Best Spain Beaches
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46. Playa Esmeralda // Fuerteventura
© nito 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 »
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47. Playa del Castillo // Fuerteventura
Bengt Nyman 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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48. Playa de Esquinzo // Fuerteventura
Iván Hernández Cazorla Great for:- Surfing
Not to be confused with the beach of a similar name in Fuerteventura's south, Playa de Esquinzo is a relatively remote stretch of soft golden sand on the northwest coast, six kilometres from El Cotillo. It lies within a small horseshoe shaped bay at the end of a gravel road and beyond a footpath leading from the car park down the dark cliffs to the waves.
Roughly 300 metres long by… read more »
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49. Playa Del Matorral // Fuerteventura
Dirk Vorderstraße Great for:- Swimming
- Surfing
- Kitesurfing
Curving around the southernmost point of the island, the three-kilometre-long Playa del Matorral can be roughly split into two equal parts. Its rich golden sands have been awarded Blue Flag status for cleanliness time and time again over the years, while the waves that come ashore are also normally calm.
The section closest to the city of Morro Jable is where you'll find the majority of hotels, as well as most… read more »
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50. Playa del Águila // Fuerteventura
Sebastian Köttinger Great for:- Surfing
A wild and relatively wind-swept section of Fuerteventura's northwest coast, Playa del Águila also goes by the name of Playa de la Escalera, or Stairs Beach. A beach for a romantic sunset stroll rather than family day out, its orange-gold sands are backed by high sheer cliffs and lack any kind of facilities.
To reach it, visitors must travel a short distance along an unsurfaced road before tackling a set of… read more »
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51. Playa de Benijo // Tenerife
busbusbus Great for:- Surfing
Forming a part of Parque Rural de Anaga, Playa de Benijo lies on Tenerife's northern coast close to the island's easternmost point. It runs without break into the neighbouring beach of Playa de Fabin although its widest point sits at the base of the curve of the bay.
Because of its location within the reserve, Playa de Benijo is one for lovers of nature and narrow mountain roads. Views include… read more »
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52. Castelldefels Beach // Catalonia
© Eva11975 Great for:- Swimming
This five-kilometre stretch of golden sand is one of Catalonia's most beautiful beaches.
Families flock here in the summer months, thanks to the family-friendly activities on offer, with everything from a toy library to kids' play areas. The clean and shallow waters also make it a safe space for the little ones.
It's a big hit on the facilities front too - as well as plenty of parasols and sunbeds, you'll find… read more »
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53. Playa de Caños de Meca // Costa de la Luz
Pom' Great for:- Snorkeling
- Kitesurfing
The south facing beach of Caños de Meca (named after its nearest settlement) is a relatively narrow but exceptionally long stretch of golden sand running for close to three kilometres.
Around 16 kilometres southwest of Vejer, it is located in a stunning area of natural beauty, situated between cliffs that climb to a height of 100 metres and the Trafalgar lighthouse. What's more, it's backed onto by the pine trees… read more »
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54. Cala Macarella // Menorca
Markus Trienke Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Cala Macarella has much in common with many of Menorca's other most stunning coves. It is set in a deep rocky inlet of limestone cliffs covered in pine trees. The sand here is near white and contrasts brilliantly with the crystalline turquoise sea.
What gives Cala Macarella the edge over some of the equally lovely beaches along this coast (at least in terms of a family beach) are the facilities here.… read more »
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55. Cala Escorxada // Menorca
MontanNito Great for:- Swimming
- Surfing
You would expect a beach this beautiful to get pretty busy in the summer, but this is not the case with the exquisite little cove of Cala Escorxada. It is just that bit too far off the beaten track for its pristine white sands and clear blue waters to ever get crowded.
If you don't have a boat getting to Cala Escorxada involves at least an hour's walk from the nearest… read more »
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56. Es Trenc Beach // Mallorca
Greg_Men Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Set in the far south of Mallorca, Es Trenc is a large stretch of unspoilt white sand with clear turquoise waters reminiscent of the Caribbean. Despite its remote, wild character this is still one of the best-known beaches on Mallorca and is popular with locals and visitors alike.
Es Trenc is a great family beach as the water is shallow and tends to be calm. There are lifeguards towards the middle… read more »
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57. Cala Mesquida // Mallorca
dronepicr Great for:- Swimming
- Kitesurfing
Located on a remote stretch of the rugged north-eastern coast of Mallorca is an oasis of beautiful soft, white sand lapped by crystal-clear turquoise waters. The beach of Cala Mesquida is a true gem with the perfect balance of a stunning setting and all the facilities you'll need for a family day at the beach.
The beach of Cala Mesquida is set in a small bay with a backdrop of sand… read more »
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58. Dunas de Corralejo // Fuerteventura
Victor R. Ruiz Great for:- Surfing
- Kitesurfing
While small by most standards, at 2.5 by 10.5 kilometres, Dunas de Corralejo Natural Park remains one of the highlights of the Canaries. Part beach and part volcanic landscape, it is named after the huge sand dune which sits at the park's northern end. It sees pale sands meet shallows the colour of turquoise. Meanwhile, its southern end takes on a slightly different scene, with rocks spread across the deep… read more »
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59. Playa de la Concha (Lobos) // Fuerteventura
JoseluBilbo. Great for:- Swimming
Almost closed off from the seas that surround the Isla de Lobos, Playa de la Concha lies at the end of a bay formed by a jutting peninsula. It is pretty much the only beach on this uninhabited island since the rest of its coastline is dominated by volcanic rock.
Easy to access thanks to its proximity to the pier where ferries dock, Playa de la Concha comprises white sands and… read more »
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60. Playa de Costa Calma // Fuerteventura
Klapi Great for:- Kitesurfing
Playa de Costa Calma, or Costa Calma Beach, can be found just off the main road in Fuerteventura's south. Roughly two kilometres in length at low tide when several sections of coast are joined together, the beach is a good all-round option, with sunbathing, swimming and a variety of water sports on offer.
Made up of white sand and waters that are hard to resist, Playa de Costa Calma is backed… read more »
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