Valdevaqueros, Beach in Tarifa, Spain.
The beach stretches 4050 meters along the coast with golden sand and clear waters, offering views of the African coastline across the Strait of Gibraltar.
The beach area contains remnants of a coastal battery at Punta Paloma, which was protected by a large dune system that remains present today.
Local establishments called chiringuitos serve traditional Andalusian seafood dishes, reflecting the Mediterranean coastal gastronomy of southern Spain.
The beach provides facilities including equipment rentals, showers, toilets, and designated areas for water sports activities with professional instructors.
Strong eastern winds reaching 35 kilometers per hour create conditions that attract international kitesurfing competitions and water sports enthusiasts throughout the year.
Location: Tarifa
GPS coordinates: 36.06722,-5.67806
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52
Spain has more than 8,000 kilometers of coastlines home to hundreds of beaches with diverse characteristics. The Mediterranean, Atlantic, Balearic Islands, and Canary Islands feature contrasting marine scenery: coves sheltered between cliffs, extensive sandy areas, urban beaches, and protected natural zones. Each coastal region has developed its own identity influenced by local geology and climate. The Balearic Islands include bays like Cala Macarella in Menorca or Ses Illetes in Formentera, where white sand contrasts with clear Mediterranean waters. The Canary Islands display volcanic landscapes, with the Maspalomas dunes on Gran Canaria stretching over 6 kilometers, or Lanzarote’s red cliffs framing Playa del Papagayo. Along the Andalusian coast, the Cabo de Gata Natural Park houses Mónsul Beach with its black volcanic formations, while Bolonia near Tarifa features a 4-kilometer-long beach with Roman remains. The northern coast presents a different scene: La Concha urban beach in San Sebastián forms a 1.5-kilometer arc, the limestone cliffs of Asturias protect Playa del Silencio, and the Cíes Islands in Galicia are part of a marine national park.
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