Best Spain Beaches
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76. Playa Chica // Lanzarote
Frank Vincentz Great for:- Swimming
This cosy little beach is the Southernmost in Puerto del Carmen, just along the coast from the harbour in the old town.
It's one of the more secluded beaches you'll find in the area, and is somewhat off the beaten track compared to its bigger neighbours up the coast, like Playa Grande. It's also a pretty snug spot, which is great when it's quiet, but as a result, it doesn't… read more »
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77. Playa de Troya // Tenerife
Ayuntamiento de la Histórica Villa de Adeje Great for:- Swimming
This caramel-coloured stretch of sand sits in Tenerife's Costa Adeje area, just a two-minute stroll along the coast from the loud and lively Playa de las Americas.
With its soft sands, calm waters and plentiful facilities, this beach has a Blue Flag tick to its name. On the facilities front, you'll find showers, toilets, umbrellas and sunloungers to name just a few. There's good disabled access too, and lifeguards are… read more »
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78. Playa de los Guios // Tenerife
Michal Gorski Great for:- Surfing
Playa de los Guios is a black lava sand beach surrounding by the modern concrete seawall of the port to its south and high rugged cliffs to the north. It is also known as Playa Los Gigantes – the name given to these cliffs.
At around 100 metres in total, it is not the largest of beaches in Tenerife. However, calm waters and the presence of lifeguards do make it a… read more »
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79. Playa de Mónsul // Costa de Almería
Seryam Playa de Mónsul is one of the most popular beaches in Almería's Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park. Known for its golden sand, volcanic rock formations, and crystal-clear waters, it is often cited as one of the most beautiful beaches in the region.
The beach is bookmarked by volcanic cliffs and features a large, smooth rock formation in the middle of the sand, shaped by wind and waves over time.
The… read more »
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80. Cala Torta // Mallorca
Falco Ermert Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
The wild, west coast beach of Cala Torta has quite a different feel to most of Mallorca's coves and beaches. Situated amongst the rolling hills of the Llevant Peninsula this remote sandy bay has a very natural, pristine air to it.
Cala Torta is around 200 metres wide and sits between low headlands with a backdrop of dunes. As you would expect for Mallorca the sand is white and the sea… read more »
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81. Cala Llombards // Mallorca
King Otto Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Mallorca's southeast coast is characterised by rugged cliffs and a covering of pine trees. It is in just such a setting that we find the lovely beach of Cala Llombards. What sets the beach here apart though is the deep inlet it is set in. This effectively creates a narrow bay with sheltered, shallow waters extending along its length.
Cala Llombards is as lovely as any beach you will find in Mallorca… read more »
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82. Cala Sa Calobra // Mallorca
Li-sung Great for:- Swimming
Sa Calobra is well known among the cycling community as it lies at the foot of one of the most epic climbs in Europe. This should give you some idea of the backdrop to this little cove on Mallorca's north coast. Think vertical limestone rock faces as the landscape rises around 700 metres from sea level in just a few kilometres.
The reality is actually even more spectacular than… read more »
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83. Cala Varques // Mallorca
Olaf Tausch Great for:- Swimming
It is likely that the name of this beach, Cala Varques, is derived from Catalan word for cows, "vaques". Once upon a time they were the most common visitors to the beach, wandering down from the local farm to take in the scenery. Things have changed a little since those days.
Despite the remote location and fairly convoluted access Cala Varques has become quite popular over recent years. Probably a victim… read more »
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84. Playa de Alcúdia // Mallorca
© lunamarina Great for:- Family
- Swimming
Alcúdia's main beach lies at the northern end of a vast curving stretch of fine white sand. In fact this is the largest beach on Mallorca running for seven kilometres along the shores of Alcudia Bay.
Being one of the major resort towns on the island you might expect Alcudia Beach to be blighted with the overdevelopment seen on some of Spain's holiday coasts. However, this is not really the case… read more »
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85. Praia dos Viños // Illas Cíes
Henrique Pereira The little beach Praia dos Viñosis on the Cíes Islands is located near the more famous Praia das Rodas and is usually seen as a quieter alternative. The name translates to "beach of the wines" although there are no obvious clues as to why this is the case!
The beach has fine white sand and clear turquoise waters, typical of the Cíes Islands. Like other beaches in the area,… read more »
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86. Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva // Fuerteventura
Great for:- Surfing
- Kitesurfing
Separated from its neighbouring beaches by low walls of natural rock, Playa del Ajibe de la Cueva is just south of the village of El Cotillo on Fuerteventura's northwest coast. Approximately 400 metres in length, it is primarily formed from fine sand a beautiful golden colour.
Particularly population with the island's young people, Playa del Ajibe de la Cueva is also regarded as a top destination for windsurfing and kitesurfing due… read more »
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87. Playa de Gran Tarajal // Fuerteventura
Frank Vincentz Great for:- Fishing
- Swimming
Playa de Gran Tarajal sits along Fuerteventura's southeast coast. Edged by whitewashed villas that climb part of the way up the surrounding hills, it stretches for approximately 600 metres with sand that shifts between golden yellow and black dependent upon the prevailing weather conditions.
A favourite with locals rather than tourists, it can be up to 90 metres wide at low tide and generally has good swimming conditions thanks to a… read more »
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88. Cala Trebalúguer // Menorca
Ben Salter Cala Trebalúguer is another of Menorca's south coast hidden gems. Much like nearby Cala Escorxada this little cove is so far off the beaten track (or nearest parking) that few visitors to Menorca ever make it here.
The beach is set in a small rocky bay surrounded by pine forest. Here white sand meets crystal-clear turquoise water creating one of the prettiest beaches on the island.
There are no facilities to… read more »
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89. Caló des Mort // Formentera
© jimmy di lorenzo Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
The tiny yet idyllic cove of Caló des Mort is situated at the eastern end of Playa de Migjorn. A picture perfect semi-circular cove backed by steep rocky cliffs this is one of Formentera's worst-kept secrets.
Besides its diminutive size and rocky backdrop, what gives Caló des Mort its special feel is the colour of the water. It is almost as if somebody has turned the saturation up with every… read more »
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90. Platja d'es Pujols // Formentera
Ireireire Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Es Pujols is home to Formentera's only resort and is probably the most developed part of the island. That said, despite there being no shortage of activities and facilities here it still retains much of its charm.
There is a certain degree of laid-back elegance to Es Pujols and it has there are still a few reminders that this was once a small fishing village. Walk along the beach and… read more »
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