Each beach and cove is different from the rest. If Xàbia is characterized by something, it is for its coves and beaches made of rough stone or pebbles, and not sand. But if what you are looking for is a comfortable corner where you can enjoy the sea and the family; in Xàbia, the Playa del Arenal It is the only one that has a large area of sand and is located right in the middle of the bay.
But even so, the coastline of the Marina Alta hides beaches and coves for all tastes, and here we present a selection of the best coves and beaches, only sand, of the municipalities of the region.
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Arenal Beach, Xàbia
No doubt the Playa del Arenal, with about 480 meters in length, is the most touristic in the entire municipality. In the summer months it is filled with bathers from early in the morning.
Arenal Beach is home to a large number of shops, bars, restaurants and entertainment venues that stretch out along the promenade that surrounds it and is called 'Paseo del Tenis David Ferrer'.
Services
The arenal beach has very shallow waters and its seabed is sandy so it is not a good place to practice water sports such as snorkel. However, it is a good place to go for a ride with the scooters that are rented on the same beach or water sports such as paddle surfing.
The fact that it is the only sandy beach also means that a greater number of people gather to practice sports such as beach volleyball, beach soccer, jogging or even yoga.
Arenal beach is considered an urban beach that is surrounded by apartments that are mainly occupied by tourists in the summer months, either for rent or as a second home.
Likewise, El Arenal is a very familiar beach where children can play, run, make sand castles or enjoy the different play or gym areas that are installed along the beach.
Among the services it offers, it also includes:
- Hammock and umbrella area
- Lavapies
- Adapted bathing area
Location
The beach is located on the Paseo del Tenis David Ferrer from where it has various accesses.
For more information about the Arenal beach you can consult this link.
Les Deveses Beach, Denia
If we head north of the Marina Alta, and just seven kilometers from Xàbia, we find the municipality of Dénia. There, among its great variety of beaches and coves, we highlight, as a sandy beach, Les Deveses.
With almost 3 kilometers long, Les Deveses beach is the widest sandy beach in the municipality of Dénia, although it is also the furthest from the city center.
Services
Among the services offered by this beach are:
- Surveillance and first aid station
- safety beacon for swimmers
- Entry/exit channel for boats
- Leisure and sports facilities
Furthermore, this beach has a windsurfing school that teaches all levels of this water sport.
Location
It is located between Santa Ana beach and Almadrava beach, north of the urban center of Dénia.
For more information about Les Deveses Beach you can consult this article.
El Portet, Moraira
Heading south from La Marina Alta, we stop at Moraira and its sandy cove, El Portet. It is one of the most attractive in Moraira. Its rounded shape (shell), about 300 meters long and 10 meters wide, captures the attention of those who visit it. Its crystal clear waters, fine sand and shallow waters make it ideal for practicing sports and enjoying with the family.
Services
This semi-urban cove has a small promenade that embraces it where there are bars and restaurants. In addition, El Portet offers the following services:
- Lifeguard and surveillance
- footbath
- WC
- Access to boats
Location
It is accessed through Puerto Roque street, next to the nearby promenade.
La Fustera, Benissa
We continue to the south and we find ourselves, already in the town of Benissa, the beach or Cala de La Fustera. Although it is called a beach, its small size makes some consider it a cove. Composed of fine sand, it is located in a natural environment with vegetation that extends practically to the seafront. Its crystal clear waters show the posidonia oceanica meadows found on the seabed.
Services
The beach has some services such as:
- Bars/Chiringuitos
- Bathrooms
- Childish games
- Surveillance and first aid
- Adapted bathing area
Location
It is located between Cala Pinets and les Bassetes. Its access is very easy through Calle del Navegant Josep Ribes.
Arenal Bol, Calpe
The Arenal Bol beach in Calp is located in the urban area. Despite being an urban beach, it is the favorite of residents and tourists. The Arenal de Calp has more than 1 kilometer long and 40 meters wide beach with crystal clear waters, fine golden sand and palm trees that make it even more special. This beach has a promenade around it that is full of restaurants and entertainment venues.
Services
During the summer season it has different services such as:
- Adapted bathing area
- Blue Flag Award
- Lifeguard and surveillance service
- Lavapies
Location
The Peñón de Ifach divides the coast of Calp into two bays. The Arenal-Bol beach is located on the other side of the rocky mound, to the south of it, after the Cantal Roig cove.
Has the city council paid you to do this article by adding the Urinal beach, where people swim between defecations?
And where the scooters nearly knock you off your feet. Twice a saw a man nearly run over by a scooter hurtling straight through the la Fontana roundabout and a woman carrying ice cream to her children de ella on the Arenal. Gone are the days for a leisurely walk!