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About Costa de la Luz

At first glance, the diversity of the beaches of the Costa de la Luz does not have a prominent distinctive feature. There is no clear predominance of mountain landscapes or crystal sea, on the contrary, everything seems balanced. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why the flow of tourists continues to grow from year to year.

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Molino Carrizales

Molino Carrizales

7 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Relax
Atlanterra

Atlanterra

7 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Fine sand
Betis

Betis

9 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Relax
Isla Canela

Isla Canela

8 beaches
Good for diving • Kite or windsurfing • Beach volleyball
Isla Cristina

Isla Cristina

10 beaches
Wild beach • Good for diving • Kite or windsurfing
Isla del Moral

Isla del Moral

8 beaches
Good for diving • Kite or windsurfing • Beach volleyball
Urbasur

Urbasur

6 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • Kids friendly
La Barrosa

La Barrosa

11 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
La Marina

La Marina

7 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
El Cerrito

El Cerrito

6 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
Matalascanas

Matalascanas

2 beaches
Good for party • Senior friendly • Good for Relax
El Terron

El Terron

8 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
El Puerto de Santa Maria

El Puerto de Santa Maria

14 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Sup surfing • Beach volleyball
El Portil

El Portil

7 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
San Fernando

San Fernando

19 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Sand
Tarifa

Tarifa

4 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Good for party • Good for Relax
Cadiz

Cadiz

21 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Long
Novo Sancti Petri

Novo Sancti Petri

15 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Sand
Mazagon

Mazagon

4 beaches
Good for Relax • Sand • Long
Vejer de la Frontera

Vejer de la Frontera

26 beaches
Exceptional beauty • Wild beach • Good for Relax
Rota

Rota

18 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Large low tide
Barbate

Barbate

13 beaches
Exceptional beauty • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing
Conil de la Frontera

Conil de la Frontera

21 beaches
Exceptional beauty • Wild beach • Good for Relax
Chipiona

Chipiona

15 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Sand
Sanlucar de Barrameda

Sanlucar de Barrameda

12 beaches
Wild beach • Beach volleyball • Good for Relax
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Playa de el Portil
Playa de el Portil
Playa de el Portil
Good for Relax

Playa de el Portil

El Portil 0.4 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Easy access • Bright sand • Green water • Large low tide • Distant parking
0.5 Amenities index
Playa de Atlanterra
Playa de Atlanterra
Playa de Atlanterra
Senior friendly

Playa de Atlanterra

Atlanterra 1.5 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue pure water • Large low tide
3.7 Amenities index
playa de la barrosa
playa de la barrosa
playa de la barrosa
Senior friendly

playa de la barrosa

La Barrosa 0.6 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue pure water • Large low tide
5.9 Amenities index
Playa de los Canos de Meca
Playa de los Canos de Meca
Playa de los Canos de Meca
Senior friendly

Playa de los Canos de Meca

Vejer de la Frontera 9 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue pure water • Large low tide
2.7 Amenities index
Playa de la Costilla
Playa de la Costilla
Playa de la Costilla
Senior friendly

Playa de la Costilla

Rota 0.7 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Crowded in season • Large low tide • No parking
4.3 Amenities index
Playa el Chato
Playa el Chato
Playa el Chato
Good for party

Playa el Chato

San Fernando 6 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue pure water • Large low tide
4.7 Amenities index
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Popular types of Costa de la Luz beaches

Sand
Sand
Naturist beach
Naturist beach
Long beaches
Long beaches
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 82 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Costa de la Luz.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Costa de la Luz

Bolonia beach
Playa Bolonia

Bolonia beach
9.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Molino Carrizales 2.2 km
Entre Dos Torres Beach
Playa de Entre Dos Torres

Entre Dos Torres Beach
9.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Atlanterra 1.1 km
Canuelo Beach
Playa del Canuelo

Canuelo Beach
9.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand
Spain, Atlanterra 2.1 km
Valdevaqueros Beach
Playa Valdevaqueros

Valdevaqueros Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Betis 3.5 km
Puerco Beach
Playa del Puerco

Puerco Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Novo Sancti Petri 2.3 km
Roche Beach
Playa de Roche

Roche Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Novo Sancti Petri 4 km
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Sandy beaches in Costa de la Luz

Playa canos de meca

Playa canos de meca
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty
Spain, Barbate 7.5 km
Valdelagrana Beach
Playa de Valdelagrana

Valdelagrana Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, El Puerto de Santa Maria 2.7 km
Playa Isla Cristina

Playa Isla Cristina
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water
Spain, Isla Cristina 2.2 km
Playa del Chorrillo

Playa del Chorrillo
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water
Spain, Rota 2 km
Playa Casita Azul

Playa Casita Azul
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water
Spain, Isla Cristina 2.8 km
Playa Nueva Umbria

Playa Nueva Umbria
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, El Terron 2.1 km
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Beaches for families with children in Costa de la Luz

Rota Beach
Playa Rota

Rota Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Rota 3.3 km
Playa de las Piletas

Playa de las Piletas
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Spain, Sanlucar de Barrameda 1.6 km
Islantilla Beach
Playa Islantilla

Islantilla Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water
Spain, Urbasur 0.4 km
Playa de Canela

Playa de Canela
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water
Spain, Isla Canela 0.4 km
Playa de los Haraganes

Playa de los Haraganes
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Spain, Isla del Moral 1.7 km
Barbate Beach
Playa de Barbate

Barbate Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, Barbate 0.9 km
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The best beaches in small bays in Costa de la Luz

Cala del Aceite beach
Cala del Aceite

Cala del Aceite beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Conil de la Frontera 4.6 km
Calas de Roche

Calas de Roche
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Spain, Novo Sancti Petri 5.7 km
Cala del tio Juan Medina

Cala del tio Juan Medina
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Spain, Conil de la Frontera 5.6 km
Cala el Frailecillo

Cala el Frailecillo
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Spain, Novo Sancti Petri 5.4 km
Cala Puntalejo

Cala Puntalejo
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Spain, Conil de la Frontera 4.1 km
Playa de los Castillejos

Playa de los Castillejos
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Spain, Barbate 7.4 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Costa de la Luz

Playa San Bruno

Playa San Bruno
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water
Spain, Isla Canela 0.8 km
Playa los Enebrales

Playa los Enebrales
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Spain, La Marina 2.8 km
Playa de Levante

Playa de Levante
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Spain, El Puerto de Santa Maria 4.5 km
Punta Paloma Playa

Punta Paloma Playa
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Spain, Betis 3.5 km
Playa de la Puntilla

Playa de la Puntilla
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water
Spain, El Puerto de Santa Maria 1.8 km
Playa Zahara

Playa Zahara
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, Barbate 5.3 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Costa de la Luz

Playa de la Gaviota

Playa de la Gaviota
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Spain, Isla Cristina 1.5 km
Playa de el Portil 2

Playa de el Portil 2
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water, Sand bottom
Spain, El Portil 1.2 km
Playa de San Miguel

Playa de San Miguel
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water
Spain, El Portil 3.9 km
Playa de Punta Umbria

Playa de Punta Umbria
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Spain, El Cerrito 0.5 km
Playa la Bota

Playa la Bota
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water
Spain, El Portil 2.1 km
Playa de Zahara

Playa de Zahara
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Atlanterra 3.5 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Costa de la Luz, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 51.
  • An important clarification, 74 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Costa de la Luz is less than 500 meters. 78 beaches are relatively easy to access, 4 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance.

The vast majority of Costa de la Luz beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Costa de la Luz's beaches

Playa de los lances
8 Charlton Heston

Ideal for windsurfers, but not so much for swimmers or those seeking a relaxing beach experience due to the strong winds. The view of Africa is stunning.

playa de la barrosa
10 Serena Rossi

This beach is absolutely stunning and it reminds me of the beaches in New Zealand. It's incredibly clean and well-maintained. I would suggest avoiding the month of August as it tends to be the busiest time. However, it's the perfect spot to catch breathtaking sunsets. Additionally, there are plenty of fantastic bars and restaurants in close proximity.

Montijo beach
10 Arthur Pippin

We went to this charming beach bar multiple times during our stay in the area. The coffee was great, and we absolutely loved trying out various seafood tapas. The beach location was absolutely stunning, and the sunset views were breathtaking. We definitely plan on coming back before we leave.

Playa de el Portil
10 Luis Garcia

This beach is truly remarkable - it's one of the best in the world!

Playa de Atlanterra
6 Gustavo R. Marquez

Zahara de los Atunes and Atlanterra are the perfect places to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy a peaceful holiday with friends, family, or even solo. At both locations, there are plenty of beach bars offering delicious dishes, such as the renowned black rice at La Lola, that will keep you coming back for more. Although prices may be a bit steep, the views alone are worth the cost. So, book your spot for lunch and dinner and indulge in the ultimate beach getaway!

Playa de los Canos de Meca
8 Alice Evans

That place is the perfect spot to kick back and relax, but the left-hand side of the sand has a lot of old brickwork and rocks, so it's not ideal for kids or sunbathers. If you're looking for a better spot, head around the corner to Playa Pirata.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 26 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 31.7°C and water up to 22.3°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 15°C and water to 15.6°C.

Most viewed beaches of Costa de la Luz

Playa de Matalascanas

Playa de Matalascanas
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water
Spain, Matalascanas 0.5 km
Playa de los lances

Playa de los lances
5.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Tarifa 0.5 km
Playa del Coto

Playa del Coto
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water
Spain, Matalascanas 4 km
playa de la barrosa

playa de la barrosa
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Spain, La Barrosa 0.6 km
Playa de las Redes

Playa de las Redes
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, El Puerto de Santa Maria 3.4 km
Sanlucar de Barrameda

Sanlucar de Barrameda
5.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water
Spain, Sanlucar de Barrameda 1.1 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Costa de la Luz?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Costa de la Luz, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 82 beaches in total, of which about 8 can be called high-rated.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Costa de la Luz?

Most of the beaches located in Costa de la Luz are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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