La Grava, Rock beach in Aduanas del Mar, Jávea, Spain
La Grava is a gravel beach in the municipality of Jávea, Alicante, in an urban setting. It runs 290 m from the south breakwater of the port to the mouth of the Gorgos river, with a width of 20 m. It is reached by street and has a promenade and marked swimming area.
La Grava lies between the south breakwater of Jávea's port and the mouth of the Gorgos river, a position that tied it to the harbour from the outset. The beach holds the Blue Flag distinction, awarded for the management and services of its bathing waters.
The beach lies between the south breakwater of Jávea's port and the mouth of the Gorgos river, an urban setting with a seafront promenade and street access. Its name, La Grava, refers to the gravel that forms its surface. The beach holds the Blue Flag distinction.
La Grava is reached by street from the urban centre of Jávea and has a promenade along its 290 m of gravel, 20 m wide. It lies between the south breakwater of the port to the north and the mouth of the Gorgos river to the south. The beach is marked with buoys.
La Grava holds the Blue Flag distinction, awarded for water quality, safety and environmental management at beaches. The flag is flown during the bathing season, so the award is visible on site rather than a permanent feature of the gravel shore.
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