Neither Sitges nor Altea: Spain’s best seaside town lies in the province of Girona
Spain can certainly boast about its seashore, stretching thousands of kilometres and the setting for some of the country’s most alluring towns. The candidates for Spain’s best seaside town, from north to south, are undoubtedly plentiful and diverse, which is reason enough to know the people’s favourites.
Whether it be whitewashed homes under a Mediterranean sun or the lush greenery of the Cantabrian coast, each of these treasured towns along Spain’s shores possesses its own distinctive character. Here is a look at some of the crowning jewels of Spain’s coastline.
The voice of the experts
Few people know Spain better than the followers of Fascinating Spain, a community who share a passion for discovering the best of the country. Coastal towns are always a popular destination for many, especially in summer, and it is worth knowing the reasons for their choices.
The Spanish seashore is unquestionably full of picturesque towns. Nevertheless, in order to select the crème de la crème, many charming and remarkable places will necessarily be omitted.
The top picks along the Spanish coast
The list begins in fifth place with an indisputable star of the Castellón coast, Peñíscola, whose iconic castle makes this beloved town easily recognisable. Fourth place goes to Calella de Palafrugell, along the Costa Brava, a place where white façades and the sounds of habaneras radiate a maritime essence.
As expected, the community’s top picks also include the Cantabrian coast, specifically in Asturias, where the towns of Lastres and Cudillero take third and second places respectively, owing in part to their picturesque charm and the uncontested beauty of the Asturian coast.
And Spain’s top coastal town is…
A quick look at the slender white church overlooking gleaming homes is enough to realise that this seaside town is among Spain’s greatest. The indelible views of the bay opening onto dazzling settings of Cabo de Creus mean this can only be Cadaqués.
Cadaqués offers the appeal of slate-covered streets, the magical surroundings of a natural park and an artistic and literary tradition that makes this place an iconic holiday destination.
Cadaqués’ unique way of life is where Mediterranean sunlight breathes life into its dwellings and the blue-framed windows provide nautical reminders. After centuries of isolation, today Cadaqués shines as never before and is the clear choice by Fascinating Spain readers for Spain’s best coastal town.
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