{"id":2407,"date":"2018-05-02T09:00:06","date_gmt":"2018-05-02T08:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.aerlingus.com\/?p=2407"},"modified":"2024-10-03T10:59:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T10:59:27","slug":"hidden-beaches-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/hidden-beaches-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"6 hidden beaches in Spain you don\u2019t want to miss"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From Galicia’s glistening ocean waters to Andalucia’s stunning hidden coves, Spain is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches… but some of its most dazzling are well off the beaten track. <\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

This summer say “adios”<\/em> to scrambling for sand space and take the road less travelled to enjoy these little slices of Spanish heaven.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve found 6 hidden beaches in Spain you need to add to your list:<\/p>\n

\u00a01. Las Islas Cies, Galicia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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C\u00edes Islands, Galicia<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

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TROPICAL PARADISE<\/strong>: Known to the locals as the \u2018Galician Caribbean,\u2019 this archipelago is one of Spain\u2019s best-kept secrets. Sitting pretty seven miles into the Atlantic Ocean, Las Islas Cies are a true tropical paradise. The twin islands of Faro and Monteguado are linked by Playa de Rodas<\/em>, widely regarded as one of the world\u2019s best beaches.\u00a0One of the best beaches in Spain is home to white powder sand, crystal clear turquoise water and an incredible array of sea life and birds of paradise.<\/p>\n

HOW TO GET THERE:<\/strong> Fly to Santiago de Compostela<\/a>. A 50-minute drive will bring you to the port at Vigo where there are regular ferries to the C\u00edes Islands.<\/p>\n

2. Playa de M\u00f3nsul, Almer\u00eda<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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Playa de M\u00f3nsul<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

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UNSPOILT BEAUTY: <\/strong>Nestled in the Cabo de Gata National Park in southern Spain, Playa de M\u00f3nsul is one of a string of spectacular beaches in the area. Visitors can look forward to relaxing on shimmering sands and soaking in the fascinating landscape of enormous sand dunes and volcanic rock formations.<\/p>\n

MOVIE HISTORY:<\/strong> One of the closing scenes of Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade (starring Harrison Ford and Sean Connery) was filmed on this beautiful hidden Spanish beach.<\/p>\n

HOW TO GET THERE: <\/strong>Cabo de Gata National Park is a two-and-a-half hour drive from\u00a0<\/strong>Malaga<\/a>. There are also shuttle buses from nearby fishing village, San Jos\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

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3.\u00a0Playa de Gulpiyuri, Asturias<\/h3>\n
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