Wow! Now THIS Is a beach to love. Soft sand, and NO rocks in the water. Not to mention the water is…read moreso warm. It's September, and still quite warm here. This beach is nice and clean, and is regularly patrolled by police

Excelent calm sandy beach. We loved it, clear water, at the beginning of the day no waves, around…read more15:00 with winds catching up nice waves. We played in the water the whole day with the kids.

If you're looking for a beach with beautiful views, clear waters, and places to do some exploring,…read morePlatjes Cala Conta = perrrrrfect. Came here with a few friends and overall, it was a very relaxing time :) Things to note: -Transportation: If you taxi here, be aware that catching a taxi back to the city is veryyyyy difficult since there are few to none taxi that would swing by. Highly recommend having a car to get here or research the bus route. My friends and I took the bus back to San Antonio and luckily, all went well. -Limited food: Make sure to pack food & water if you intend to stay here all day. There's a restaurant nearby (a bit pricey) and a small stand that sells snacks & beverages. If you choose to eat at the restaurant, make sure you have reservations since this place stays super busy all day, especially near sunset time. -Jellyfishes: There are no signs for jellyfish warnings but do be careful when you get in the water. My friend got stung by a small red one and thankfully, it wasn't a fatal sting. Lifeguards are nearby for medical help if you need it. -Exploration: Highly recommend venturing out and exploring this beach! :) This was my favorite thing to do since there was so much to see! From hidden coves (requires hiking/climbing down the rocks), nude beach (didn't get a chance to see though), and other cool areas. -Crowd: Not too crowded actually :) This is more of a family / relaxing beach, so not too much rowdy people. Bathing suit tops are optional~ -Water: Not too cold, and if you go out far enough, you can see little fishes swimming around -Sunset: Beautiful sight hereeeee. Overall, it's worth staying for the sunset if you have time. Love this pretty beach :D

Occasionally in life, you come across places which leave a vivid imprint on your memory and, after…read morewhich, you judge all others. The little cove beyond Cala Conta is one such place, which we came across on a walk around the coast of Ibiza a few years ago. Now, I've seen some pretty impressive beaches across the world, many in far more exotic places, but when we talk of holidays, it's always this cove we come back to. It was on a day at the end of the season. After a long, hot walk, we were just in the mood for a dip, but with some peace and quiet. The cove fitted the bill perfectly. It had a rocky edge, but the bottom was sandy and shallow, and the water a beautiful azure blue. There were gentle waves and a subtle, caressing breeze. The water was beautifully clear and warm like a swimming pool, only with fish and the odd octopus crawling along the sandy bottom. I spent hours blissfully swimming, interspersed with a little sunbathing. Only a couple of other tourists shared the cove. It was wonderful. We almost dare not go back, in case it breaks the spell. Practicalities Cala Conta has a long sandy stretch with a couple of bars and a restaurant, with great views over some offshore islands, and a handful of smaller coves (including 'ours') to the right of the beach. In the summer, DJs provide soundtracks to glorious sunsets, and there's some car parking by the main beach. Local buses and ferries stop off in the summer.

This beach is beautiful and very large! The ocean water is a mix of green and blue that shimmers…read morewhen the sun hits it just right. The sand, unfortunately, is not the white pearly sand of dreams but it is still desirable enough. We came during April, more specifically Spring Break. It wasn't crowded at all; however, it also wasn't that hot. The day was warm but the water was not. At least not enough for this 37 year old to jump in the water. If I would have jumped in, I would have jumped right back out to my Airbnb for a hot shower. My kids, however, had a great time and felt nothing as they collected cool little seashells and threw their bodies against the waves. Overall, it was a great day at a great beach close to the city center. A few things to note: 1) bring food and drinks because I saw zero stores or shops around that offer that stuff. 2) this is Europe so be prepared to see more skin than you will at the U.S. beaches (basically there seemed to be a shortage of tops to go with all bikini bottoms out there). 3) as in all the touristy spots in Spain, an innumerable amount of guys will approach your spot asking if you'd like to buy sunglasses, blankets, towels, beer, and other junk (too bad they weren't selling those tops we spoke of earlier; they'd have made a killing). Enjoy!

A nice beach on the east side of Valencia. We rented bikes nearby and rode along the beach. It's…read morefairly clean with the usual tourist trap restaurants along the pathway. Plenty of people walking, playing volleyball and just chilling. It had a small town beach feel to it.

One of my favourite parts of Javea is the strang along the Arena beach. It's full of hidden gems…read morethat take the form of restaurants, bars and shops. I got lost here as a little child and thankfully a really kind local in his shop made sure I was safe and my parents found me! There are many places along here that take me back to my many trips and holidays here. You can find several gift shops and lots of restaurants serving great food and they all come with friendly people! It's a really lovely place to walk along, in the day time it's quite relaxed and at night it comes to life with bright lights and great sounds.

Spent long lazy days here on the beautiful playa. Watching the bluest sea, fun people, and enjoying…read morethe warm breezy weather was a magnificent way to spend my days. Shops, restaurants and bars line the Arenal and all I visited were friendly and giving. Loved this gem by the Mediterreanean Sea.