La Arena, Shingle and olive sand beach in Cantabria, Spain
La Arena extends for 960 meters along the Cantabrian coast, featuring a mixture of shingle stones and olive-colored sand across its 350-meter width.
The beach formation resulted from centuries of geological processes where the Bay of Biscay's currents deposited both pebbles and fine sand on the shore.
Local fishermen continue their traditional practices near La Arena, maintaining nets and small boats along designated areas of the shoreline.
The beach provides separate swimming zones for different water activities, with lifeguard stations positioned every 200 meters during summer months.
Natural mineral deposits in the sand create subtle color variations that shift between olive and golden hues depending on water content and sunlight.
Location: La Arena
Length: 960 m
Width: 350 m
Address: La Arena Auzoa, 7, 48508 La Arena, Bizkaia, Spain
GPS coordinates: 43.34870,-3.11390
Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:16
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