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The Best Beaches in Spain



If your idea of the perfect holiday is lounging around on beautiful beaches, then Spain is most definitely the country for you, and with over 4000 kilometres of coastline to choose from you are as they say....spoilt for choice. If you decide to plan a beach holiday then the following guide will be of great help to you. It was to be called the top 10 beaches in Spain, then I thought well for lots of reasons i.e location, privacy, cleanliness, type of activities offered etc etc everyone has an opinion, so here are the beaches......you decide.

2012

538 Blue Flags have been awarded to Spain's beaches for 2012, which was an increase of 27 beaches on 2011 and means once again Spain has the highest number of blue flag beaches in the world. This is great news for the tourism industry and foreign visitors, around 85% choose coastal areas.
The Blue flags where awarded to beaches located all around Spain's long coastline and where distributed around the autonomous regions as follows:

Andalucia: 77
Asturias: 19
Balearic Islands: 46
Canary Islands: 42
Catalonia: 87
Ceuta & Melilla: 3
Valencia : 108
Galicia : 126
Murcia : 26
The Basque Country: 4


Blue Flag Beaches in Spain 2012

The Blue Flag is a voluntary eco label awarded to thousands of beaches and marinas in 41 countries across Europe and around the world. It is owned and run by the independent non-profit organisation Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). 

The Blue Flag works towards sustainable development at beaches/marinas through strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, and safety and other services. The program also includes environmental education and information for the public, decision makers and tourism operators. Galicia in the to Marbella in the south, Spain really can boast it has some of the most beautiful and best beaches in Spain.

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Playa de Estorde - La Coruña - North West Spain

The Best Beaches in Spain The Estorde beach is situated around 81 kilometers South West of La Coruña in Galicia. The beach is arouns 500 km long and has clean fine white side, the water is thin and calm. Usually not very crowded exept Sundays where of course the local community is more present.


Google Map of Estorde



Playa de las Americas - Tenerife

The Best Beaches in Spain Playa de las Américas is a purpose-built beach and resort situated between Arona,and Adeje in the south of Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands. There are a number of beaches in the Las Americas area, most of which are man made from imported sand from Africa. Watch out though. the natural sand of the island is black and can get very hot during the summer months.


Google Map of Playa de las Americas



Playa de Conil de la Frontera - Cadiz

The Best Beaches in Spain The south coast of Spain has some very beautiful beaches. Stretching from Tarifa to the Huelva an the border with Portugal you will come across many long, clean, sandy, unspoilt and underdeveloped beaches to enjoy. Although they can be prone to the strong poniente winds coming in from the Atlantic don't let that deter you, in fact if your into wind driven water sports its a must visit. Some of the nicest beaches are around Conil, long sandy stretches on both sides of the Town, clean and ideal for spending a long undisturbed day of beach worshipping. Must visit beaches along the south coast include those at Sanlucar de Barrameda, Rota, Chipiona and Chiclana.

Google Map of Playa de Conil


Playa de Sotavento - Fuerteventura

The Best Beaches in Spain The Playa de Sotavento is arguably the best beach on Fuerteventura, and there are many breathtaking beaches in this part of Spain. It is situated the corner of the island and a natural paradise of great ecological wealth. The beach is popular with both clothing-optional and normal bathers alike and has become a very popular beach for scuba diving and snorkelling Divers come here from all over globe to discover the magnificent underwater landscapes and mysteries that lie beneath the crystalline waves. This mostly quiet and unpopulated beach is popular with windsurfers and kite surfers and has a bohemian vibe with a scattering of beach bars. In front of the Playa Barca area there is a lagoon which is particularly good for swimming.

Google Map of Sotavento



Playa de Somo - Cantabria

The Best Beaches in Spain 6 kms of fine white sandy beach , very popular with the windsurfers as it is a sheltered beach break that can be working any time throughout the year. When the surfing is right the beach can get very crowded.

Google Map of Playa de Somo


Playa de Bayas - Asturias

The Best Beaches in Spain Playa de Bayas is one of the best beaches in the province of Asturias. It is surrounded by natural forest along the whole lenght of this beautiful beach, Bayas is also of great ecological interest with many species of plants found in this area.

Google Map of Playa de Bayas


Playa de Mataro - Barcelona

The Best Beaches in Spain The Beach at Mataro is some 5 km long and has fine golden sand, a great place to sit overlooking the Mediterranean and enjoy this beautiful part of Catalonia

Google Map of Playa de Mataro



Cala de Algaiarens - Menorca

The Best Beaches in Spain One of the main reasons I visit Menorca is to swim in one the many coves ( Calas ) this attractive little Island has to offer. Quite a lot of them are only accessible via the sea and there position only given away by the yachts and small craft anchored slightly offshore around them. Driving around the island is a great way to explore the Calas and the awesome beach in the Cala de Algaiarens is must see. although difficult to reach some of them by car it is well worth the efforts to reach each destination. Algaiarens has two large beaches which nestle amongst the Menorcan pines. Other Calas I would recommend on the island are Cala Macarella, Cala Es Talaier. Cala N,porter, Cala Mitjaneta, Cala Galdana and Cala Pregonda.

Google Map of Cala de Algaiarens


Playas de Barbate - Cadiz

The Best Beaches in Spain Las playas de Mangueta, Zahora, Los Caños de Meca, Hierbabuena, Ntra. Sra. del Carmen, Cañillos, Pajares y Zahara de los Atunes make up the Beaches of Barbate. Long areas of fine white sand, sometimes a little windy but beautiful none the less, I have visited these beaches on many on occasions, there are all clean and peaceful and provide a welcome and relaxing break away from the busy Costas. Take my advice and make sure you put them all on your list the next time you visit the south of Spain.

Google Map of the Playas de Barbate


Playa de A Langosteira - La Coruna

The Best Beaches in Spain This beach is situated at the entrance to Villa de Fisterra and has around 2 kms of quality beach. The water is crystalline and tranquille. There is an oddity as there is an old run aground cruise liner just of the northern part of the beach called the " Cruz de Baixer"

Google Map of Playa de Langosteira


Playa de Illetes - Formentera

The Best Beaches in Spain Probably my personal favourite in this guide is the Playa de Illetas. Situated on the northern tip of Formantera with the island of Espalmador only some 150m offshore. You may think you are on a remote Caribbean island when your lounging on the beach at Illetas. This beach is probably the most visited by tourist and locals alike so can get a little busy at peak times. The general area is easily accessible by any vehicle although due to the terrain some parts are only accessible by walking or Bike. There are restaurants, kiosks and sun beds to rent.

Google Map of Playa de Illetas


Playas de Denia - Alicante

The Best Beaches in Spain The nicest beaches along the coast of Denia coastline are the Les Marines, Les Deveses and the Les Rotes Beaches. Les Marines is about 2 kms long with fine sand. Les Rotes is located to the South of Denia and is noted for its natural beauty. Les Deveses is the largest beach in the area at around 4kms long, it has fine golden sand with a normally calm surge, It is prone to get windy at times and therefore a firm favourite with the windsurfing community.

Google Map of Playas de Denia


Playas de Chipiona - Cadiz

The Best Beaches in Spain Although the beaches here are set amongst the built up area of Chipiona and at first glance may not seem the most pretty of beaches I do feel it should have a special mention. Chipionas beaches are proud holders of the Blue Flag since 1998 and has been undoubtedly the most sort after summer location for the Sevillanos for many a generation. I have always been happy in this area and love the typically Spanish atmosphere of the town and its beaches. Enjoy the Sardines roasting over the open fires set by the beach bars and restaurants and other fine fresh sea food on offer, specially the delicate taste of the famous Gambas Blancas White Prawns caught close by in the warm and clean waters off the Cadiz coast.

Google Map of Playas de Chipiona

Playa de Mazagon - Huelva

The Best Beaches in Spain Huelva is another favourite haunt of my family and not least because of the quality of the sea and its beaches. I have walked along the Mazagon beach during high season and come across only a handful of visitors. the 36 kms of clean golden sand make Mazagon the pride of the Costa de la Luz.

Google Map of Playas de Mazagon



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