Is this the world's weirdest beach? Crystal-clear saltwater, golden sand and even waves... yet it's in the middle of a meadow




Tucked away in a lush green meadow, this is quite possibly the weirdest beach you're ever likely to see.



Gulpiyuri beach is an extraordinary stretch of shoreline near the town of Llanes in northern Spain, which boasts stunning crystal-clear salt waters that are even fully tidal.

Incredibly there are even waves lapping up against the 40m stretch of golden sand making the whole experience even more magical so it's almost impossible to resist taking a dip, although the temperatures can be rather cold.

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Hidden gem: The incredible Gulpiyuri beach features stunning crystal-clear saltwater, waves and golden sand, despite being in the middle of a lush green meadow The beach is fed by salt water from the Bay of Biscay on the Cantabrian Sea. Over millions of years the waves eroded a series of tunnels under the cliffs which connect to the beach. RELATED ARTICLES Previous

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Picturesque: Gulpiyuri Beach is an extraordinary stretch of shoreline near the town of Llanes on the northern coast of Spain, boasting stunning crystal clear waters that are fully tidal

Top spot: Gulpiyuri is hidden away in a series of gentle hills over 100m away from the sea. Despite it being quite hard to find it has become a mecca for tourists, especially on weekends

Hidden: From afar, it is hard to tell that the rocks ahead hide a golden beach with clear waters Revealed: Get a little closer, though, and the beach becomes apparent

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