Best Spain Beaches

• 31. Sotavento // Fuerteventura

  

  Situated on the "Calma Costa" which runs along the south east coast of Fuerteventura is Sotavento beach. A vast tract of golden, windswept beach this stretch of coast is about one of the most remote areas on the island.

  Sotavento is a collection of beaches which together create a virtually unbroken stretch of sand from Playa Barca right down to Morro Jable on the southern tip. That's 25 km… read more »

• 32. Bogatell Beach // Catalonia

  

  Great for:

  • Swimming

  Stretching for 700 metres along Barcelona's coastline close to the Olympic Port, the sands of Bogatell Beach are generally considered to be less crowded on the busiest days than nearby beaches such as Barceloneta and San Sebastià, from which it is separated by a stone breakwater.

  All the same, Bogatell Beach provides pretty much everything that anyone could want for a relaxed day on the beach, with a lifeguard… read more »

• 33. Barceloneta Beach // Catalonia

  

  Great for:

  • Swimming

  The closest beach to the centre of Barcelona, Barceloneta Beach stands on the city's eastern coast in a former fishing district mentioned by Cervantes in the Spanish classic Don Quixote. Now, perhaps ironically, home of one of Europe's largest aquariums, Barceloneta is very well provided for when it comes to amenities and facilities.

  In addition to showers, toilets, and changing rooms, some areas of the beach offer Wi-Fi connectivity. There are… read more »

• 34. Playa la Victoria // Costa de la Luz

  

  Great for:

  • Swimming
  • Surfing
  • Kitesurfing

  Undoubtedly one of the most popular beaches in Cadiz, Playa la Victoria is a favourite with locals as well as visitors to the area. A beach sitting firmly within the city limits, its 2.8-kilometre length is matched by a promenade alongside it that hosts hotels, bars, restaurants and nightclubs.

  The beach itself comprises a good width of near-white sands facing out into the Atlantic, with some rocks beneath the waves… read more »

• 35. Platja es Grau // Menorca

  

  Great for:

  • Snorkeling
  • Swimming

  Six hundred metres long by roughly 35 metres wide, Menorca's Es Grau Beach sits beside a small fishing village of the same name within the island's Natural Park of S'Albufera de Es Grau. This means visitors to Es Grau beach are able to enjoy a fine natural landscape of grassy sand dunes while being certain they'll find somewhere to enjoy a meal or a cold drink nearby.

  Comprising the same yellow… read more »

• 36. Playa de Llevant // Formentera

  

  Great for:

  • Kitesurfing

  Towards the north of Formentera the land narrows into the Trucador peninsula. On the eastern coast, before you reach Ses Illetes, is the wide sandy Playa de Llevant.

  This beautiful stretch of white sand and clear blue sea has something of a wild feel. Sections of the beach are divided up into little "mini bays" by rocky outcrops which give a little bit of privacy. It is probably for… read more »

• 37. S'Amarador // Mallorca

  

  Great for:

  • Family
  • Swimming

  Set among the pine trees of the Mondrago National Park S'Amarador is arguably the most beautiful beach on Mallorca. A combination of fine white sand and shallow azure water this really is an unspoilt gem.

  S'Amarador beach lies within the shelter of a T-shaped bay not far from the southern tip of the island. The beach is about the same distance from the popular resort of Cala d'Or and the pretty… read more »

• 38. Platja de Formentor // Mallorca

  

  Great for:

  • Swimming

  The highly rated Platja de Formentor can be found on a peninsula in the island's rugged far north. Arcing around Cala Pi de la Posada Bay, its waters are calmed by the dominating presence of Formentor headland at its easternmost point.

  Formentor beach is surrounded by the pleasant wooded slopes of the Tramuntana Mountains, which echoes with birdsong and is steeped in the fragrance of pines. Running for a length of… read more »

• 39. Cala del Ambolo // Costa Blanca

  

  Great for:

  • Snorkeling

  Stretching for just 150 metres (500 feet) in length, Playa de Cala Ambolo faces south from Spain's beautiful Costa Blanca coastline. Surrounded by rugged rocks that rise almost vertically from the enticing shallows, Cala Ambolo Beach is reached via a concrete stairway with a good handrail. While this may seem like a drawback, especially if you're travelling with children, the advantage is a mix of pale shingle and golden sand… read more »

• 40. El Cofete Beach // Fuerteventura

  

  Cofete Beach is located just around the headland from the southern tip of Fuertaventura. The bright lights and resorts to the north of the island will do nothing to prepare you for the awe-inspiring scale and wildness of this beach. The beach is a wide expanse of golden sand that continues for as far as the eye can see. Directly behind the beach the dramatic mountains of Jandia rise hundreds… read more »

• 41. Benirras Beach // Ibiza

  

  The small secluded bay of Cala Benirrás is on the north coast of the party island of Ibiza. Set at the foot of a pine covered valley this sheltered cove is ideal for swimming and the crystal clear water makes for great snorkelling. Being sheltered it is also a popular spot for yachts and motor boats to drop anchor and take in the sunset.

  Benirrás is well known as the best… read more »

• 42. Cala Mitjana // Menorca

  

  Located in a wide rocky inlet on the south coast of Menorca are two of the islands most beautiful beaches; Cala Mitjana and the tiny cove of Cala Mitjaneta. Here you will find a bay with brilliant turquoise sea which contrasts with the low white cliffs surrounding it. All around the beaches and bay are pine and olive groves and there is virtually no sign of development (which we tend… read more »

• 43. Tamariu // Costa Brava

  

  It may only be small, but the beach at Tamariu is one of the most sheltered in the Costa Brava region. It is overlooked by a pretty former fishing village which has escaped overdevelopment and the calm waters and Blue Flag status make it a popular beach with families.

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• 44. Playa Esmeralda // Fuerteventura

  

  Great for:

  • Surfing
  • Kitesurfing

  Playa Esmeralda sits on the broad neck of the Jandia peninsula in the far south of Fuerteventura, and faces east. Best reached with a private vehicle, the final section of the journey requires a short drive along a dirt road from the FV-2 highway. Beyond the car park, low cliffs slip down onto the beige sand.

  Playa Esmeralda stretches for roughly 400 metres in length, and at its maximum extent is… read more »

• 45. Playa del Castillo // Fuerteventura

  

  Great for:

  • Surfing

  Playa del Castillo is one of Fuerteventura's most popular beaches when it comes to visitor numbers and names. Also known as Caleta de Fuste and Piedra Playa, it is considered a good beach for families even though strong surf means younger paddlers shouldn't be left alone in the water.

  Close to a wide range of hotel complexes and places to eat and drink, it lies on the western side of the… read more »

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