El Bon Nou, Golden sand beach in La Vila Joiosa, Spain.
El Bon Nou is a golden sand beach stretching about 220 meters along the Mediterranean coast near La Vila Joiosa. Large rock formations frame both edges of the shore, creating natural boundaries and shaping the beach's layout.
The area around this beach was settled in ancient Roman times and served as a strategic port on the Mediterranean. The town grew over centuries as a maritime trading center and developed its character through seafaring traditions.
El Bon Nou lies beside La Vila Joiosa's fishing quarter, where boats are still hauled onto the sand. The town's fish auction and seafood restaurants depend on the daily catch, and the beach takes its name from the Valencian word for a small inlet or cove.
The beach has restrooms, rinse stations, trash receptacles, and parking accessible via marked paths. Facilities are easy to find and visitor access is well organized throughout the area.
Two large rocks at the beach ends naturally reduce wave action, keeping the water clear throughout the year. This geological feature creates a calmer swimming experience than many nearby beaches.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 94,049 contributors worldwide.
