26 Best Beaches in Spain

Spain's roughly 3,000-mile coastline is endowed with a range of beaches from the north to the south. Everyone can find something on this Iberian Peninsula, even if beaches are not preferable.

Now, if you are a beach lover and are eyeing those deals on beach getaway packages, here is the perfect list of the best beaches in Spain to help you choose one.

If exploring Spain is on your bucket list, then check out these amazing destinations that will keep you captivated even after the trip.

1. Playa de Ondarreta, San Sebastián

Ondarreta is one of the three city beaches that make up San Sebastián's renowned Baha de La Concha. This is undoubtedly the bijou and placid of the three and is situated between Monte Igueldo and the Miramar Palace. Travellers usually prefer to access this chic seashore by strolling west from the spectacular Playa de La Concha through a short tunnel.

• Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year
• Famous for: The Playa de Ondarreta beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Michelin-starred restaurants
  • Sea-lashed ironwork sculpture by Eduardo Chillida
  • Mountains

2. Playa del Regueral and Playa de Cavet, Cambrils

The silky sandy beaches of this previously little fishing village are heaven for sun lovers, yachties, and families, constantly soothed by the mild, gentle Mediterranean.

Cambrils is well-known for its social atmosphere provided by beach bars, sailing, trampolines, windsurfing, and kayaking.

• Best Time to Visit: March to May
• Famous for: The Playa del Regueral and Playa de Cavet, Cambrils beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Nightlife
  • Adventure sports

3. Praia de Lumebó, Galicia

This little cove is surrounded by distinctive rock formations that frame a stretch of golden dunes, making it one of the most beautiful beaches in Spain. A big rock lies in the heart of the beach, and if you want to access it, you have to trek down a small path.

This beach has a fantastic spot to forget about the mundane world, and you can swim in the crystal blue sea and see some of the beautiful sunsets on the Galician coast.

• Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year
• Famous for: The Praia de Lumeboo, Galicia beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Spectacular natural views
  • Sunset and sunrise

4. Playa de Poo, Asturias

This pristine, triangular Playa de Poo beach is family-friendly and ideal for kids. This place has a modest parking space and has dunes shielded from the pounding reach of Biscay waves by verdant, green headlands. Moreover, if you are seeking adventure, there are also caves to explore.

• Best Time to Visit: June to September
• Famous for: The Playa de Poo beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Caves
  • Turquoise water

5. Pechón Playa, Cantabria

Walk down near the entrance of Camping Las Arenas to reach this beautiful Pechón Playa beach at the mouth of the Ra Tina Mayor estuary. Most importantly, you can experience the tranquil water and pleasant aura of the beach, which is perfect for taking a break from the cacophony of city life.

• Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year
• Famous for: The Pechón Playa beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Calm atmosphere
  • Pizza

6. Playa Tamarit and Cala Jovera, Tarragona

Blue Flag Playa Tamarit is a laid-back area gently caressed by the rippling Mediterranean. It offers all the regular beach fun without the throngs of adjacent tourist hotspots. A more intriguing choice is Cala Jovera, which is to the south.

This beach is a small cove with a hollowed-out rock in the middle and is ideal for exploring. Also, if you are not so adventurous, you can enjoy pleasant strolls through the pine forest's canopy.

• Best Time to Visit: March to May
• Famous for: The Playa Tamarit and Cala Jovera beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • 11th-century castle
  • Adventure sports

7. Playa de Gandía and Playa de L’Alhuir

This stunning blue-flag urban beach is 7 km wide and is endowed with a great promenade. There are plenty of boardwalks to go to the water, as well as basketball, volleyball, and football fields. Moreover, Ganda conducts the world's oldest sea-swimming event in August, and it is a treat to watch.

• Best Time to Visit: June to September
• Famous for: The Playa de Gandía and Playa de L'Ahuir beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Deep blue water
  • Soothing breeze

8. Playa de Maro, Nerja

The beach of Playa de Maro has a healthy marine ecosystem due to its fishing prohibition. Additionally, the sea-kayak paddle from Burriana beach to Maro provides an opportunity to explore natural caverns and view breathtaking waterfalls flowing into the sea.

• Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year
• Famous for: The Playa de Maro beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Watchtower
  • Stunning waterfalls

9. Playa de Monsul, Almeria

Playa de Monsul is an extraordinary beach in Spain featuring primaeval landscapes, cratered caves, nonlinear volcanic rock formation, as well as ultrafine sand and bounteous underwater life. Moreover, the sea shelf here has a gentle slope that is ideal for experienced paddlers.

• Best Time to Visit: March to May
• Famous for: The Playa De Rodas beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Natural landscape
  • Snowy sand

10. Playa de Bolonia, Tarifa, Andalucía

This expansive beach is bordered by pine forests on one side and the crystal-clear waves of the Atlantic Ocean on the other and is dominated by a sizable dune of fine white sand. You can swim in the natural pools at the southern end during low tide while gazing across the Strait of Gibraltar to Africa.

• Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year
• Famous for: The Playa de Bolonia, Tarifa beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Museums and Roman remains
  • Wooden beach bars

11. Playa de Rompeculos, Huelva

A 20-minute trek through pine trees in Donana National Park leads to this extraordinary beach of Playa de Rompeculos that feels incredibly different. This 100-metre beach, which confronts the Atlantic in the Gulf of Cadiz, is framed by rising towering cliffs formed from petrified sand dunes.

• Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year
• Famous for: The Playa de Rompeculos beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Sandstone cliffs
  • Pine forests

12. Playa de Sa Boadella, Costa Brava

Playa de Sa Boadella is endowed with beautiful rock formations and a pleasing aroma of pine. Also, if you have Magdalena cakes on hand, snorkelling in the clear water with its abundance of fish is fantastic. Furthermore, the sand of this beach doesn't stick to your body as it is soft but gritty, so it is perfect for the kids.

• Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year
• Famous for: The Playa de Sa Boadella beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Beautiful rock formations and pine aroma
  • Snowy soft sand

13. Calò des Moro, Mallorca

Calò des Moro is situated 6 kilometres from Santanyi in Mallorca's southeast corner. For first-time travellers, this beach can be difficult to locate. It is important to note that often the residents posted signs stating that the road is private, but you can drive all the way to the beach.

• Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year
• Famous for: The Calò des Moro beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Tranquil and shallow water
  • Less frenetic

14. Playa de Gulpiyuri, Asturias

Playa de Gulpiyuri, also known as Gulpiyuri Beach, is a shell-shaped small beach in the centre of a grassy pasture near Llanes, a tiny village on Spain's north central coast. The beach is situated approximately 100 metres from the sea, and it is linked via an underground cave network.

• Best Time to Visit: March to May
• Famous for: The Playa de Gulpiyuri beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Spectacular natural views
  • Calm ambience

15. Playa de las Teresitas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

It is one of Santa Cruz de Tenerife's most well-known beaches and also one of the most famous beaches in Spain. This picturesque Playa De Las Teresitas beach is situated in the town of San Andrés and is distinguished by its golden sand and plenty of palm trees. It is an excellent beach, if you are seeking peace and serenity and also if you have kids.

• Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year
• Famous for: The Playa De Las Teresitas beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Spectacular natural views
  • Family-friendly

16. Cala Galdana, Menorca

Cala Galdana beach is located 23 kilometres from Ciudadela and 36 kilometres from Mahon in Menorca. This place is also ideal for families because of its white sand and crystal blue seas. Additionally, you can rent deckchairs, pedal boats, and umbrellas on the beach if you need them.

• Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year
• Famous for: The Cala Caldana beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Peaceful ambience
  • Stunning natural beauty

17. Es Trenc, Majorca

Es Trenc is situated in southern Mallorca, between the little hamlet of Ses Covetes and the bigger tourist resort of Colonia Sant Jordi. It is a 2-kilometre-long stretch of fine-grained sand, making it ideal for a jaunt. Also, the water here is shallow, and the beach's unusual turquoise hues give it an almost tropical appearance.

• Best Time to Visit: June to September
• Famous for: The Es Trenc beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Water sports
  • Restaurants

18. Aiguablava, Costa Brava

This stunning and untamed bay is situated in Begur, Girona, on the Costa Brava. Aiguablava is bordered by an almost entirely pristine natural setting, which is perfect for enjoying the surrounding nature. Throughout the summer, most travellers walk from a steep cliff to access the dunes and the pristine water of this beach.

• Best Time to Visit: June to September
• Famous for: The Pechón Playa beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Sand dunes
  • Turquoise water

19. Cala Mesquida, Mallorca

Cala Mesquida is seven kilometres away from Capdepera and is also referred to as s'Arenal de Sa Mesquida. One of the greatest gull and cormorant colonies in the Balearic archipelago can be found there. This location is perfect for individuals who are finicky about where they go this summer for sun and beaches.

• Best Time to Visit: March to May
• Famous for: The Cala Mesquida beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Cala Agulla, Cala Moltó
  • Illes Balears Parliament

20. Maspalomas, Canary Islands

Maspalomas Beach in the Canary Islands extends from Playa del Inglés to Maspalomas Lighthouse. It is often hailed as one of Spain's most gorgeous beaches, and you can see tourists flock here for fun. You can also engage yourself in a variety of activities like water sports, nightlife, and more.

• Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year
• Famous for: The Maspalomas beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Maspalomas dunes and the Maspalomas pond
  • Water sports

21. Playa de Rodas, Spanish Cíes Islands

Playa De Rodas is one of the best beaches to visit in Spain and is visited mostly due to its wonderful contrast between the blue colour of its waters and white sand. If you want to spend some sunny days in the sand, explore the Vigo Rhodes pier and take photos for your social media.

• Best Time to Visit: March to May
• Famous for: The Playa De Rodas beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Stunning water
  • White sand

22. Cala Millor, Mallorca

The 6-kilometre stretch of Cala Millor sand can accommodate an August gathering without causing territorial disputes over tanning beds and sand turf. The blue-eyed waters of Cala Millor are warm, transparent, and serene as they appear on postcards; only a few rock formations darken their turquoise colour, making it ideal for families and solo travellers.

• Best Time to Visit: March to May
• Famous for: The Cala Millor beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Beautiful rock formations
  • Turquoise water

23. Cala Saona, Formentera Island

This 140-metre-long beach is located five kilometres from Sant Francesc. Cala Saona is one of the smaller beaches in Spain, yet counted among the most beautiful beaches on Formentera in the Balearic Islands. This coastline is perfect for those who appreciate diving, which is a popular summer activity in this area.

• Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year
• Famous for: The Cala Saona beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Crystal clear water
  • Snowy sands

24. Cala Salada, Ibiza

Cala Salada, located at the foot of a pine forest, is one of the best beaches in Spain, which is seemingly untouched by the urban sprawl of its surrounding communities. With a narrow section of sand and azure blue water, nature thrives here, making it a favourite for those looking to get away from the pandemonium of city life.

• Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year
• Famous for: The Cala Salada beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Crystal clear water
  • Snowy sands

25. Penarronda, Tapia de Casariego (Asturias)

Penarronda is a sandy beach situated between the districts of Tapia de Casariego and Castropol and spans 228,000 square metres and is split by the Pearronda Stream. Here, northwest winds have generated a dune field in its western half, which is home to a diversity of vegetation.

• Best Time to Visit: June to September
• Famous for: The Penarronda beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Natural vegetation
  • Transparent water

26. Cala Mondrago, Mallorca

Caló de n'Alis is the official name for the beach at Cala Mondrago; however, it is more often known as Cala Mondrago. Cala Mondrago is a beautiful sandy beach surrounded by two rocky cliffs, giving it a picturesque visual. The water on this beach is a lovely pale blue colour and perfectly pristine. Also, this beach is perfect for families with little toddlers.

• Best Time to Visit: March to May
• Famous for: The Cala Mondrago beach is a spectacle because of the following:
  • Lush greenery
  • Transparent water