Best Spain Beaches
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151. Playa Los Lances // Costa de la Luz
Andrew Nash Great for:- Surfing
- Kitesurfing
A vast curving section of pale sand running for seven kilometres in length and with an average width of 120 metres, Playa Los Lances is one of the largest and most impressive beaches in the region. Starting within the city limits of Tarifa, where it is known as Los Lances Sur (or South), it continues west all the way to the protected landscape of Parque Natural del Estrecho. Here… read more »
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152. Malagueta Beach // Costa del Sol
elfeffe Great for:- Swimming
One of the closest beaches to Malaga, Malagueta Beach sits comfortably within the city limits, just five minutes by car, or a 20-minute walk from the centre of the city. Buses also regularly ply the route, although there's a good amount of parking nearby.
Running parallel to the promenade named after Malaga native Pablo Picasso, Malagueta lies east of the port, and boasts an area where visitors are able to… read more »
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153. Playa de Cuesta Maneli // Costa de la Luz
José Mari D. Barba Playa de Cuesta Maneli has fine, golden sand that runs for several kilometres. Situated within the confines of Doñana Natural Park, around 35 kilometres southeast of Huelva, the beach has very few facilities on offer, with a sole chiringuito (with toilets) open in the summer for refreshments.
The location of Playa de Cuesta Maneli within the protected area of Doñana means vistas to and from the beach are largely unspoilt by… read more »
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154. La Caleta // Costa del Sol
Tyk Great for:- Swimming
- Kitesurfing
Facing roughly south into the bright waters of the Mediterranean Sea, Malaga's La Caleta beach is located in the upmarket area of the city that goes by the same name.
Situated between Baños del Carmen and La Malagueta, its darker sands have a width averaging 25 metres, and a length stretching to a kilometre.
Among the sands, visitors will find areas with palms and grasses offering natural… read more »
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155. Playa Cantarriján // Costa Tropical
Cantarrijeño Situated just west of La Herradura, Playa Cantarriján is comprised of two areas of sand divided by a large formation of rock that looks almost as if it has tumbled from the surround of stunning tree-covered cliffs.
One of Andalusia's more virgin beaches, Playa Cantarriján lies within the boundaries of the Paraje Natural de los Acantilados de Maro Cerro Gordo nature reserve, limiting the amount of development that can take place… read more »
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156. Platja de Binigaus // Menorca
Paul Stephenson The attractive red rocks that back onto Platja de Binigaus make this beach's colourless sands all the more surprising. A long ribbon of elegant white between a warm turquoise sea, the orange-red rocks, and a rich green woodland beyond make Platja de Binigaus as attractive from the sea as it is on land.
Located a short distance almost immediately south of Ferreries, on Menorca's southern coast, it lies just west of… read more »
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157. Cala Presili // Menorca
Ben Salter Also going by the name of Capifort, Cala Presili lies in the north of Menorca roughly 17 kilometres from Mahón, close to the well-known lighthouse at Favaritx on the 186-kilometre Cami de Cavalls walking trail that rings Menorca's coast. Unlike many of the beaches on the north of the island, however, Cala Presili boasts fine white sand in addition to clear, inviting waters that are ripe for exploration via… read more »
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158. es Calo Blanc // Menorca
Olaf Tausch The aptly named Es Caló Blanc – or White Beach – consists of a narrow tongue of pale sand between high rocks in the largely traditional area of Saint Lluis close to both Binisafuller and Cape d'en Font.
Quite probably the smallest beach in Menorca, Es Caló Blanc has dimensions not much greater than three by three metres, with the sand extending out into the seabed where it is accompanied… read more »
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159. Cala Binidali // Menorca
rene boulay Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Situated on Menorca's rugged yet beautiful southeast coastline, Cala Binidalí is only a 20-minute drive from the island's airport. Sitting at the landward end of a curving inlet of the Mediterranean, its soft sands are surrounded by sheer cliffs of bedrock and native flora clinging on where it can. As a result, the crystal clear waters off Cala Binidali are very well sheltered, and offer good opportunities for those looking… read more »
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160. Cala des Talaier // Menorca
Josefito123 Great for:- Swimming
Cala des Talaier lies roughly 11 kilometres southeast of Ciutadella, and is as unspoilt a beach as you will find anywhere on Menorca. Here, fine white sand meets waters so bright they seem to be lit from beneath, and so shallow it's possible to walk out into them a significant way to explore the rock formations that sit on either side without having to swim.
Just 80 metres wide by 50… read more »
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161. Cala Macarelleta // Menorca
Sönke Biehl Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Cala Macarelleta is recognised as being so beautiful that it sits within a protected Area Natural d'Especial Interes. Owing much of its recent fame to none other than an advertisement for a beer, it is nonetheless a beach which any tourist board would be happy to flaunt, and with good reason.
At Cala Macarelleta a picture-perfect view of white sands and turquoise waters vie for attention against the dark green pines… read more »
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162. Son Saura // Menorca
hugos007 Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Son Saura is an unspoiled gem on Menorca's southwest coast. Known for its soft white sand and shallow turquoise waters, it is a peaceful and scenic natural haven surrounded by pine forests and dunes.
The beach is divided into two neighbouring bays, Platja des Banyul and Platja de Bellavista. The latter is the larger of the two, although the former is closer to the car park.
Platja de Son Saura's… read more »
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163. Cala del Pilar // Menorca
Markus Trienke Great for:- Snorkeling
- Kitesurfing
The orange-red sands of Cala del Pilar can be found on the north of the Menorca, near Ferreries. Facing out into the near endless blue of the Mediterranean from a small cove, it is surrounded by low-slung hills which drift between the rich colours of paprika and chocolate depending on the time of day.
Its location means Cala del Pilar can seem something of a secret known only to you. Parking… read more »
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164. Cala Pregonda // Menorca
Miguel Escobar Gómez Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Located on Menorca's northern coast in a sheltered bay, Cala Pregonda has a relatively shallow draft into the sea, and golden sands that will have children entertained for hours.
Older children and adults in the group might like to swim lazily to one of the tiny islands just offshore that help to ensure Cala Pregonda remains protected from heavy Mediterranean waves. Alternatively, they might like to snorkel in the clear… read more »
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165. Platja de Cavalleria // Menorca
Seruba Great for:- Swimming
- Surfing
Approaching the northernmost extremes of Menorca, Cala de Cavalleria is two large arcs of yellow-orange sand, edged to either side by rocks and low hills beyond. Situated in a protected area, you won't find the large-scale development that can be found on some of Menorca's other beaches, though the beauty of Cala de Cavalleria ensures it still can get busy during the peak summer months.
Cala de Cavalleria offers nearby free… read more »
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