Playa de Foxos o Barra, Protected coastal beach in Coaña, Spain.
Playa de Foxos o Barra is a natural beach on Asturias' northern coast, stretching about 220 meters with dark sand mixed with small rocks. The shoreline is lined with native vegetation that frames this quiet section of the coastal landscape.
This coastal area was designated for protection because of its importance to marine life and seabirds. The protected status came as part of the broader system for safeguarding valuable coastal zones in northern Spain.
Local fishermen work along this coast daily, maintaining practices and knowledge passed down through families in the region. The place remains woven into the rhythm of traditional maritime life in Asturias.
Access to the beach is via a 500-meter walking path, with parking available nearby. Calm weather makes visiting easier, as the shoreline can be rocky and the path more manageable in good conditions.
The beach sits where the Navia River meets the sea, creating visible differences in water color and temperature where fresh water blends with saltwater. This transition zone supports specialized plants and creatures that thrive nowhere else.
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