Playa Elexalde, Sand beach in Gorliz, Basque Country, Spain
Playa Elexalde, also known as Gorliz beach, is a sand beach on the Basque coast in Biscay, Spain, with moderate waves. A concrete promenade runs behind the sand and connects the beach to nearby services and coastal paths.
This stretch of coast started as a fishing settlement before it gradually became a beach destination during the 20th century. The growth of coastal tourism shaped how the shore was used and what was built along it.
The promenade behind the sand is lined with small bars where people eat fresh seafood and pintxos, the small Basque snacks served on bread. This habit is part of daily coastal life here and easy to notice during any visit.
The beach has showers, restrooms, lifeguard service, and parking near the main road, so everything is easy to find when you arrive. Summer is the busiest time, but the beach is open and reachable outside the season as well.
The sand here is naturally brown rather than white, a color that comes from the rock formations along this part of the coast. This gives the beach a look that sets it apart from many other Spanish beaches at first glance.
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