Playa de Somocuevas, Sandy beach in Piélagos, Spain.
Playa de Somocuevas stretches across 100 meters of golden sand between limestone cliffs, with moderate waves washing against the shore point.
The beach has maintained its natural state through centuries, protected by the rocky formation known as Punta de Somocuevas.
The beach stands as a designated naturist location in Cantabria, reflecting the regional acceptance of alternative lifestyles and nature connection.
Visitors can access the beach through a constructed pathway from the cliff-top parking area, which contains fewer than 50 spaces.
The cove's position behind protective rock formations creates moderate wave conditions, different from the stronger surf found at neighboring beaches.
GPS coordinates: 43.46939,-3.94467
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:18
Spain has more than 8,000 kilometers of coastlines home to hundreds of beaches with diverse characteristics. The Mediterranean, Atlantic, Balearic Islands, and Canary Islands feature contrasting marine scenery: coves sheltered between cliffs, extensive sandy areas, urban beaches, and protected natural zones. Each coastal region has developed its own identity influenced by local geology and climate. The Balearic Islands include bays like Cala Macarella in Menorca or Ses Illetes in Formentera, where white sand contrasts with clear Mediterranean waters. The Canary Islands display volcanic landscapes, with the Maspalomas dunes on Gran Canaria stretching over 6 kilometers, or Lanzarote’s red cliffs framing Playa del Papagayo. Along the Andalusian coast, the Cabo de Gata Natural Park houses Mónsul Beach with its black volcanic formations, while Bolonia near Tarifa features a 4-kilometer-long beach with Roman remains. The northern coast presents a different scene: La Concha urban beach in San Sebastián forms a 1.5-kilometer arc, the limestone cliffs of Asturias protect Playa del Silencio, and the Cíes Islands in Galicia are part of a marine national park.
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