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3
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About Alicante

At first glance, the diversity of the beaches of the Alicante 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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Playa Flamenca I

Playa Flamenca I

24 beaches
Cliffs • Secluded relax • Wild beach
Cabo Roig

Cabo Roig

23 beaches
Cliffs • Secluded relax • Wild beach
La Zenia

La Zenia

23 beaches
Cliffs • Secluded relax • Wild beach
Urb. La Cenuela

Urb. La Cenuela

25 beaches
Cliffs • Secluded relax • Wild beach
Dehesa de Campoamor

Dehesa de Campoamor

24 beaches
Cliffs • Secluded relax • Wild beach
Torrevieja

Torrevieja

27 beaches
Cliffs • Secluded relax • Wild beach
Mil Palmeras

Mil Palmeras

24 beaches
Cliffs • Secluded relax • Wild beach
Velazquez

Velazquez

25 beaches
Cliffs • Secluded relax • Wild beach
Urbanizacion Altozano 1

Urbanizacion Altozano 1

10 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • Beach volleyball
Urbanizacion La Marina

Urbanizacion La Marina

9 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • Senior friendly
Urbanizatcio Portic Platja

Urbanizatcio Portic Platja

8 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Relax

13 beaches
Wild beach • Beach volleyball • Senior friendly
Complejo Bella Vista

Complejo Bella Vista

13 beaches
Wild beach • Beach volleyball • Senior friendly
Santa Pola

Santa Pola

14 beaches
Wild beach • Beach volleyball • Senior friendly
els Poblets

els Poblets

7 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Beach volleyball • Good for Relax
Altet - P2

Altet - P2

16 beaches
Wild beach • Senior friendly • Good for Relax
La Hoya - P3

La Hoya - P3

14 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • Senior friendly
el Poble Nou de Benitatxell Benitachell

el Poble Nou de Benitatxell Benitachell

24 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Mercalicante

Mercalicante

12 beaches
Wild beach • Beach volleyball • Senior friendly
Denia

Denia

12 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Xabia Javea

Xabia Javea

23 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
l'Alfas del Pi

l'Alfas del Pi

22 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Good for Relax
Teulada

Teulada

34 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Altea

Altea

18 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Good for Relax
Benidorm

Benidorm

18 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Shore shape - bay
Calp

Calp

23 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Alicante

Alicante

32 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Sand
la Vila Joiosa

la Vila Joiosa

18 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Shore shape - bay
Venta Lanuza

Venta Lanuza

15 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Shore shape - bay
el Campello

el Campello

20 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Shore shape - bay
Sant Joan d'Alacant

Sant Joan d'Alacant

18 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Sand
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Playa del Montanar
Playa del Montanar
Playa del Montanar

Playa del Montanar

Xabia Javea 1.7 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Turquoise pure water • Fine pebbles bottom
4.7 Amenities index
Playa el Paraiso
Playa el Paraiso
Playa el Paraiso
Good for Relax

Playa el Paraiso

la Vila Joiosa 2.6 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Crowded in season • Distant parking
4.2 Amenities index
Postiguet Beach
Postiguet Beach
Postiguet Beach
Kids friendly
Playa del Postiguet

Postiguet Beach

Alicante 1.5 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue water • Crowded in season
4.7 Amenities index
Playa del Arenal
Playa del Arenal
Playa del Arenal
Kids friendly

Playa del Arenal

Xabia Javea 2.9 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Green water • Crowded in season
5.8 Amenities index
Playa Cala Cerrada
Playa Cala Cerrada
Playa Cala Cerrada

Playa Cala Cerrada

La Zenia 0.4 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Easy access • Brown sand • Blue water • Sand bottom • Good for swimming
1 Amenities index
Flamenca Beach
Flamenca Beach
Flamenca Beach
Playa Flamenca

Flamenca Beach

La Zenia 0.7 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Easy access • Brown sand • Blue water • Sand bottom • Good for swimming
1 Amenities index
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Popular types of Alicante beaches

Picturesque
Picturesque
Pebble
Pebble
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Rocks
Rocks
Fine sand
Fine sand
Secluded relax
Secluded relax
Remote
Remote
Snorkling
Snorkling
Naturist beach
Naturist beach
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Long beaches
Long beaches
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-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 104 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Alicante.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Alicante

Playa Flamenca Naturista

Playa Flamenca Naturista
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Spain, Playa Flamenca I 0.9 km
Libre de el Altet

Libre de el Altet
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water
Spain, Complejo Bella Vista 2.3 km
Villajoyosa Beach
Platja de Villajoyosa

Villajoyosa Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
Spain, la Vila Joiosa 0.2 km
Campoamor Beach
Playa de Campoamor

Campoamor Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
Spain, Mil Palmeras 0.5 km
Levante Beach
Playa de Levante

Levante Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
Spain, Benidorm 0.7 km
Muchavista Beach
Playa Muchavista

Muchavista Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
Spain, Sant Joan d'Alacant 2.7 km
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Sandy beaches in Alicante

Playa Calpe

Playa Calpe
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Spain, Calp 0.9 km
Mil Palmeras Beach
Playa Mil Palmeras

Mil Palmeras Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
Spain, Velazquez 0.4 km
Glea Beach
Playa de la Glea

Glea Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
Spain, Dehesa de Campoamor 1.2 km
Beach Cala Redonda

Beach Cala Redonda
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
Spain, Velazquez 0.5 km
los Naufragos

los Naufragos
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand
Spain, Torrevieja 1.3 km
Playa de Poniente

Playa de Poniente
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Spain, Benidorm 2.8 km
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Beaches for families with children in Alicante

Platja de la Fossa

Platja de la Fossa
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Spain, Calp 2.5 km
Playa Cala el Capitan

Playa Cala el Capitan
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water
Spain, La Zenia 0.5 km
Playa del Arenal-Bol

Playa del Arenal-Bol
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Spain, Calp 0.5 km
Platja la Caleta

Platja la Caleta
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
Spain, Cabo Roig 0.5 km
Playa la Zenia

Playa la Zenia
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water
Spain, La Zenia 0.3 km
Playa del Campello

Playa del Campello
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Dark blue water
Spain, el Campello 0.9 km
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The best beaches in small bays in Alicante

Granadella beach
Platja de la Granadella

Granadella beach
9.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Spain, el Poble Nou de Benitatxell Benitachell 4.6 km
Cala del Moraig

Cala del Moraig
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise water
Spain, el Poble Nou de Benitatxell Benitachell 3.2 km
Playa del Puerto

Playa del Puerto
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
Spain, Velazquez 1.3 km
Playa la Caleta

Playa la Caleta
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Brown shell sand
Spain, la Vila Joiosa 3.7 km
Beach Jesuitas

Beach Jesuitas
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
Spain, Velazquez 0.8 km
Platja de l'Ampolla

Platja de l'Ampolla
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water
Spain, Teulada 5.1 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Alicante

Cala Ambolo

Cala Ambolo
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light fine pebble
Spain, el Poble Nou de Benitatxell Benitachell 6.5 km
Cala En Calo

Cala En Calo
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Spain, el Poble Nou de Benitatxell Benitachell 6 km
Cala La Mosca

Cala La Mosca
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Spain, Playa Flamenca I 1 km
Playa la Fustera

Playa la Fustera
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
Spain, Calp 4.3 km
Mare de deu

Mare de deu
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
Spain, Santa Pola 4.2 km
Playa de Carabassi 2

Playa de Carabassi 2
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
Spain, Complejo Bella Vista 2.7 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Alicante

Beach Santa Pola

Beach Santa Pola
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Blue water
Spain, Santa Pola 1.6 km
Playa del Carabassi

Playa del Carabassi
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water
Spain, Complejo Bella Vista 1.3 km
Beach Santa Pola 2

Beach Santa Pola 2
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water
Spain, Santa Pola 0.4 km
Albufereta Beach
Playa de la Albufereta

Albufereta Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
Spain, Alicante 4.1 km
los Arenales del Sol

los Arenales del Sol
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand
Spain, Complejo Bella Vista 0.6 km
Playa de la Mata

Playa de la Mata
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green water
Spain, Urbanizacion Altozano 1 1.1 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Alicante, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of brown color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 55 such beaches.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Alicante is less than 500 meters. 98 beaches are relatively easy to access, 3 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 3 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

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

Latest reviews on Alicante's beaches

Playa del Montanar
10 Ethan Stone

This beach is in a beautiful spot and is great for swimming, as the shoreline slopes away quickly. It's a good idea to wear jelly shoes to protect your feet from the pebbles.

Playa el Paraiso
10 Maxwell Nguyen

This beach in Villajoyosa is undoubtedly the most stunning pebble beach. It's surprising to see that not many people come here despite its incredible beauty. The water is crystal clear and blue, completely free from any algae or litter. You might want to bring some booties, but apart from that, this beach is perfect. Additionally, the Paradis tram station is conveniently located nearby, making it a great escape from the overcrowded beaches of Benidorm and Villajoyosa.

Postiguet Beach
8 Bobbie Thornton

Alicante boasts a great sandy beach right in the city centre, popular with both locals and visitors. There are plenty of beach bars and cafes to grab refreshments if you didn't bring your own. Although it can get quite crowded, there's plenty of room for everyone. Locals often go after work to enjoy the sun in the late afternoon. It's a short walk away from the town centre and most hotels.

Playa del Arenal
8 Alyzabetha Kelsie-Foster Gomes

L'Arenal beach, situated in the stunning arms of Montgó, is a bustling and vibrant spot. No wonder the Parador chain of luxury hotels has chosen this as its home! It's a wonderful 2km stroll from the equally beautiful Jávea port, passing through picturesque and sometimes wild scenery, with the occasional chiringuito, before eventually arriving at the beach. The streets running parallel to the beach have ample parking and are lined with shops. The esplanade is packed with lively bars and restaurants, giving it a great touristy atmosphere. The Aquacentre is a great spot to visit too! We had a delicious meal at the Palamito Beach Bar, making it a truly unforgettable experience.

Playa Cala Cerrada
10 Lenna Kinsley

This lovely little beach is kept in great condition and boasts attentive lifeguards and excellent safety measures. The water is shallow and pleasantly warm, making it a perfect spot for families with kids to splash around in.

Flamenca Beach
6 Aiden Gravity

This spot is truly stunning and a great place to take a stroll. However, it tends to be quite crowded which can make it difficult to truly relax.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 29 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 26.9°C and water up to 27.3°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 14.4°C and water to 15°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Alicante? In total there are 104 beaches and the most popular is Granadella beach.

Most viewed beaches of Alicante

Cala Coveta Fuma

Cala Coveta Fuma
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
Spain, el Campello 4.2 km
Cala de Finestrat

Cala de Finestrat
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Spain, Benidorm 3.8 km
Postiguet Beach
Playa del Postiguet

Postiguet Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
Spain, Alicante 1.5 km
Platja del Bol Nou

Platja del Bol Nou
5.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Black sand & pebble
Spain, la Vila Joiosa 3 km
Playa el Vergel

Playa el Vergel
6.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green water, Deserted
Spain, els Poblets 2.9 km
Cala lanuza

Cala lanuza
5.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water
Spain, Venta Lanuza 0.3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Alicante?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Alicante, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 104 beaches in total, of which about 5 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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The best beaches in Alicante:

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Alicante, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Alicante?

Most of the beaches located in Alicante 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.).

Popular categories of beaches in Alicante by access:

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Alicante:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Alicante?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Alicante?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Alicante by occupancy.

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Which beaches in Alicante are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in Alicante according to the recommended audience:

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Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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