Playa de Covachos, Sandy beach in Santa Cruz de Bezana, Spain.
Playa de Covachos is a sandy beach about 600 meters long along the Cantabrian coast, with rocky outcrops breaking up the shoreline and golden sand meeting moderate waves. The seafloor drops away sharply just beyond the waterline, creating steep conditions for swimmers.
The name comes from limestone caves in the surrounding rocks, a geological feature that has defined this coastline for centuries. These natural formations have long been part of the local landscape.
The beach maintains a section for naturist visitors, showing how Spanish coastal communities embrace different ways of enjoying the sea. You will notice that people here respect each other's choices about how to use the sand and water.
Access is down stairs with no facilities at the beach, so sturdy shoes are useful for the descent. Swimmers should be cautious since the steep slope into the water creates sudden depth, and lifeguards are not always on duty.
At low tide, visitors can walk across a natural sandbank to reach the small islet of El Castro de Covachos, which is normally surrounded by water. This path disappears when the tide comes in, making it a temporary adventure shaped by the sea's natural rhythms.
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