With almost 8,000 km of beaches, Spain is a paradise for sun and sand lovers. There is something for everyone: from urban with all the services you need, to unspoilt and hidden coves known only to a privileged group. So that you can plan your vacation with ease, we reveal the definitive annual ranking of the best beaches in Spain, compiled by Holidu, the holiday rental search engine. Take note!
Rhodes Beach, Galicia
Rodas beach, in Galicia, is one of the most beautiful beaches in Spain. Winner of the title of “most beautiful beach in the world” in 2007, this beach on the famous Cíes Islands is the ideal place to take a bath in a privileged natural environment. And it is that the Cíes, located off the coast of Vigo, are famous for its beautiful natural landscape, with crystal clear waters and wild nature.
Cofete Beach, Fuerteventura
Cofete Beach, in Fuerteventura, is a wild and relatively little known beach. Located in the Jandía Natural Park, this beach is characterized by its impressive golden sand dunes. With a length of 12 km, the beach of Cofete is an ideal place to walk and enjoy the landscape, but also to practice certain water sports, such as snorkelling. In addition, the environment of this hidden beach is characterized by its rocky hills and the famous “La Pared” formation, which offers impressive views from the water and sand.
Morro Jable Beach, Fuerteventura
The beach of Morro Jable, also located in the Jandía Natural Park, in Fuerteventura, is one of the most touristic and lively beaches on the island. It is characterized by its turquoise waters and its golden sands.
Sotavento Beach, Fuerteventura
Do you like wild looking beaches? Tired of the coasts full of tourists? Then Playa de Sotavento, also on Fuerteventura, could be a great destination for you. With the impressive dunes that characterize the beaches of this island, Sotavento is a paradise place in the middle of nowhere. It is characterized by its turquoise and calm waters, perfect for swimming and water sports.
Ses Illetes Beach, Balearic Islands
Ses Illetes, one of the candidates for the title of “most beautiful beach in the world”, has everything you can expect from the coast of Formentera: calm and deep turquoise water, white sand and an unforgettable landscape. Located in the north of the island, in the middle of a natural park, you have to go through a dune area that is worth the effort to get there.
Carnota Beach, Galicia
With a length of more than 7 km, the beach of Carnota, in A Coruña, usually also tops the list of the best in the world. It is one of the longest beaches on the peninsula and like almost the entire Costa da Morte, it is surrounded by beautiful green landscapes perfect for walking.
Berellin Beach, Cantabria
Are you looking for something more hidden and low pressure? One of the most beautiful secret coves in our country is probably the beach of Berellín, in the town of Val de San Vicente. To get to this beach, you have to walk part of the route, while enjoying a bucolic green landscape that is hard to find in other parts of Spain. Once on the beach, the most impressive is undoubtedly the rocks that make up the surrounding area, so unlike the long white sand beaches of other parts of the country.
Nogales Beach, La Palma
The beach of Nogales offers all the advantages of this beautiful island in a very compressed space: mountains, unforgettable paths, lava, volcanic sand, a blue sea and large expanses of greenery. Located in the northern municipality of Puntallana, the black sands, with shades of blue and gray, the spectacular cliffs and the mighty Atlantic Ocean have put it on the map.
Old Kings Beach, Fuerteventura
Adventure lovers and those looking for a more active tourism should not miss the beach of Viejo Reyes, in the municipality of Pájara. Besides being a spectacular area for surfers, it is also common to see naturists enjoying the hidden enclave. On this beach it is easy to forget the rest of the world as it is surrounded by large green cliffs that give it a timeless and unique look.
Valdearenas Beach, Cantabria
Located near Santander, this beach stands out for its fine white sand concentrated in large dunes and because it is surrounded by large pine forests that provide shade on the hottest days. Located in the geological park of Costa Quebrada, it is a privileged enclave to enjoy surfing and other water sports, and to spend a pleasant time enjoying the sea breeze or the unforgettable sunsets.
Source: Marie Claire
