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At first glance, the diversity of the beaches of the Spain 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.

General information

The beaches of Spain are mostly small and located in cozy bays. Some places have hard-to-reach bays of a bizarre shape, provoking active travelers to explore them. An important clarification - most beaches do not have natural shade, as the vegetation is either too small or completely absent, so do not forget your sun umbrella and protective products.

Regarding location, Spain is dominated by beaches outside urban areas in a natural setting. They may not be convenient for all categories of travelers (you can use filtering by access type or audience), primarily due to possible access difficulties. But they always give you extra points due to the amazing natural views, so isn't that why most of us go to the beach?

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Popular destinations

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Canary Islands

432 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach

Balearic Islands

369 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Gorge

Galicia

346 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Andalusia

306 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax

Catalonia

282 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax

Valencian Community

215 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Sand

Costa del Azahar

156 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Shore shape - bay

Costa Brava

155 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax

Region of Murcia

141 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach

Costa Cálida

137 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach

Costa Blanca

123 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Relax

Costa del Sol

118 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Sand

Asturias

101 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Costa Daurada

98 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Sand

Costa de la Luz

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

Costa de Almería

81 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Shore shape - bay

Cantabria

49 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Costa da Morte

40 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach

Autonomous Community of the Basque Country

36 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Jandia

32 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Costa del Maresme

22 beaches
Good for Relax • Sand • Shore shape - bay

Costa Adeje

21 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach

Alcossebre

15 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Beach volleyball

Magaluf

13 beaches
Picturesque • Gorge • Cliffs

Castile and Leon

12 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking

Palomitas

11 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Wild beach

Costa Ártabra

10 beaches
Cliffs • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing

Celorio

8 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach

Ceuta

8 beaches
Cliffs • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Relax

Castile-La Mancha

7 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Esquinzo

7 beaches
Exceptional beauty • Wild beach • Good for party

Community of Madrid

6 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking

Pedregalejo

6 beaches
Good for Relax • Sand • Long

Binibeca

5 beaches
Exceptional beauty • Shore shape - bay • Tiny

Castellón de la Plana

5 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • Beach volleyball

Extremadura

5 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking

Jávea

5 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Shore shape - bay

Aragon

2 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking

Melilla

1 beach
Football ground • Beach volleyball • Kids friendly

Urbanova

1 beach
Kids friendly • Senior friendly • Good for Relax
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Spain Best beaches

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Senior friendly

Playa de la Verga (Anfi del Mar)

La Verga 0.2 km

9.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Exceptional beauty • Easy access • White fine sand • Very crowded
7.1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Platja Des Trenc

Colonia de Sant Jordi 2.2 km

9.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Exceptional beauty • Easy access • White fine sand • Crowded in season
5.4 Amenities index
Kids friendly

Platja de les Illetes

la Savina 3.2 km

9.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Exceptional beauty • Easy access • White fine sand • Crowded in season
4.7 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Cala Salada beach

Sant Antoni de Portmany 3.4 km

9.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Exceptional beauty • Picturesque • Easy access • Crowded in season
5.4 Amenities index
For explorers

Cala en Turqueta beach

Serpentona 4 km

9.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Exceptional beauty • Difficult access • Crowded in season • Mountain trail > 1km
2.7 Amenities index
Kids friendly

Cala Tarida

Sant Agusti des Vedra 5 km

9.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Exceptional beauty • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season
6 Amenities index

Popular types of Spain beaches

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 2318 beaches in the country.

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

Good news for those who like to merge with nature completely. Spain offers 41 naturist (FKK) beaches , some of which are located in very secluded places. Such pearls can only be found by an advanced traveler, so for your confident navigation, we have prepared a list of them. Remember sunscreen, since most of beaches are completely natural, there is no infrastructure for several kilometers around.

Attraction and Infrastructure

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

  • The country's beaches are mainly wide, quite short 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 1287.
  • An important clarification, 279 beaches in the country 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 Spain is less than 500 meters. 2027 beaches are relatively easy to access, 215 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 68 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Spain however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Hundreds of beaches in Spain attract every year not only relaxation lovers but also those travelers who prefer outdoor activities and, first of all sup boarders, kayakers, surfers.

So, let's see what activities you can do on the beaches:

  • SUP is a relatively young sport that attracts more and more followers every year. Whether you are an experienced SUP rider or want to discover this activity, Spain is the perfect place for you. More than 138 beaches are popular among SUP boarders. Who knows, you will become an enthusiastic fan of SUP after visiting these beaches.
  • Surfing. There is probably no person in the world who has never seen these talented boys and girls riding the wave. Whether you are a professional surfer or just an athlete with a brave heart, the beaches of Spain will suit both of you, as this country is quite popular among surfers. There are about 104 beaches good suitable for surfing, choose carefully, don't miss the beach of your dream!
  • Sea kayaking is an excellent alternative to long walks along the coast. Instead of being bored on the beach, you can go for a leisurely journey and discover the beauty of the neighboring coves, inlets and wild beaches. Remember, the main gems are always accessible only from the water. Kayaking is an excellent active lifestyle solution for both professionals and beginners. About 113 beaches in Spain can be interesting for kayakers, the most popular are: Granadella beach, Castell de la Fosca beach.

For those who prefer football to water activities, Spain can be a good choice, as there are several beaches with football fields nearby. You can kick the ball on 21 beaches.

For campers, important information is the availability of campsites in the country. There are such places near the 168 beaches of Spain. 68 of them are a kind of wild camp, formed spontaneously by lovers of this type of recreation and did not have an infrastructure. 100 of them are official campsites, with all the necessary (showers, toilets, shops, cafes).

Latest reviews on Spain's beaches

Please note that lifeguards supervise 535 beaches in the country, 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.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Spain? In total there are 2318 beaches and the most popular is Playa de la Verga (Anfi del Mar).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Spain?

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

There are 2318 beaches in total, of which about 304 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in Spain:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Spain?

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 Spain, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

See also: View all beaches in Spain and create your selection by features.

What are all easy accessible beaches in Spain?

Most of the beaches located in Spain 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 Spain by access:

See also the categories:

Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Spain:

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

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

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

Other popular categories

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Spain?

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 Spain by occupancy.

Popular categories:

If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

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How to view all beaches by amenities details in Spain?

How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Spain?

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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