La Concha

This little beach in the Basque Country is surrounded by green mountains and offers views of beautiful islands and white boats bobbing in the moderate surf. La Concha Beach is part of a lovely town with elegant Belle Epoque-style buildings and plenty of superb dining options.

The stunning setting in the Bay of La Concha, as well as the 19th-century elegance of fashionable coastal resorts, have made the place immensely popular, and it is regularly listed as one of Europe's most beautiful and famous urban beaches. La Concha is a massive 1350 meters long and, because it is impacted by tides, there is more than enough room for everyone to enjoy its magnificence.

Because of the open space, there is plenty of room in the mild water for paddling and swimming – or you could try kayaking out to the island.