Tourist taking a photo of Cofete beach in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

4 beaches to visit in winter in Spain

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Spanish beaches are not only recognized for having crystal-clear waters, they offer unique peculiarities that make them worth seeing at any time of the year, from arches between cliffs to salty oases and fine volcanic sand.You can also enjoy an incredible day at the beach in winter. Read on and discover some of the best destinations to lie down and relax on the coast.

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Cofete beach, in Fuerteventura

Did you know that the Canary Islands have an average annual temperature of around 20 ºC? Its paradisiacal beaches become the ideal places to see in winter. Leave your coat at home, you only need a swimsuit, and the desire to cool off will come by itself. As you enter the island of Fuerteventura you will discover Cofete beach, located in the heart of the Jandía Nature Reserve.With a bright sun in the sky, you will begin to walk along the fine sand and little by little you will discover a very long peach-coloured, virgin and unmatched Eden. More than 14 kilometres with 800 metre high mountains on both sides, known as the Jandía mountain massif, the Islote, and the Roque del Moro. You can also visit the enigmatic Villa Winter, which hides hundreds of map keys from the Second World War.

Las Catedrales beach, in Galicia

Las Catedrales, also known as Aguas Santas beach, is located in the beautiful municipality of Ribadeo, in Galicia, bordering the Cantabrian Sea.One of the peculiarities that make the beach worthy of being a natural monument is that, when the tide goes out, you can walk inside the unique arch-shaped rock formations. An impressive area of cliffs where rays of light sneak between the rock and the water.It's not surprising that in summer it becomes one of the favourite places of many lovers of the sea and photography. What many people don't know is that its beauty can also be seen in winter, so if you go, you can enjoy cinematic surroundings in perfect tranquility.

Genoveses beach, in Andalusia

Before visiting the beach you should first watch “The Rat Patrol”, an acclaimed war series about World War II, or “The Wind and the Lion”, a 1975 American drama film. Through the films you will be able to understand why Genoveses beach becomes a movie destination for everyone.Located in the municipality of Níjar, within the Cabo de Gata Nature Reserve, Andalusia, Genoveses beach has many places to discover. It is wide and is lost among more than 1 kilometre of promenade, surrounded by dunes and flora typical of the area: Prickly pears or tall pitaco agaves.If you're feeling brave, you can have a swim and even learn a little surfing in the calm waters. The weather is usually pleasant in the colder seasons.

Poo beach, in Asturias

Finally, near the municipality of Llanes, in Asturias, you will also find Poo beach. Like a dream, you will see a saltwater oasis in the distance. No noise, just nature and the sea in the distance.Poo beach is formed at the mouth of the Vallina River. It's shape is different to anything else you will have seen. When the tide rises, the sea enters through the mountain and forms a shallow natural oasis. And when it goes out, the fine white sand stays wet, allowing your little ones to play calmly.