Playa de Noja

The Iberian Peninsula is full of great beaches. Endless, really. I was in Santander in March, so you can understand if I wasn't too eager to go for a swim. However, sitting on the sand enjoying the sea air and some heat from the midday sun is a pleasure you can't get enough of.

Noja Beach is a beautiful stretch of coast with desert-like white sand. I recommend visiting if you're in Cantabria.

This beach is a place to get lost, especially in autumn. It is located in the Cantabrian street, halfway between Santander and Bilbao. It has possibly the most crystal clear water across the province. In addition to this the beach is very accessible and fairly wide, which makes it easy to reach. It also has two very intimate coves to relax and escape from the real world.