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Ten beautiful Spanish seaside towns

Ten beautiful Spanish seaside towns

You’ve heard of the partying capitals in Mallorca or the gastronomic hubs of San Sebastián – but what about the other lovable seaside towns in Spain?

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<b>Altafulla, Catalonia</b>: A quietly beautiful town where you can take in some of the Catalan region’s historical heritage as well as enjoy a peaceful day by the sea.  Festivals throughout the year, however, ensure that this little piece of Catalan tranquility doesn’t get too sleepy.Photo: altafullaturisme.cat/es/
<b>Barbate, Cádiz</b>: Relatively unknown to foreign tourists, this is a holiday favourite for the Spanish in-the-know.  Since the Romans put the town on the map for their fish-salting industry, it’s been a hotspot for great seafood - all cooked with that special Andalusian twist.Photo: untipografico/Flickr
<b>Es Grau, Menorca</b>: The calm, shallow waters make this a perfect seaside destination for families with young children.  For the grown ups, enjoy the local speciality of Calderata de Langosta (Lobster Soup).Photo: visitmenorca.com/en/menorca/es-grau-3/
<b>Hondarribia, Pais Vasco</b>: Why go to just Spain when you could pop over to France too?  Wave to Spain’s French neighbours from the Hondarribia coastline as you drink a glass of Txacolí (Basque sparkling wine - it won’t be as good as champagne, but it’s a lot cheaper). Photo: Ardo Beltz/Wikimedia
<b>La Aldea de San Nicolás, Gran Canaria</b>: One of the nicest of the cavernous beaches in Gran Canaria, it is complemented by nearby nature reserves where you can stand in awe of the island’s flora and fauna.Photo: www.grancanaria.com
<b>Isla de la Toja, Galicia </b>An island off the coast of Galicia that is protected from urban development and is famous for being a thermic centre in the region.  Be sure to stop by and take a picture of the little church that is covered head to toe in local sea shells.Photo: turismogrove.es/
<b>Peñíscola, Castellón</b>: The impressive castle is surely the top attraction of this fortified seaport.  Built by the Knights Templar, pull yourself back to the age of crusading and reconquering as you attempt to conquer your oversized portion of paella.Photo: turismodecastellon.com/
<b>Ribadesella, Asturias</b>: Home to a famous rowing competition, it is also famous for its prehistoric caves which are open to visitors all year round.  Photo:  Zaqarbal/Flickr
<b>Roquetas de Mar, Almería</b>: This little Andalusian seaside town can trump a few of the others by declaring not only Roman but Phoenician remains.  Come and try this fishing village’s famous fried fish.Photo: Jose Gonzalvo Vivas/Flickr
<b>Salobreña, Granada</b>: Just because you’ve always wanted to see the Alhambra doesn’t mean you have to miss out on a beach holiday - the seaside town of Salobreña is only an hour away!  A classic white-washed Andalusian town with an enormous castle casually towering over it all.  Photo: turgranada.es/municipio/salobrena/


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