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ARCHIVED - The Times 8 best beaches in Spain 2022

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Away from the usual hustle and bustle, these beaches offer a slice of a more tranquil Spain

<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - The Times 8 best beaches in Spain 2022

Few know the value of a tranquil Spanish beach like the Brits; they flock in their droves each year to enjoy the sun, sand and beach bars on offer on the Costas and are among the nationalities that holiday in Spain the most.

But, they also know the value of those special places away from the crowds, little gems nestled in coves and turquoise waters hidden away from the masses. For these discerning visitors, The Times has compiled a list of the eight most idyllic wild beaches in all of Spain.

1. Barayo, Asturias

A short drive west towards A Coruña on the N634, a turn-off at Las Barqueras and a 30-minute walk will take you to the sea in this glorious corner of Asturias, but the effort is well worth it.

This trail is part of the experience: you'll follow the course of a river where otters roam, flowing through a deep valley with cliffs and forests on either side, then giving way to mudflats, sand dunes and a strip lashed by large Atlantic waves.

2. Castilla Beach, Costa de la Luz

Nestled underneath a series of cliffs, Castilla Beach is about as far from traffic and civilisation as you can get. To reach the golden sands, visitors should park under the shade of the trees (look for the Cuesta Maneli sign at kilometre 39), then climb the boardwalk to the top of the 110m-high Asperillo Dunes, part of the protected Doñana National Park.

3. Cala Pedrosa, Costa Brava

To get to Cala Pedrosa, which is situated about one kilometre south of Tamariu’s horseshoe bay, visitors will have to trek for about 30 minutes from the El Far de Sant Sebastia lighthouse in the nearby bay of Llafranc. Once at your destination, you will be ensconced from the hustle and bustle by rugged rock formations and lush pine trees on three sides, with the wild ocean right in front.

4. Figueiras Beach, Cies Islands, Galicia

More accessible than most, the white sands of Figuerias are just a stone’s throw away from the world-renowned Praia de Rodas, which the Guardian once coined as the “the most beautiful beach in the world.” Not to be outdone, Figueiras Beach offers a paradise hide-away surrounded by forests and majestic rock formations.

5. Illetes Beach, Formentera

It might take half an hour to wander through the Ses Illetes natural park to reach this next destination, but once you arrive, you will be greeted by a secluded desert of pure white sand and turquoise ocean.

6. Genoveses Beach, Cabo de Gata

Only ten minutes from Almeria, this is the last stretch of the southern coast thus far untouched by development. Located just south of Sierra Alhamilla, Cabo de Gata is where Europe’s only true desert meets the sea and it remains both wild and beautiful.

7. Trebaluger, Menorca

In an effort to protect the tranquillity of the area, Cala Trebaluger can only be reached on foot by first driving through the town of Es Migjorn Gran and from there on to Cala Mitjana. The 45-minute journey leads to absolute paradise.

8. Cala Granadella Beach, Costa Blanca

The small, unassuming town of Javea in Alicante plays host to the last gem. While the rest of the Costa Blanca is frequently heaving with tourists, Cala Granadella offers a unique opportunity to experience the region’s sparkling blue waters away from the usual furore.

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