La Chora and La Galfina

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“La Chora” and “La Galfina”
Costa de la Carihuela
Torremolinos, March 2024

“Playa La Carihuela in Torremolinos, Málaga, is a picturesque beach that offers a perfect combination of natural beauty, relaxation, and entertainment. With its pristine sands, calm waters, and a wide range of amenities, it is an ideal destination for families, couples, and solo travelers alike. Whether you're looking to soak up the sun, indulge in delicious cuisine, or partake in thrilling water sports, La Carihuela has something for everyone. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this enchanting beach and all that it has to offer.” (Playa La Carihuela, Vacalia)

Beach parasol

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Beach parasol
Costa de la Carihuela
Torremolinos, March 2024

“With its golden sands, crystal-clear waters, and a wide range of amenities, La Carihuela is a must-visit destination for beach lovers. Stretching over 2 kilometers, this beach is known for its cleanliness and excellent facilities. The beach is well-maintained and regularly cleaned, ensuring a pleasant and safe environment for visitors. The soft golden sand is perfect for sunbathing, building sandcastles, or simply taking a leisurely stroll along the shore. La Carihuela is also renowned for its calm and shallow waters, making it an ideal spot for families with children. The gentle waves and gradual slope of the seabed provide a safe and enjoyable swimming experience for all ages. Lifeguards are on duty throughout the day, adding an extra layer of security for beachgoers.” (Playa La Carihuela, Vacalia)

Lifeguard tower

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Lifeguard tower
Playa de La Carihuela
Costa de La Carihuela
Torremolinos, March 2024

“Perhaps most importantly, this beach offers ideal conditions for swimming with its sheltered, clear, and shallow waters. It is further complete with an extensive list of offered amenities, and is thus frequented by families, couples, and all those looking for a laid-back day by the sea. Similar to the other beaches in the area, La Carihuela is characterized by its dark but abundant sand. The beach is approximately 2,100 meters wide and 40 meters long. Being to the immediate west of Torremolinos, La Carihuela is a very popular area, and is often crowded in high-season despite its vast size! Parking nearby can be quite tricky during the busy months of June to August.” (Playa de La Carihuela, Spain Holiday)

Playa de La Caleta

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Playa de La Caleta (La Caleta beach)
Avenida Duque de Nájera
Cádiz, September 2023

“La Caleta is a beach located in the historical center of the city of Cádiz, Spain. It is a natural harbor by which Phoenicians, Carthaginians and Romans penetrated historically. It is the smallest beach in the city, and is isolated from the others. Its main attraction is its location, a scene that has inspired musicians and poets like Isaac Albéniz, José María Pemán, Paco Alba, and Carlos Cano. It runs in between the castles of San Sebastián and Santa Catalina and in front of the faculty of Economic and Enterprise Sciences of the Campus of Cadiz of the university of the same name. It has been pictured in several films, such as ‘007: Die Another Day’, ‘Alatriste’ and ‘Manolete’. Natives of Cádiz consider it one of the most emblematic places of their city, and use it as a recurrent song subject during Carnival. Although it is an urban beach, it was a wide range of plants and animals.” (La Caleta, Wikipedia)

Paris-Plages

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Parasols and sun loungers, Paris-Plages (Paris Beaches)
Voie Georges Pompidou, Pont au Change
Paris, July 2011

“Paris-Plages (‘Paris Beaches’; till 2006 Paris-Plage in the singular) is a plan run by the office of the mayor of Paris that creates temporary artificial beaches each summer along the river Seine in the centre of Paris, and, since 2007, along the Bassin de la Villette in the northeast of Paris. Every July and August, roadways on the banks of the Seine are blocked off and host various activities, including sandy beaches and palm trees.” (Paris-Plages, Wikipedia)