Platja del Carregador, Golden sand beach in Alcalà de Xivert, Spain.
Platja del Carregador is a sandy beach in the urban area of Alcossebre, in Alcalà de Xivert. It measures 820 m long and up to 70 m wide, bounded by rocks to the north and the Platja de la Romana to the south. At one end begins the seafront promenade; at the other, the Punta del Cargador or Roquer Martí, fine sand dunes hold a colony of sea daffodils.
Platja del Carregador lies in the urban area of Alcossebre, within the municipality of Alcalà de Xivert. It has held the Blue Flag distinction since 1988 and also carries ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 environmental quality certificates. At one end stands Punta del Cargador, also called Roquer Martí, where large dunes of fine sand have formed.
The beach takes its name from the old loading point (carregador) used to ship local produce. At the northern end, the Punta del Cargador or Roquer Martí holds large fine-sand dunes with a notable colony of sea lily, a plant to look for among the vegetation.
The beach provides sunbed and umbrella rentals along with shower and restroom facilities for visitor comfort. A play area for children makes the location convenient for families.
At the northern end, the beach begins at the start of the seafront promenade; at the other end, in the area called Punta del Cargador or Roquer Martí, large dunes of fine sand hold a notable colony of sea lily. The beach has held the Blue Flag since 1988.
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