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Ten safest beaches in Spain
John Ensor
BEACH tragedies often make the news, but it begs the question where are the safest ones? Here’s a list of places where a young family with children should head to, rather than a list of places to avoid, according to a news source on Monday, July 10.
Nutriben, a company which specialises in infant nutrition and health, has selected the 10 best beaches in Spain to go to with children so that ‘they can play in the sand, swim in shallow water and enjoy fun activities near the water.’
• Playa de Misericordia, Malaga
Children’s playgrounds, openair cinema in the evenings and a calm sea make this beach perfect for family holidays.
• Playa Fluvial de A Calzada, Galicia
With a blue flag distinction, it has an area for adults separated from the children's area, as well as one for pets.
• Playa de Bolonia, Tarifa, Cádiz
Its large size means that there are no crowds and its sand dunes make it the ideal place for children to climb and play in the sand.
• Playa de Maspalomas, Gran Canaria
Another beach with dunes, a suitable space for children to play and avoid crowds.
• Playa Norte, Peñíscola, Castellón
This beach has also been awarded the blue flag every year, an indicator of its safety.
• Playa de Comillas, Cantabria
A blue flag beach, is considered one of the best beaches on the coast of Cantabria.
• Playa de Alcudia, Mallorca
Its waters are shallow and it is spacious, so it is the largest beach in the Balearics.
• Playa de Cambrils, Tarragona
This beach as a Family Tourism Destination, giving it a seal of quality thanks to its calm, shallow waters.
• Playa Poo, Llanes, Asturias
This beach has no waves. It also has all kinds of safety services, such as parking, security, showers and a health centre.
• La Concha Beach, Oropesa del Mar, Castellón
This urban beach has calm waves and shallow waters, as well as a warm temperature.
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