Best Beaches in Spain
breathtaking and magnificent views that include wilderness and golden sand
With more than 5,000 miles (8,000 km) of coastline, Spain is blessed with an endless array of magnificent beaches. We will be heading to Costa Brava, Costa Dorada, Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca, sharing everything with you including maps to easily plan your Best Beaches in Spain route. Get your sunglasses, water bottle and suntan lotion ready as some of these beaches are clothing-optional!
Spain has something for every beach bum, from the breathtaking wilderness of Cabo de Gata to celebrity-packed beach clubs of Ibiza or Marbella.
Apart from the beautiful beaches, Spain has the privilege of leading the world ranking (and has done so since 1987) with 615 Blue Flag beaches in 2021. The quality of Spain’s beaches and ports continues to grow year after year and this summer, Spain has earned 25 new Blue Flags on its beaches.
With so many strips of sand to choose from, you may feel overwhelmed with how to choose. To help you, we’ve broken things down essential Spanish beaches for your bucket (and shovel) list. 
Best Beaches in Spain | Costa Blanca
Costa Blanca (aka White Coast) is the name of the 200 km long coastline of the province of Alicante. Here, you will find wide sandy beaches as well as small coves and beautiful landscapes with palm groves, wetlands and several nature parks. The climate is fantastic,...
Best Beaches in Spain | Costa Dorada
Located on the north east coast of Spain, Costa Dorada aka “The Golden Coast” is known for its beaches of fine golden sand, pristine waters and breathtaking natural landscapes. Although it’s not as well known as the Costa del Sol or the Costa Brava, this stunning...
Best Beaches in Spain | Costa del Sol
The Costa del Sol, in the southern part of Spain, is a well-known vacation destination. It's popularity is no surprise the "Coast of the Sun" boasts more than 325 sunny days per year, making Costa del Sol a great destination year round! Aside from the delicious food,...
Best Beaches in Spain | Costa Brava
They call it the ‘rugged, wild coast’ in Spanish. Costa Brava is certainly spectacular. The beautiful coastline stretches from Blanes to the south and the French border to the north. Further south is the Golden Coast (Costa Dorada).Costa Brava offers a combination of...
