La Concha Beach

La Concha Beach is a 1,350-metre strip of sand named after the shell-shaped bay it’s in (concha means shell in Spanish). Often considered one of the most beautiful urban beaches in Europe, it’s sheltered from the assaults of the Atlantic Ocean by Mount Urgull and Mount Igueldo, that flank its sides, and by Santa Clara Island which lies in the centre of the bay. Sunbathing, swimming, and sea kayaking are the main activities available. The beach also features facilities like toilets, showers, lockers, beach guards and Red Cross Emergency Services (in summer).