The most peaceful beaches for paddle surfing are in Spain

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The holidays are coming, along with the desire to cool off and to do something new, such as surfing the waters standing upright on a surfboard, with no worries in sight.Paddle surfing is all the rage, so it's impossible not to think about visiting the coast, especially the coasts of Spain: There are so many beaches and so much ocean that it seems impossible to choose one single destination. If you haven't decided on a place yet, don't worry – keep reading and discover some of the most peaceful beaches and coves for paddle surfing and improving your technique. Paradise awaits you.

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Cala Vella, Balearic Islands

Cala Vella is located in Llucmajor, a municipality and town in Majorca (Balearic Islands). For lovers of paddle surfing, this cove is considered an ideal nook for practicing water sports, specifically because it is only accessible by sea. Calm waters and exceptional natural beauty. With no crowds and with cliffs straight out of a film, Cala Vella is the perfect place to immerse yourself in unspoilt and uninhabited nature, with no beachside bars – your only company is the sway of the water, beckoning you to take a dip in the sea.

Los Lances, Cadiz

Los Lances beach is located in the municipality of Tarifa, Campo de Gibraltar (Andalusia). A seven-kilometre beach where you can put your adventurous side to the test, as this beach is perfectly equipped for paddle surfing, windsurfing and even kitesurfing. You'll find renowned professionals there who will train you and help you sail like you've never done before. And if you still have time, you can also take a stroll through the Estrecho Natural Park, a beautiful protected area that forms part of the Intercontinental Biosphere Reserve of the Mediterranean.

Oyambre, Cantabria

Oyambre beach is located near the river mouth of the Ría de la Rabia, on the western coast of Cantabria. To get to the water you will have to walk through a stretch of perfectly preserved dunes. After this leisurely stroll you will reach the shore, and in less than a minute, you will gradually immerse yourself in the ocean, getting away from it all, watching the green and blue merge together in a perfect blend: waves, cliffs and forests before you. And for you.

Torimbia, Asturias

If there is one place where you can enjoy doing some peaceful paddle surfing, it's in Asturias. Passing through the town of Niembro, you can access the nudist beach of Torimbia, a place listed as a Protected Landscape of the Eastern Coast. A beach that forms a crescent of fine white sand. Crystal clear waters, calm and without big waves, thanks to the cliffs that shelter it. Because of this, Torimbia beach is a perfect destination for paddle surfing with the little ones, as they will be able to swim safely.

Medes Islands, Catalonia

As well as being one of the most renowned scuba diving spots, the Medes Islands also offer the opportunity to practise other types of water sports. They are known for their seven islands nestled in the Mediterranean Sea. You just have to choose which one to start with: Medallot, Meda Pequeña, Ferrenellas, Tascó Gordo, Tascó Pequeño or Caballo Bernardo.And if you thought the best beaches were in the Caribbean, it's because you haven't yet visited the Costa Brava in Catalonia. Authentic natural wonders with a diversity of marine animal and plant life, such as red coral. Immerse yourself in new sensations – a refreshing adventure discovering the most peaceful beaches in Spain awaits you. How does that sound?