Playa del Carabassí

Playa del Carabassí is a wide sandy beach in the municipality of Elche, below Gran Alacant, backed by protected dunes and pine woods. Wooden boardwalks lead across the dunes to the sand, and visitors praise the clear water and gentle slope into the sea. Its calm makes it a good choice for families with small children.

A wide sandy beach below Gran Alacant, in the municipality of Elche, forming part of a long stretch of sand that runs from Arenales del Sol. To the south it ends at the rocky coastline of Santa Pola. Behind it lie high and fossil dunes and pine woods of great ecological value, and the area is protected. It borders the Balsares and Clot de Galvany wetlands, and meadows of Posidonia oceanica seagrass grow on the seabed. Wooden boardwalks lead from the car park over the dunes to the beach. The sand is fine and golden, and the waves are usually moderate. Tabarca island can be seen from the beach. The beach has sun loungers, a bar, foot showers, toilets and lifeguards, as well as a large car park and access for people with disabilities. Part of the beach is set aside for naturists; according to reviews this is around entrance number 0, which has a sign. Visitors praise its cleanliness, clear water, the lack of washed-up seaweed, the gentle slope into the sea and the calm, and recommend it to families with small children. Some reviewers point out that there is no shade on the beach itself and suggest bringing your own umbrella. According to one review, you can get there by bus from Alicante towards Santa Pola, and the boardwalks are a few minutes' walk from the stop. One visitor warns that few taxis serve the area, so it is worth planning your return in advance.