Spain’s best beach is neither in the Canary Islands nor in the Mediterranean (permission required)

When we think of the best beaches, the first thing most of us think of is the Caribbean or the Mediterranean if we don’t want to leave Spain. Despite having so much coastline in Spain, staying there is almost a crime. In fact, the prestigious British newspaper The Guardian had to remind us that perhaps our best beach is facing the Atlantic. And this environment has been chosen as the best beach in the world. Rhodes, on the Cíes Islands, in Galicia.

If you have ever dreamed of disconnecting from everything at once white and very fine sand beach with crystal clear waters, that place is much closer to you than you think. More specifically, in the Vigo Estuary, in the archipelago of the Cíes Islands. This is where Rodas beach is located, connecting the islands of Monteagudo and do Faro.

stretches along 1,300 meters of fine white sand. In fact, the British newspaper compares this fact to the Caribbean coast. “Cíes, once a pirate bunker, is now a desolate and unspoiled national park that is only open to the public during the summer months. Galicians come to spend long, lazy summer days at Praia das Rodas, a perfect crescent of soft, pale sand backed by small dunes that house a calm, crystal-clear lagoon.

The shores of this beach are kissed by the Dos Nenos saltwater lake and the Atlantic, which is of great interest for its biodiversity. You can also have fun on this beach. pine and eucalyptus forest and the world’s largest seagull colony. Although we won’t mislead you, you should dare with its icy waters.

Another positive aspect is that it is not a touristic beach. In fact, there is no hotel in the area, only a camping area. What happens is that anyone who wants it can’t step on it. This makes it quiet but also a Authorization by Xunta de Galicia To access. However, with the relevant you can even camp free diving or take your dog.

and about protected area, It was declared a Nature Park in 1980 and included in the Maritime-Terrestrial Nature Park of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia in 2002 together with Ons Island, Sálvora Island and Cortegada Island.

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