The adjacent Clot de Galvany is a rare surviving example of a Mediterranean coastal wetland ecosystem.
The beach serves as a nesting and migratory stopover for protected bird species, including the marbled duck and the white-headed duck.
The dunes at Carabassí are dynamic geological formations that rely on native vegetation, like sea lilies, to prevent erosion.
The area was historically part of a defensive perimeter, and remnants of anti-aircraft bunkers from the Spanish Civil War are still visible in the surrounding Clot de Galvany park.
The beach holds a 'Blue Flag' designation, recognizing its water quality, safety, and environmental management standards.
Platja del Carabassí is a pristine stretch of coastline situated at the foot of the Sierra de Elx mountain range. It is distinguished by its extensive golden sand dunes and protected wetlands, which are connected via elevated wooden boardwalks. The beach is bordered to the south by the Clot de Galvany, a significant municipal natural site containing lagoons and salt marshes. The landscape remains largely undeveloped due to strict environmental preservation status. Waters here are shallow and typically calm, making the area popular for swimming and wind-based water sports. The beach features a dedicated nudist zone located in the quieter southern sector near the dunes. Visitors access the shoreline primarily by crossing the protected sand dune ecosystem. Unlike many urban beaches in Alicante, this site lacks dense high-rise building clusters immediately fronting the sand.
From the elevated wooden walkways looking back toward the golden dune ridges with the Mediterranean Sea in the background.
Use the wooden boardwalks to cross the dunes to avoid damaging the protected flora and fragile sand stabilization system.
Bring your own shade equipment, as there are very few natural trees or man-made structures on the open sand.
Arrive early to secure parking, as the designated lots fill up quickly during the peak summer months.
Attempting to climb or walk directly over the sand dunes outside of the wooden walkways, which is prohibited to protect the habitat.
Lifeguard services and beach facilities are typically operational only from late spring through early autumn.
Nudity is culturally accepted and common in the designated zones at the southern end of the beach; preserve the dune vegetation by remaining on marked paths.
