Platja de Xeraco, Mediterranean beach in Xeraco, Spain
Platja de Xeraco is a beach in the municipality of Xeraco, about three kilometres from the town centre. It lies between the beaches of Tavernes to the north and Ahuir (Gandia) to the south, with non-developable farmland to the west. The first permanent building was a carabiniers' barracks from the early 20th century, later used as a corral and store; it was restored and reopened in 2011 as a venue for cultural and social events.
The first permanent structure on the beach was a Civil Guard (carabineros) barracks built in the early 20th century to watch for maritime smuggling. Urbanisation began in the 1950s, when owners and labourers of the "Les Marines" plots, previously planted with vines, vegetables and citrus, built permanent houses that doubled as tool and harvest stores. In the 1960s the barracks was abandoned and farmers used it as a corral and store; it was restored and reopened in 2011 as a venue for cultural and social events.
The beach's name comes from the municipality of Xeraco, whose town centre lies about three kilometres inland. The old carabiniers' barracks, restored and opened in 2011, now serves as a venue for cultural and social events. A residents' association represents the few dozen people who live here year-round.
The beach has lifeguards, first aid stations, showers, and restrooms distributed throughout. The gradual slope and wide sandy area make it easy to access for families and all fitness levels.
The first permanent building on the beach was a carabiniers' barracks built in the early 20th century to watch for maritime smuggling. When the Spanish state withdrew the detachment in the 1960s, Les Marines farmers used the empty building as a corral and store. Restored, it reopened in 2011 as a venue for cultural and social events.
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