Best Spain Beaches
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91. Playa de La Puntilla // Gomera
dronepicr This predominantly sandy spot on La Gomera's west coast is one of the island's better connected stretches of beach.
Right next to the beach here, you'll find a hotel, plenty of places to park, and a decent sprinkling of restaurants. It's also just a 10-minute stroll to one of La Gomera's busier towns - Valle Gran Rey.
As for the beach itself, as with most La Gomera beaches, there are no facilities… read more »
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92. Playa Santa Catalina // Gomera
Rebexho This rocky black beach has bagged itself a scenic stretch of La Gomera's north east coastline.
On a practical scale, this spot's at the lower end, with no facilities to speak of, and no bars or restaurants nearby. However, it's the views that people come here for - the black gravel that makes up the beach will look pretty special on your Insta feed, and the rugged mountains that stand watch… read more »
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93. Flag Beach // Fuerteventura
Bengt Nyman Great for:- Surfing
- Kitesurfing
Situated on the coastal side of Dunas de Corralejo Natural Park, the stretch of sand which forms Flag Beach also goes by a number of other names, including Playa de Pozo and Playa del Medano.
Curving around Fuerteventura's northeast coastline, the beach offers views of Isla de Lobos and some of the best water sports facilities on the island. These include kite, wind and board surfing, alongside areas dedicated to… read more »
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94. Playa de Ajuy // Fuerteventura
© tomas t. A beach that is as deep as it is wide, Playa de Ajuy is composed of dark, almost black sand surrounded in bare grey cliffs on either side. Situated on the west coast of Fuerteventura, Ajuy Beach is an area of the island's coast to enjoy from the land, since strong currents can drag swimmers out to sea.
Immediately behind Playa de Ajuy you'll find a handful of authentic restaurants, many… read more »
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95. Playa de las Cucharas // Lanzarote
© Lapping Great for:- Kitesurfing
If you're after a lively swathe of shoreline with something for everyone, then Playa de las Cucharas will tick all of the boxes.
This 650-metre stretch of golden sandy beach is the largest and busiest in Costa Teguise, on Lanzarote's east coast.
The beach is effectively split into three smaller beaches, with vast differences between the two opposite ends. The northern end of the beach is a family favourite, where a breakwater… read more »
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96. Playa de los Charcos // Lanzarote
Frank Vincentz Great for:- Swimming
A short drive north of Arrecife, Playa de los Charcos is jujst one of a string of semi-circular bays on this part of the Lanzarote coastline together known as the Costa Teguise. Protected in part by artificial sea walls, it is close to several accommodation options and a good choice of bars and restaurants.
At low tide swapping the sand for the water requires crossing some rocks, but that shouldn't stop… read more »
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97. Playa de La Cantería // Lanzarote
MoveinBlue Great for:- Surfing
Facing north, Playa de la Cantería is Lanzarote's most northerly beach and has something of an edge of the world feel to it. Located close to the village of Órzola, it is a beach made of pale yellow sand, although at high tide it can look black because of a ribbon of loose volcanic rocks further back.
Surrounded by a typical Lanzarote landscape of steep, bare cliffs, it is around 300… read more »
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98. Caletón Blanco // Lanzarote
Dario Garavini Great for:- Swimming
This rocky and sandy spot means ‘big white cove beach' in English, and it's another of Lanzarote's best family-friendly beaches. It's on the island's northern tip, just a couple of minutes' drive away from the fishing village of Orzola.
In terms of facilities, there's not much to speak of by way of bars and restaurants, so you're best bringing your own food and drink if you're settling down for the day.… read more »
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99. Playa de Matagorda // Lanzarote
Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez Great for:- Swimming
Perhaps the first beach anyone sees when arriving into Lanzarote because of its proximity to the island's airport, Playa de Matagorda flies a Blue Flag as it winds along the southeast coast in a tempting string of dark sand.
Paralleled by the Avenida de las Playas promenade for its entire length of approximately 850 metres, Playa de Matagorda is at the northern end of the resort town of Puerto del Carmen.… read more »
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100. Playa los Cancajos // La Palma
Frank Vincentz Great for:- Snorkeling
Within two kilometres of both Santa Cruz de La Parma and the international airport on the east coast of the island, Paya los Cancajos has black volcanic sands and calm warm waters thanks to protection from manmade breakwaters.
Surrounded by a good selection of bars and cafés, the beach is popular with both locals and visitors to La Palma, generating an authentic life's a beach vibe. A good choice for families,… read more »
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101. Playa San Sebastián // Gomera
Rico van Manen Great for:- Swimming
One of La Gomera's busier beaches, this stretch of sand sits just outside the town of San Sebastian, which doubles up as the island's capital.
As with all of the beaches here, the sands are volcanic black and the waters are crystal clear. However, unlike many of the other beaches you'll find around the island, this one's pretty strong on the facilities front. There are toilets right by the beach, a… read more »
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102. Playa Roque Bermejo // Tenerife
Winahwaru A small beach on the northeast coast of Tenerife, Playa Roque Bermejo has no direct access by road. However, its black sands and secluded feel still attract a number of beachgoers. The hills that surround Playa Roque Bermejo are also the location of several whitewashed properties.
Accessible on foot if you have some previous walking experience, an artificial breakwater keeps the shallows calm, while anchoring points allow an even more dramatic… read more »
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103. Playa de las Gaviotas // Tenerife
Beneharo Hdez. Located among the bare cliff faces of Tenerife's north, Playa de las Gaviotas is a nudist friendly beach with charcoal grey sand on a small curve of coastline. Although just a short distance from Playa de la Teresitas, Gaviotas is altogether a much more relaxed affair.
Almost disappearing entirely with the waves of high tide, the beach is backed by a sloped retaining wall, which provides places to sit and… read more »
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104. Platja de l'Arboçar // Catalonia
Jorge Franganillo This cosy little beach is about as off the beaten track as it gets.
You'll find it just a 20-minute drive away from Tarragona, but to reach the actual sands, you'll need to park up a couple of minutes' away and finish the journey on foot.
When you reach the golden sands in this secluded little cove though, it's well worth the extra effort. The water's calm and crystal clear, and the… read more »
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105. Banys del Fòrum // Catalonia
Jordiferrer Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
When is a beach not a beach? When it's Barcelona's Banys del Fòrum, a sand-free modernist pool of constantly refreshed seawater protected from the open waves of the Mediterranean by a series of screening posts made – elegantly – from concrete.
Constructed in 2004, Banys del Fòrum Beach is a great place to head for anyone most interested in the swimming side of being beside the coast, with the enclosed pool… read more »
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