the beach transforms as water covers most of the sand, revealing a distinct landscape dominated by rocks and pebbles.
Location: Cudillero
Length: 350 m
GPS coordinates: 43.55416,-6.34462
Latest update: March 11, 2025 16:55
Spain's coastlines present a wide variety of beaches, from the white sand shores of the Balearic Islands to the rocky coves of Cantabria along the Atlantic. This collection includes beaches such as Playa de Rodas in the Cíes Islands, the urban beach of La Concha in San Sebastián, and the secluded coves of Formentera including Ses Illetes and Cala Saona. In Andalusia, beaches like Playa de Bolonia near Tarifa feature Roman ruins nearby, while the volcanic landscapes of Cabo de Gata showcase Los Genoveses and Playa de Monsul. The Asturian coast displays natural formations such as Gulpiyuri, a beach enclosed within cliffs, and Playa del Silencio. The Canary Islands offer diverse beach types, from the golden sands of Las Teresitas in Tenerife to the expansive shores of Sotavento in Fuerteventura. This selection documents the geographic and geological range of Spanish beaches and provides practical information about location, access, and local features of each site.
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La Quinta (Cudillero)
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Muslim military cemetery of Barcia
11.9 km
Faro de Cabo Vidío
9.1 km
Playa de La Concha
12.8 km
Playa de San Pedro de La Ribera
10.3 km
Faro de Cabo Busto
10.2 km
Palace of the Marquis of Ferrera, Luarca
15.3 km
Playa de Cadavedo
2.2 km
Playa de Cueva
10.3 km
Faro de Cudillero
16.2 km
Faro de Luarca
15.2 km
Church of San Martín de Luiña
9.8 km
Hoces del Esva
17.3 km
Church of Santa María (Soto de Luiña)
9.2 km
Playa de Luarca
15.5 km
House of the Marquises of Gamoneda
15.5 km
Playa de La Vallina
7.3 km
Casa Rectoral, old hospital of pilgrims
9.2 km
Playa de L’Airín
5 km
Playa de Las Arreas
15.1 km
Playa de Salencia
5.7 km
Playas de Los Campizales y El Carreiro
6.6 km
Playa de La Ribera del Molín
3.8 km
Field of church of San Martín de Salas
17.3 km
Casa Consistorial de Valdés
15.5 km
Playa Barchinas
9.3 km
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Luarca - Joaquín Rodríguez
15.3 kmReviews
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