Second consecutive year I visit and the algae detracts from the beauty of what should be…read morecrystalline water. Parking in the mountain is enough of a sacrifice and they should maintain the beach with more care.

If you're looking for a beach with beautiful views, clear waters, and places to do some exploring,…read morePlatjes Cala Conta = perrrrrfect. Came here with a few friends and overall, it was a very relaxing time :) Things to note: -Transportation: If you taxi here, be aware that catching a taxi back to the city is veryyyyy difficult since there are few to none taxi that would swing by. Highly recommend having a car to get here or research the bus route. My friends and I took the bus back to San Antonio and luckily, all went well. -Limited food: Make sure to pack food & water if you intend to stay here all day. There's a restaurant nearby (a bit pricey) and a small stand that sells snacks & beverages. If you choose to eat at the restaurant, make sure you have reservations since this place stays super busy all day, especially near sunset time. -Jellyfishes: There are no signs for jellyfish warnings but do be careful when you get in the water. My friend got stung by a small red one and thankfully, it wasn't a fatal sting. Lifeguards are nearby for medical help if you need it. -Exploration: Highly recommend venturing out and exploring this beach! :) This was my favorite thing to do since there was so much to see! From hidden coves (requires hiking/climbing down the rocks), nude beach (didn't get a chance to see though), and other cool areas. -Crowd: Not too crowded actually :) This is more of a family / relaxing beach, so not too much rowdy people. Bathing suit tops are optional~ -Water: Not too cold, and if you go out far enough, you can see little fishes swimming around -Sunset: Beautiful sight hereeeee. Overall, it's worth staying for the sunset if you have time. Love this pretty beach :D

Occasionally in life, you come across places which leave a vivid imprint on your memory and, after…read morewhich, you judge all others. The little cove beyond Cala Conta is one such place, which we came across on a walk around the coast of Ibiza a few years ago. Now, I've seen some pretty impressive beaches across the world, many in far more exotic places, but when we talk of holidays, it's always this cove we come back to. It was on a day at the end of the season. After a long, hot walk, we were just in the mood for a dip, but with some peace and quiet. The cove fitted the bill perfectly. It had a rocky edge, but the bottom was sandy and shallow, and the water a beautiful azure blue. There were gentle waves and a subtle, caressing breeze. The water was beautifully clear and warm like a swimming pool, only with fish and the odd octopus crawling along the sandy bottom. I spent hours blissfully swimming, interspersed with a little sunbathing. Only a couple of other tourists shared the cove. It was wonderful. We almost dare not go back, in case it breaks the spell. Practicalities Cala Conta has a long sandy stretch with a couple of bars and a restaurant, with great views over some offshore islands, and a handful of smaller coves (including 'ours') to the right of the beach. In the summer, DJs provide soundtracks to glorious sunsets, and there's some car parking by the main beach. Local buses and ferries stop off in the summer.

The beaches of Calpe in Spain are very safe for children and the cleanest you can find. With easy…read moreaccess for all ages and very flat, you can walk for miles around the coast. Lots of bars,restaurants,cafes and shops within easy access, just minutes away. One restaurant/cafe to visit is Laura's @ westbeach, just across the road from the beach, with a good range of home cooked food, light lunches, cakes and snacks.

Marina Beach Club boasts a fabulously beautiful location with incredible views of the ocean and the…read moreshores of Valencia. Our recent lunch experience there was nothing short of exquisite! Arriving without a reservation on a Saturday, we were seated without a wait; service was welcoming, quick, and very friendly. Tip: The starter we chose (with advice from our server) was the steamed mussels. As our server had said, we found that a single portion was more than enough for two to share. We also enjoyed several cocktails with our meal that day; my favorite by far was the Pumpkin amuse - delicious! For our main, we shared the fillet of ray (tronco rodaballo). This dish was beautiful to look at, with a taste profile that bordered on distilled awesomeness :-) Bottom line: Fabulous views, excellent service, and wonderful food made our experience here one that I look forward to repeating. While the prices for bread, wine, and coffee were a bit on the high side, the overall cost of our meal was more than reasonable given the quality of the food and the service.

Today we booked two sunbeds at Marina Beach Club and paid €35 per person. According to the…read moreinformation on their website, €15 would be refunded after leaving when the towels were returned. So, essentially, it was supposed to be a kind of deposit. After barely two hours, it suddenly started pouring with rain -- something, of course, that nobody could have predicted. The large number of people who were there all rushed to the restaurant to take shelter. It was very chaotic, and it took quite a while before we were offered a table. At first, I could understand the situation, but apparently it was very difficult to figure out which table to give us. Keep in mind that the restaurant wasn't even half full. We then patiently waited for someone to take our order. Again, this took quite some time, but given the chaos, I was still willing to understand. Our food arrived fairly quickly, followed shortly afterwards by the bill -- even though we had not asked for it. When I asked whether this meant we were expected to leave, I was literally told: "If you're not eating or drinking anything else, yes." Our drinks weren't even finished, and I had literally just put my knife and fork down after finishing my meal. We were simply told to leave and sent out into the pouring rain. I honestly cannot accept this. This is not how you treat paying customers. When you pay this kind of price, you expect at least some friendliness, hospitality and decent service. And then, when we went outside, we were also told that the €15 towel deposit would not be refunded after all. This was clearly stated differently in the information we had found online. So the information provided on their website is misleading. In the end, it turned out to be a very expensive day. Of course, we cannot blame the beach club for the rain -- that is something nobody can control. But the way we were treated afterwards was completely unacceptable. Needless to say, they will not be seeing us again.

Wow! Now THIS Is a beach to love. Soft sand, and NO rocks in the water. Not to mention the water is…read moreso warm. It's September, and still quite warm here. This beach is nice and clean, and is regularly patrolled by police

Excelent calm sandy beach. We loved it, clear water, at the beginning of the day no waves, around…read more15:00 with winds catching up nice waves. We played in the water the whole day with the kids.

One of my favourite parts of Javea is the strang along the Arena beach. It's full of hidden gems…read morethat take the form of restaurants, bars and shops. I got lost here as a little child and thankfully a really kind local in his shop made sure I was safe and my parents found me! There are many places along here that take me back to my many trips and holidays here. You can find several gift shops and lots of restaurants serving great food and they all come with friendly people! It's a really lovely place to walk along, in the day time it's quite relaxed and at night it comes to life with bright lights and great sounds.

Spent long lazy days here on the beautiful playa. Watching the bluest sea, fun people, and enjoying…read morethe warm breezy weather was a magnificent way to spend my days. Shops, restaurants and bars line the Arenal and all I visited were friendly and giving. Loved this gem by the Mediterreanean Sea.