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The breathtaking beauty of Spain, with beaches that extend miles, fairy tale castles and old cities that date several millennia, has been extensively documented and reported over the years, as well as his struggle with overtourism.
Last year things seemed to have reached a turning point in places such as Barcelona and the Canary Islands. Mass protests broke against the incompetence of the local government to tackle the problem, and although innocent, Tourists were imprisoned in the shooting line.
Literal.
Barcelonians went as far as Visitors sprinkle those peaceful Alfresco thought with water guns, not to mention the widespread destruction From sun beds in a popular beach of Tenerife just last December, with graffiti who reads ‘not for sale’.
Spaniards on these hugely popular destinations send us a clear message and based on the rapid escalation of events we intend to listen to them.
That said, there are 5 less well -known beach destinations That still feels incredibly hospitable and where it is unlikely that you will find the same excessive bustle or angry locals:
Bottle
Extend the Catalan coast, a short drive of an hour east of a hectic Barcelona, Blanes feels a lot quieter compared toBecause it receives a lower inflow of guests from abroad, and it is suitable for a mainly Spaniard customer circle that is usually indifferent to foreigners.
It has a beautiful strip of fine folding along the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea, bordered by Blitish apartments and locally runned eateries, where you can eat as affordable as $ 14 (view estimates on Numbeo) and in terms of hotels, you can find escape offers Of just $ 64.
Blanes is also the gateway to the picturesque Costa Brava, and tourists will often use it as a basis to explore other equally charming places in the area, such as Tossa del Mar, Where a medieval castle overlooks a golden sandy beachAnd the bustling port city of Palamós.
Nerja
A hidden jewel from Costa del Sol, a sunny hotspot that is best known as the home of the resort cities of Malaga and Marbella, is Nerja one Peaceful Seaside Community With around 21,000 inhabitants who have nature as his greatest possession.
The nearby caves of Nerja are a collection of underground rooms with a unique geological formation that extends 3 miles, and the city itself is sandwiched between the decorative breed from Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park and the Sea.
The Sand-and-Gravel Playa Burriana, Nerja’s best milled, is Covered with traditional restaurantsincluded AyoWhere incredible paella is served, if you ask us, and the historic center is your typical Andalusian maze of white -covered houses and charming squares.
Torremolinos
Another municipality located on the sun -drenched Costa del Sol, Torremolinos is highly sought after by Spaniards themselves throughout the year throughout the year moderate climate–– Kitsen are sunny and in the worst case moderately warm, regardless of the season – and extensive main beach.
It has an abundance of nightclubs and eateries late in the evening, usually concentrated in the beach, and in recent years it has developed a reputation as his One of the ‘homosexual’ capitals of Spain For having a large number of gay friendly bars and a large pride parade.
With hotels on the beach costs more than $ 67It is a cheap sunny outing this spring, and if you are not exactly a beach buttocks, you can still visit Torremolinos because of its rich history: the Torre de Pimentel is a well -preserved medieval stronghold dating from the 14th century.
Altea
On a prominent hill overlooking Costa Blanca, a piece of coast famous for its pristine, fine white sandy beaches, Altea is your less well-known Santorini-lookalike That is not nearly that busy, and certainly not that pricey:
Imagine a timeless, maze-like center with paved alleys covered with whitewashed houses and traditional shops, dinners from the outdoor space that occupy romantic, flowery patios, a milestone blue-tiled church —, and have we called the quiet atmosphere and picturesque beach front?
The attitude of the local population towards guests here is very cold, and it is very unlikely that you will be chased out of the city by sign-swinging demonstrators, and although it is ‘Greece-Pretty’, one Charming boutique hotel In the heart of Altea you will return Only $ 144 per night.
Ciutadella de Menorca
Mallorca is perhaps one of the worst hotspots in Spain for overtourism at the moment, but that is because most tourists deliberately skip the smaller, more picturesque Menorca, A small island house of CiutadellaA port city that simply summarizes the Mediterranean life perfectly.
His ocher -colored old neighborhood is Kissing with medieval streetsThat all leads to a centrally located head office, Plaça des bornWhere you will find a Gothic city wall and a duo of palaces, salort and Torre-Saura, and because of the yacht-filled marina, there are family restaurants in abundance.
In addition to the historic charm and absence of crowds compared to Palma de Mallorca, Citadella is within driving distance of many Calas– – small, sheltered bays embraced by the turquoise seas – so maybe you will be surprised to know that you can stay here at night From as cheap as $ 75.
Not in a backstreet with a view of old buildings.
Directly on the waterfront.
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