Playa de los Bateles is the main town beach — a broad, gently curving bay of fine pale sand running north from the edge of the old town. It is wide enough that even at peak summer, when the beach is at its busiest, you can find space by walking a few minutes north of the lifeguard stations and beach bar clusters. The Atlantic swell here is moderate, good for bodysurfing and swimming without being intimidating.
The beach backs onto the cliff promenade (Paseo Marítimo) where a string of beach bars operate in season from around noon until late at night. The cliff above gives shade in the late afternoon for those who want to watch the sun dropping towards the sea. At the southern end, near the old fishing quarter, a few restaurants serve food directly from the port's morning catch.