Best beaches in Spain to visit

In our country, Spain, we have wonderful beaches, as well as coastal towns, coves, cities, etc. When summer approaches, it is time to explore different places in Spain and enjoy everything that it offers us.

In this post today, we are going to know the best beaches in Spain, so that you can visit them and enjoy them. There is no better plan than enjoying the heat of a nearby beach that is also beautiful.

There is no better way to promote national tourism than by publicizing the best beaches in Spain. After these years of pandemic, we all want to enjoy ourselves, visit new places and have a change of scenery. From the north of the country to the south, we have kilometers of coastline that will find a place in your heart.

Beaches in Spain, which are the best

We Spaniards are very fortunate to have the opportunity to visit different beaches or queues in which to learn and learn about this great heritage.

It is not necessary to cross to the other side of the world to enjoy white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. The coasts of our country are one of the most visited places during the warm months by both national and international tourism.

We have a wide variety of beautiful beaches, below we will tell you about the best in Spain so that you are encouraged to visit them.

Zahara de los Atunes beach, Cadiz

Zahara de los tunas beach has more than 6 kilometers long, being one of the largest in the Andalusian community. You can enjoy not only its clean and transparent waters, but also fine sand and wonderful sunsets.

The fishing village of Zahara de los Atunes is located about 40 kilometers from Tarifa. Both the town and its beach are a destination for the whole family, where you will enjoy its virgin beach.

Rhodes Beach, Pontevedra

In various publications on tourism, It has been listed as one of the best beaches in the world on various occasions.yes Rodas beach is a virgin beach, with white sand and translucent waters, located on the Cies Islands, more specifically on the Island of Monteagudo.

People who love nature will be able to enjoy mussels and other molluscs fixed on the stones. This The beach is framed by a forest made up of pine and eucalyptus trees. In addition, from all this you can find a great variety of native plants and one of the largest colonies of seagulls.

Beach of the Cathedrals, Ribadeo

Also called As Catedrais beach, it is located in the Galician municipality of Ribadeo. On this beach, strong waves and the wind have carved the cliffs giving rise to forms with cavities, vaults and arches stand out. To be honest, it is not the best beach to go for a swim, but it is the one you should visit and photograph.

Its original name is Aguas Santas, but thanks to the formations we were talking about, it was given the name Playa de Las Catedrales, being declared a Natural Monument by the Xunta de Galicia.

Silence beach, Asturias

It is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the Asturian community. Protected by a cliff that reflects the sound of the waves and islets of various sizes. This beach has a wild and rough aspect.

It is a free beach, that is it has no service, it will only be you and the sound of the sea. We advise you to go by car as the climb is tiring. In order to reach it, you must go to the town of Castañeras.

Beach of the dead, Cabo de Gata

It is not easy to reach it, but this is solved thanks to its beauty. she has more than 1 kilometer of coastline that offers you turquoise waters and very fine sand. In addition, it is an isolated beach, since it is not close to towns, so it is not usually crowded.

As we mentioned, it is not easy to access it, after leaving the car, you will have to travel about 600 meters of a complicated path and descend a ravine. Given this adventure,  we recommend that you enjoy a whole day to visit the beach.

Granadella Beach, Alicante

Small cove surrounded by a forest, with sand and turquoise blue waters, located in the southern area of ​​Xábia. They are about 160 meters long cove, in which they are usually crowded. Not only can you bathe in its wonderful waters, but you also have the opportunity to practice different activities such as scuba diving or snorkeling.

We have already told you that it is usually a very busy beach, due to its great beauty, which has led to measures being taken to control vehicle access, especially in high season.

La Concha beach, San Sebastián

One of the best known and most visited urban beaches in the Basque Country, it has even been listed as one of the best in the world.. Framed by two mountains and a promenade, which invites you to stroll during the summer afternoons.

La railing of said promenade, is its hallmark, in addition to the modernist designs of the lampposts. Along it you will find not only artists, but also terraces and mansions worth admiring. With a total of 1350 meters in length, you can enjoy golden sand and a wide variety of sports activities.

Cala Macarella, Minorca

Located 14 kilometers from Ciutadella, Cala Macarella is one of the most famous and visited on the island. Macarella, is made up of two different coves; in the north we find the cove we are talking about and to the east is Cala Macarelleta, somewhat smaller and quieter than the one mentioned in this section.

Surrounded by vegetation and high cliffs, Cala Macarella has a semicircle shape. Access is a long way to reach the virgin cove, once you see and enjoy its sand and turquoise waters, the road will have been worth it.

Illetes Beach, Formentera

One of the best beaches in Spanish territory, which you will find in the northern area of ​​the Island of Formentera. Beach 500 meters long and 50 meters wide, made up of white sand and turquoise blue waters. To access it, you can only walk since the terrain is uneven.

Not only can you bathe in its wonderful waters and enjoy the sun, but it also gives you the possibility of carrying out a variety of leisure activities, in addition to presenting a wide gastronomic offer.

Genoveses Beach, Almeria

It is part of Cabo de Gata, on this beach you can admire golden dunes that make native vegetation grow on them. With a length of 1 kilometer of sand, where in the year 1147 the Genoese fleet that participated in the Christian attack on the Muslim area landed.

The beach of the Genoese, is perfect to enjoy with the family since when you enter the sea you will find that you are submerging progressively. It is a virgin beach. so you will not find anything only your family and what you bring.

Papagayo Beach, Lanzarote

In the southern area of ​​Lanzarote, you will find one of the best beaches according to the people who visit it. In addition, you will enjoy views of the Isla de los Lobos and Fuerteventura. In order to access this wonder, you must reach the town of Femés and walk to the access to this paradise.

Beach of fine sand and transparent waters where you can relax with the sound and movement of the sea. It is one of the beaches located on the coastline called Papagayo beaches, there are a total of seven coves.

Torimbia Beach, Asturias

In the Asturian community you can find another of the best beaches in our country, considered a protected landscape. Located in the town of Llanes, it is about 500 meters long and 100 meters wide where you can enjoy a fantastic day.

Within the protected landscape of the eastern coast, it has a pedestrian access through a path with which you will enjoy the spectacular views that it offers you.

Riumar Beach, Tarragona

Located in one of the largest wetlands in the Mediterranean, we are talking about the Ebro Delta. In this protected area you can find a wide variety of fruit trees, as well as rice fields.

Riumar beach has an extension of 4 kilometers long, in which you will have one hundred percent available space, since it is not usually overcrowded. You will enjoy the touch of its fine sand under your feet as well as a fantastic bath in its waters.. For lovers of water sports there is a specific area for them.

Aiguablava cove, Girona

Thanks to the intense blue color of its waters, it receives its name, Aiguablava. With shallow waters and no waves you will find a perfect place to relax and connect with yourself.

To access this beach after enjoying the urban core, you must use the car to discover this location. In addition to bathing and sunbathing, you can have a drink in the different bars and restaurants that surround it.

We are more than sure that you think that we have left some to name and we agree with you. It is a very complicated task to keep a small selection of the best beaches in Spain.

As you already know, you have the comment box to write us which ones you think should be in this article, so not only we know them, but also all the users who visit us.