Playa de Covachos, Sandy beach in Santa Cruz de Bezana, Spain.
Playa de Covachos is a sandy beach on the Cantabrian coast in Santa Cruz de Bezana, flanked by limestone rock formations and natural caves that give the shoreline a jagged, irregular look. The seafloor drops sharply just past the waterline, making the water quickly deeper than it appears from the shore.
The name Covachos comes from the Spanish word for small caves, referring to the limestone hollows carved into the surrounding cliffs over thousands of years. These rock formations have shaped how this stretch of coast looks and how people have related to it for a very long time.
Playa de Covachos is used by both naturist and non-naturist visitors, each naturally gravitating to their preferred part of the sand. This easy coexistence is common along the Cantabrian coast and feels relaxed rather than organized.
Getting down to the beach requires walking a set of stairs, so sturdy footwear makes the descent easier. There are no facilities on site, so bringing water, food, and anything else you need is essential before heading down.
At low tide, a natural sandbank appears and connects the beach to the small islet of El Castro de Covachos, which sits in the water just offshore. When the tide returns, this path is completely submerged, so the crossing is only possible for a short window of time.
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