What are the best beaches in Spain?

Do you have wonderful memories of your seaside holiday on the Spanish coast and have you dreamed of settling there ever since? Are you looking for the best beaches in Spain before deciding to buy a property there? Spain has the advantage of being bordered by both the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. From the Costa Brava to Andalusia it offers a wide variety of beaches. Here is an overview, for you who are looking for a residence at the edge of transparent and limpid waters.

Best beaches in Spain along the Atlantic:

Playa de La Concha

Located on the Basque coast, in the city of San Sebastián, La Concha beach is considered one of the most beautiful European urban beaches. The bay on which it is located and which gives it its name is protected by two mountains, making its waters generally calm. With an average length of 1350 m and a width of 40 m, it is bordered by a pedestrian promenade which is the favorite place of the inhabitants of San Sebastián.

Playa Maspalomas

In the far south of the island of Gran Canaria, Maspalomas beach offers you almost three kilometers of fine sand. You can take a walk, with your family or between lovers, on the golden sands of its romantic dunes. You can admire the Maspalomas lighthouse at sunset. It is located in the middle of a vast space still untouched by any construction, which gives it its wild charm.

Playa de Bolonia

Bolonia beach is swept by an invigorating sea breeze. This makes it a very popular spot for windsurfers. It is bordered by a large dune with a width of 200 m and a height of 30 m. Located in the Province of Cádiz, it is a natural environment composed of virgin landscapes over its 4 kilometers long and 70 m wide. Visitors respect this environment, captivated by the beauty of nature, making it a very clean beach, with clear waters and white sand.

Playa de Zahara de los Atunes

Zahara de los Atunes is a beach located in the Province of Cadiz, Andalusia. It is covered with golden sand of great finesse and bathes in a unique light. It is no coincidence that this coast is called Costa de la Luz! This beach is an ideal destination for families, as it offers a tranquil and calming environment that is rarely found. The water is generally a pleasant temperature and you can witness one of the most beautiful sunsets over the Atlantic.

Best beaches in Spain along the Mediterranean

Playa de Ses Illetes

In Formentera, the smallest island of the Balearic archipelago, you will find Ses Illetes beach. It is one of the most famous Spanish beaches. Far from tourist facilities, it is often compared to the Caribbean: shallow crystal clear waters, a thin strip of white sand and rocks. Although located in a natural park, this beach is very well equipped. Indeed, you can practice water skiing, take a catamaran to the island of Espalmador, or eat near its turquoise waters and soft sand.

Cala pola

4 km north of Tossa de Mar, on the Costa Brava, Calanque Pola is surrounded by cliffs completely covered with pine trees. It is bounded by the Pola reef and the Pola cape. The beach is 65 m long and 50 m wide, which makes it a small beach with incomparable charm. It is covered with coarse-grained sand which makes its water crystal clear. Cala Pola is very popular with diving enthusiasts, seduced by the richness of its underwater fauna and flora.

Playa de Calblanque

On the edge of the city of Cartagena, in the region of Murcia, lies the beach of Calblanque. It runs along the coastal front of a regional park and arid mountain ranges overlook it. This beach is made of golden and ocher sand, which contrasts with the azure sea and dark mountains. It retains a wild character thanks to its almost virgin coves and its difficult access.

Cala salada

On the waters edge of the island of Ibiza, best known for its many discos and bustling nightlife, is Cala Salada. Sand, rocks, pines, everything comes together to make this small beach an extraordinary place. Its seabed is suitable for mooring boats, it is also surrounded by sheds housing artisanal boats.

Playa de los Genoveses

The Genoveses beach in Almeria, Andalusia, offers a unique landscape, made up of volcanic hills (Cerro de Ave Maria and Morrón de Genoveses) and fossilized dunes. There grow agaves, eucalyptus and cacti. It attracts surfers who appreciate its undulating waves. They jump into the water in the evening when the bathers are gone. It is ideal for recharging your batteries in the middle of nature, in the silence of its arid landscape.

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