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Beaches in Spain: Playa de las Catedrales

From Damian Corrigan, About.com

A picture of Playa de las Catedrales, in Galicia, Spain.

Playa de la Catedrales

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Playa de las Catedrales, or the 'beach of the cathedrals', officially called 'Praia de Augas Santas', is a beach in the north-west of Spain, in the region of Galicia. It is famous for its rock formations, best seen when the tide is low.

How to get to Playa de las Catedrales

The nearest airports to Playa de las Catedrales are in A Coruña and Oviedo (Asturias).

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The picturesque Autovia del Cantábrico passes by nearby, so renting a car is probably your best bet if you want to visit this region.

See also: Hotels in Galicia

What will the weather be like?

See this article about: Weather in Spain
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