Exotic sands

Playa de Cuevas del Mar

Nueva de Llanes, Asturias · 🇪🇸 Spain

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Arches, tunnels and caves carved through an Asturian cove. A geology lesson you can swim in.

The sea at Playa de Cuevas del Mar (Nueva de Llanes, Asturias, Spain) is typically around 21°C in the warm season; the best months to visit are Jun-Sep.

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Sea temperature: ~21°C in the warm season
Water: Clear, cool Cantabrian water
Sand: Pale sand threaded between eroded rock arches
Swimming: Sheltered pools at low tide between the arches
Best time to visit: Jun-Sep
Setting: A cove of wave-carved arches and caves on the Llanes coast
Beach type: Exotic sands
Region: Europe

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Playa de Cuevas del Mar: frequently asked questions

Where is Playa de Cuevas del Mar?

Playa de Cuevas del Mar is at Nueva de Llanes, on the coast of Spain.

What is the sea temperature at Playa de Cuevas del Mar?

In the warm season the sea at Playa de Cuevas del Mar reaches about 21°C. Clear, cool Cantabrian water.

When is the best time to visit Playa de Cuevas del Mar?

The best time to visit Playa de Cuevas del Mar is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Playa de Cuevas del Mar have?

Playa de Cuevas del Mar has pale sand threaded between eroded rock arches.

Is Playa de Cuevas del Mar good for swimming?

Sheltered pools at low tide between the arches.

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