Spain, famous for its enchanting coasts, is reconfirmed among the seaside destinations of excellence worldwide. In the prestigious ranking “The World’s 50 Best Beaches 2025“, Drawn up based on the votes of over 1,000 professionals and influencers in the travel sector, we find a splendid Spanish representative: Playa de Rodas.
Playa de Rodas: the hidden paradise of Galicia
In 18th place in the ranking we find Playa de Rodasa real jewel located in the Cíes Islandsin the north-west extreme of Spain. This extraordinary beach, often described as “the Caribbean of Galicia”, is located within the National Park of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia, a protected area that contributes to preserving its natural beauty.
Playa de Rodas is characterized by a sharecropper of white sand and very fine about 700 meters long, which connects two of the islands of the archipelago (Monteagudo and Faro). Its crystal clear waters with tones that vary from blue to turquoise counteract magnificently with the lush green of the surrounding vegetation.
What makes this beach particularly special is its state of conservation. To protect this single ecosystem, access to the islands is limited to a maximum number of daily visitors, who must book in advance. This system made it possible to maintain the beach almost uncontaminated, far from mass tourism that characterizes other best -known Spanish coastal areas.
How to visit this Galician paradise
To reach Playa de Rodas it is necessary to take a ferry from one of the ports of the Galizian coast, mainly from Vigo, Cangas or Baiona. The crossing lasts about 40 minutes and already offers incredible panoramas on the Atlantic Ocean and the archipelago. As mentioned, it is essential to book your place in advance, especially during the summer season, when the daily limit of visitors is often reached weeks earlier.
Once on the island, a well -reported path leads to the beach. It is also worth exploring the other hiking paths that wind through the islands, which offer spectacular panoramic views on the coast and on the ocean.
A treasure of biodiversity
In addition to the landscape beauty, Playa de Rodas and the Cíes islands are an important biodiversity sanctuary. The surrounding waters host a rich marine fauna, ideal for snorkeling enthusiasts. The archipelago is also an important nesting point for numerous species of marine birds, including the largest colony of Gabbiani Gampegialle in Europe.
The presence in the World Top 50 confirms the exceptional naturalistic and landscape value of this location, which the British newspaper The Guardian had already called “the most beautiful beach in the world” in an article in 2007.
Spain: a seaside destination of excellence
Although Playa De Rodas is the only Spanish beach present in the “The World’s 50 Best Beaches 2025” ranking, Spain can boast hundreds of other high -level seaside resorts distributed along its almost 8,000 km of coast. From the Mediterranean to the Atlantic, from the Balearic to the Canaries, the Iberian country offers an impressive variety of coastal landscapes.
The presence in the world ranking of Playa de Rodas, often less known than other famous Spanish destinations, represents an invitation to discover also the hidden treasures of the Spanish coast, beyond the most tourist and popular destinations.
If you are planning your next summer holidays, consider this Galizian gem could give you a seaside experience other than usual, in a preserved natural environment and of extraordinary beauty.
Other Spanish beaches worthy of note
Even if they have not found a place in the ranking of the 50 most beautiful beaches in the world, other Spanish bathing excellence deserves a mention:
These locations, together with Playa De Rodas, represent Spanish seaside excellence and certainly deserve a visit for those looking for extraordinary beaches.
