Beaches

Blessed with incredible weather, sunny islands and a long coastline, Spain attracts millions of beach lovers each year.

Let’s take a look at the most popular vacation spots for those who love to soak in the sun.

Costa del Sol

The most popular string of beaches in Spain is undoubtedly Costa del Sol. Stretching east of Gibraltar, along the southern coast of Spain, the beaches have superb sand and very nice Mediterranean weather. The water is calm all year round.

The most popular resorts on Costa del Sol are: Málaga, Marbella, Nerja and Torremolinos.

Some of the popular beaches include: La Malagueta, Caleta, Puente Romano and Torreguadiario.

Costa Brava

Costa Brava stretches from Barcelona to the French border. Just as famous as Costa del Sol, Costa Brava still has some remote undiscovered beaches which escape the tourist crowds.

Some of the popular beaches include: La Barceloneta (Barcelona), La Mar Bella (Barcelona), Playa de Blanes and Santa Margarida.

Costa de la Luz

Costa de la Luz stretches in southwestern Andalucia is blessed with sun almost the entire year. The beaches are beautiful while the waters can be sometimes rough. The area is less developed than the popular Costa del Sol.

Some of the popular beaches include: Tarifa, Valdevaqueros, Los Lances and La Victoria.

Some of the popular beaches include: Punta Moral, Punta Umbria, Playa Chica and La Barossa.

Costa Blanca

Located near Valencia, Costa Blanca generally draws northern European in search of the sun. The sand is white and the water turquoise. Chances are you are in for a sunny vacation if you choose Costa Blanca as the rainfall here is very low.

The most popular resorts are Benidorm and Alicante.

Some of the popular beaches include: El Perellonet / El Recati (Valencia), Playa de la Pinedo (Valencia), Playa de San Juan, La Fossa and Playa del Torres.

Costa Verde

The rocky Costa Verde has a much temperate climate during the summer when the rest of Spain is “boiling” in the sun. Still not overwhelmed by tourists, this area is perfect for a vacation if you want to combine sun bathing with history.

The most popular resorts are: Gijón, Oviedo and Santander.

Some of the popular beaches include: San Lorenzo, Barro and Salinas.

The Balearic Islands

The Balearic Islands include Ibiza, Menorca and Mallorca. Just at a 45 minutes flight from Barcelona, the islands are filled with urban residents looking for the perfect place to enjoy their vacation.

Palma de Mallorca is most crowded and offers some of the best beaches, while Ibiza is where the party seekers are flocking. If you want a more relaxed vacation, head to the sleepy Menorca.

Some of the popular beaches include: Santa Ponca (Mallorca), Son Maties (Mallorca), Playa Pinet (Ibiza), Es Vive (Ibiza), Puna Prima (Menorca), Cala en Blanes (Menorca) and Cala Saona (Formentera).

>>more information on Mallorca

The Canary Islands

The Canary Islands has great beaches and the weather is magnificent. You will find some beaches with black sand and the water is crystal clear.

Some of the popular beaches include: Playa Jardin (Tenerife), San Marcos (Tenerife), Playa des Ingles (Gran Canaria), San Felipe (Gran Canaria) and Bajamar (La Palma).

>>more information on Tenerife

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