The best beaches on the Costa Blanca: Your Ultimate Guide

The Best Beaches on the Costa Blanca: Your Ultimate Guide  When it comes to stunning beaches on Spain’s Costa Blanca, Benidorm’s Levante, Mal Pas, and Poniente beaches often steal the spotlight. But beyond these famous spots, the Alicante province offers many hidden gems and diverse coastal experiences that are definitely worth exploring.

Whether you want secluded coves, long sandy shores, or family-friendly beaches with great amenities, the Costa Blanca has it all.

Discover the Diverse Beaches of the Costa Blanca

Northern Costa Blanca Beaches

The Northern Costa Blanca coast is dominated by mountain ranges, where you'll find hidden Costa Blanca coves and beaches that are difficult to reach but guarantee privacy in fantastic natural settings."

Central Costa Blanca Beaches

The central Costa Blanca region is flatter than the North and South, and this is where you will find long sandy beaches on the Costa Blanca, including popular Benidorm beaches, Villajoyosa, and Alicante itself

Southern Costa Blanca Beaches

So from wide sandy Costa Blanca beaches to small rocky coves, there is a perfect Costa Blanca beach suitable for everyone.

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Beach Safety and Tips

• Always respect beach safety flag warnings.

• Keep your valuables secure.

• And most importantly, stay safe in the sun — use sunscreen and stay hydrated.

Albir Beach, Costa Blanca – No Smoking Beach

Located between Altea and Benidorm, Albir Beach (Playa de Racó de l’Albir) is a Blue Flag beach since 2001. It’s ideal for families thanks to its shallow waters and close proximity to shops and restaurants

This is a great resort for film lovers as the seaside promenade has its own Paseo de las Estrellas or Stars’ Promenade to rival the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located right on the Costa Blanca coast.

La Cala Beach (Finestrat) – No Smoking Beach

Just a short 15-minute bus ride from Benidorm beaches is the wonderful sandy Costa Blanca beach area of Finestrat. It’s perfect for a relaxed day with sunbeds and umbrellas available to rent.

La Roda - Altea

A 1,400-meter Blue Flag beach with golden sand and calm waters, La Roda is a popular urban beach with excellent facilities, including boardwalks, toilets, disabled access, and regular cleaning.

Muchavista Beach, El Campello

Spanning 7 kilometers, Muchavista Beach is known for its consistent Blue Flag status. It’s connected by promenade to Playa de San Juan in Alicante and offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and tourist facilities.

La Granadella Beach - Javea

Voted Spain’s best beach twice, La Granadella features turquoise waters, a horse-shoe bay, and dramatic cliffs. It’s a pebble beach ideal for sunbathing, snorkeling, and scuba diving, with three seaside restaurants nearby.

Villajoyosa Beaches

Villajoyosa offers unspoilt Blue Flag beaches with a mix of wide sandy areas and quiet coves. The town has fewer international tourists, providing an authentic Spanish beach experience. Activities include beach football, volleyball, windsurfing, and vibrant beach bars.

San Juan de Alicante

Stretching over 7 kilometers, San Juan is Alicante’s flagship beach, lined with restaurants, sports areas, and accessibility features. It’s a hotspot for water sports like kayaking, surfing, and scuba diving.

Best Beaches on the Costa Blanca - El Portet, Moraira

A sheltered Blue Flag beach known for its soft sand and clear waters, El Portet is family-friendly and perfect for snorkeling. Surrounded by rocky coves and pine forests, it’s often compared to a Caribbean paradise.

Santa Pola

Santa Pola’s bay includes six coves and beaches famous for windsurfing and kitesurfing. The beaches, especially Lisa and Tamarit, are safe for families due to their shallow waters, with a long promenade connecting the area.

La Marina Beach - Elche

A tranquil, golden-sand beach backed by dunes and pine forests. With clear waters, basic amenities, it’s ideal for families and nature lovers. It also holds a Blue Flag for quality and safety.

Guardamar del Segura

One of the finest beaches south of Alicante is found at Guardamar. It’s a fabulous 10-kilometre stretch of fine sand with a backdrop of a fragrant pine forest. The trees were planted in the sand dunes about 100 years ago to stop them being blown away by the wind.

The forest provides a colourful windbreak to protect the town as well as being a natural haven for walkers. The long, sandy beach has a children’s play area and is another popular haunt for surfers thanks to the good waves. The Guardamar coast boasts a blend of secluded coves for private bathing or snorkelling as well as urban beaches.

Arenal, Calpe

Famous for its views of the iconic Ifach rock, Arenal Beach is a popular urban spot with fine sand, clear waters, and close proximity to the marina and salt lakes.

Raco del Conill – Nudist beach

Located southwest of Benidorm, this small, secluded nudist beach is popular in summer and accessible by car or bus. It offers a quiet retreat with a small beach bar (“chiringuito”) open during the season.

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Final Thoughts:

From lively urban beaches to hidden coves, the Costa Blanca offers a diverse range of beaches suitable for every traveler. Whether you're seeking family-friendly spots, quiet hideaways, or vibrant water sports hubs, this region has the perfect beach waiting for you.

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Ready to explore the best beaches on the Costa Blanca? Pack your sun cream, towel, and enjoy the Mediterranean sunshine!

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