Platja de La Riera, Urban beach in Pineda de Mar, Spain.
Platja de La Riera is an urban beach in Pineda de Mar, 577 m long and about 50 m wide, made of very coarse sand with a moderate slope into the water. It lies between Platja del Poblenou and the Riera de Pineda, which separates it from Platja dels Pescadors. The railway line runs between the beach and the town centre.
The beach takes its name from the Riera de Pineda, the stream mouth that marks its northern limit and separates it from Platja dels Pescadors; the neighbouring beach to the south is Platja del Poblenou. The railway line of the Maresme coast runs directly behind the sand, cutting the beach off from the town centre, so bathers reach it through underground tunnels. It is a 577 m long, 50 m wide urban beach of very coarse sand with a moderate slope into the water.
The beach takes its name from the Riera de Pineda, the stream channel that separates it from Platja dels Pescadors. In summer, beach bars (guinguetes) stand directly on the sand, and lifeguard and police patrol services operate along the shore.
The railway line separates the beach from the town centre, so access is only through underground tunnels. The beach is 577 m long with an average width of 50 m. In summer there are lifeguard and police patrols, WCs, and beach bars at the foot of the sand.
The beach holds a Blue Flag certification, which marks it as meeting high standards for water quality and cleanliness. This recognition means the water undergoes regular testing to ensure it remains safe for swimmers.
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