The scoring system for the optimal beach community

This is the scoring system. It has 10 categories with 1-10 in grades. Maximum score is 100.

1. The beach

Clean, water quality, nice sand, facilities etc.

2. The boardwalk and local environment

Good for running and walking. Nice viewpoints. Vibrating life with people and activities.

3. Rainy day activities

Is it close to a big city or is there a lot to do rainy days in the area (museums, parks, sights and events)?

4. Sunny day activities

Outdoor activities like kayaking, surfing and more.

5. Restaurants and cafes

Are there many restaurants and cafes? Is the food nice? Is it expensive or cheap? Service and variety.

6. Parks, forests and mountains

Can you find parks, forests, and mountains so you can go for hikes and do (mountain) biking?

7. Shopping and street life

What about the quantity and quality of shopping? Is it nice to stroll the streets at night?

8. Weather

In this guide we favour summer temperatures with sunny days.

Score: 7 (Due to it´s position on the Atlantic coast It´s colder here than in Malaga for example)

9. Transport

Is it easy to fly to this place? How long and expensive is the trip including transfer from the airport.

10. Housing and hotels

Is there a wide range of nice hotels, apartments (on AirBnB etc.) and houses?

Total score: 86/100 points