Las Paredes - all beaches

This is our go-to beach and definitely worth a visit! The powerful waves give you a true sense of the ocean's strength. It's a large, untamed space, but there are showers and a lifeguard on duty during the summer months. The sun shines almost all day until 6pm in the summer, but in the winter, the beach is shaded by 1pm. The water is warm due to the sun-heated rocks, making it absolutely perfect.

This spot has a black sand shoreline, which makes it easier to access the water close to the breakwater. However, near the port, the stones become quite hazardous when the waves come in, making it less than ideal for swimming.

This place was far from ideal. The sunbathing area had a nice view of the sea, but the changing rooms were very basic and not particularly clean. I decided to go for a swim in December, and the water was freezing when I first got in, though it was bearable after a while. If you stood still for a minute, you'd get the same fish spa experience as in Thailand, which is a really strange feeling. Goggles or a snorkel might be worth it, if you want to see the colourful fish in the pools. I swam in the middle-sized pool first and enjoyed it, so I decided to try out the biggest one. As I got there, I noticed a young Spanish lady getting ready to go in. When I got closer, she took off all her clothes and joined me in the pool. Given the age difference between us, it was an uncomfortable experience.