Playa de Castilla, Protected beach in Costa de la Luz, Spain
The twenty-kilometer stretch of Playa de Castilla features untouched golden sand bordered by natural dunes and clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
The beach received its name during the Reconquista period as it marked a crucial maritime route for the Crown of Castile to access the Atlantic Ocean.
Local fishermen maintain their traditional practices along the coastline, bringing fresh catches directly to the beachside restaurants called chiringuitos.
Visitors can access the beach through designated entry points from Matalascañas or via the Mazagón road, with parking facilities available for a fee.
The beach forms part of Doñana National Park, where protected sand cliffs of El Asperillo rise 100 meters above the shoreline.
Address: Playa de Castilla, Huelva, Spain
GPS coordinates: 37.11681,-6.78503
Latest update: June 17, 2025 13:05
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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