Fodor's Expert Review Isla de Santa Clara

You can visit the uninhabited Isla de Santa Clara, which rises from the center of La Concha's bay and shields it from high swells. Ferries (around €8 round trip) run from the mainland every 30 minutes and are packed on summer weekends, and reaching the island from the beach is a fun challenge for experienced swimmers. There's a small bar at the ferry dock and lifeguard service at a beach that reveals itself only at low tide. Bring sturdy sandals as the coastline is rocky. In 2021, a 15-ton bronze fountain called Hondalea ("Sea Floor"), by Basque sculptor Cristina Iglesias, was unveiled within the lighthouse; its whooshing flows are meant to mimic the tides.