La Calita, Rock and white sand beach in Nigrán, Spain.
La Calita extends for 130 meters along the coast, featuring a natural combination of rocky formations and stretches of white sand that meet the Atlantic Ocean.
The beach area has been an integral part of Nigrán's maritime activities, with local fishermen using its natural coves as launching points throughout generations.
Local residents gather at La Calita for traditional fishing activities, including harpoon fishing and collecting seafood during low tide periods.
The beach maintains regular cleaning services and provides waste bins, while its location 750 meters from Puerto Sherry marina enables convenient access for visitors.
During low tide, the beach reveals numerous rock pools that contain small marine creatures and create natural swimming areas between the rock formations.
Location: Nigrán
Length: 130 m
Width: 20 m
GPS coordinates: 42.16140,-8.81870
Latest update: March 8, 2025 17:20
Spain's coastlines present a wide variety of beaches, from the white sand shores of the Balearic Islands to the rocky coves of Cantabria along the Atlantic. This collection includes beaches such as Playa de Rodas in the Cíes Islands, the urban beach of La Concha in San Sebastián, and the secluded coves of Formentera including Ses Illetes and Cala Saona. In Andalusia, beaches like Playa de Bolonia near Tarifa feature Roman ruins nearby, while the volcanic landscapes of Cabo de Gata showcase Los Genoveses and Playa de Monsul. The Asturian coast displays natural formations such as Gulpiyuri, a beach enclosed within cliffs, and Playa del Silencio. The Canary Islands offer diverse beach types, from the golden sands of Las Teresitas in Tenerife to the expansive shores of Sotavento in Fuerteventura. This selection documents the geographic and geological range of Spanish beaches and provides practical information about location, access, and local features of each site.
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Beach of Vao
4.6 km
Praia do Abra
1.1 km
Pazo de Cea
2.1 km
Villa Romana de Toralla
4.3 km
Panxón
2.2 km
Iglesia de San Salvador de Corujo
4.6 km
Pazo da Touza
4.1 km
Pazo de Cadaval
2.2 km
Arco visigótico de Panxón
1.8 km
Os Muiños
1.6 km
Toralla
4.6 km
Monumento a la Marina Universal
2.3 km
Playa Area Fofa
1.7 km
Pazo de Lamelas
1.5 km
Praia Canido
4 km
A Noiva
1.7 km
Madorra
1.8 km
O Fuchiño
3.4 km
Casa Suero Yañez
4.5 km
Pazo de Brito
2.9 km
O Portiño
761 m
Buraca
3.2 km
Ribas Brancas
1.9 km
Playa de Sobreira
3.3 km
Playa de As Canas
278 m
Ponte de Toralla
4.6 km
Palacio de Nigrán o de Cea
2.1 kmReviews
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