The beach below the clifftop town is long, wide, and Atlantic — which means good surf, cold water, and more wind than warmth for much of the year. Access is via a path (or steps) from the clifftop; the descent reminds you that the town sits on a promontory, not simply beside the water. The beach itself is largely uncommercialised, without the lines of sunbeds and parasols that characterise Moroccan resort beaches further north.
The surf breaks offshore and draws a small but consistent community of local and European surfers, particularly in autumn and winter. The sand is fine and the beach stretches north and south further than most visitors walk; a twenty-minute walk in either direction usually leaves you alone. Swimming is possible in calm conditions but the Atlantic currents should be respected — this is not a sheltered beach.