Arenal de Morís Beach, Coastal beach in Caravia Alta, Spain
Arenal de Moris is a beach with fine brown sand stretching about 770 meters along the Asturian coast. Its position near La Braniella point provides natural shelter from strong waves.
Arenal de Morís lies at the eastern end of Caravia's coast, in the parish of Caravia Alta, and forms part of the Costa oriental de Asturias. The sources record no founding date or historic events for the beach itself; its documented character is that of a shell-shaped cove with vehicle access down to the sand, long used for surfing, rock fishing and underwater fishing, and hosting the regional surf championship in November.
The beach's name, Arenal de Morís, refers to its sandy ground and to the Morís family or place name linked to the parish of Caravia Alta. In November it usually hosts the regional surf championship, drawing competitors to this windy stretch of the eastern Asturian coast.
Wheeled access reaches the sand itself, which makes the beach usable for people with disabilities. Showers, toilets, bins, cleaning service, telephones and picnic areas are all on site. The windy stretch of the Caravia coast here also suits surfers, rock anglers and spearfishers.
The windy stretch of the Caravia coast makes the beach a venue for surfing; in November it usually hosts the regional surf championship. The same conditions suit rock fishing and underwater fishing.
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