The wonders of Spain’s many beaches are one of the country’s worst-kept secrets.
Hundreds of thousands will descend on the roughly 5,000 miles of Spain’s Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines every summer, whether it’s for a fly-and-flop all-inclusive in the Canaries, a last-minute city break in Barcelona or a beach-day, club-night holiday in Ibiza or Mallorca.
Golden sands and deep blue waters line the shores of cities like San Sebastian and Valencia, while the less popular tourist destinations such as Galicia or Cantabria are home to dazzling landscapes that surround white sands and emerald seas.
Choosing the best beaches to visit can feel almost impossible in a country with Mediterranean archipelagos, hundreds of beach towns and sun-drenched islands as far south as North Africa. Fortunately, we’ve curated a list of some of the best.
Platja de Sant Sebastia/Sant Miquel, Barcelona
Sant Sebastia is around 30 minutes from the centre of Barcelona
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The trio of Sant Sebastia, Sant Miquel and Bareceloneta form the main ‘city beaches’ in Barcelona, meaning they’re easily accessible on foot from the city centre. Though Sant Miquel is one of the oldest beaches in the city – the area was transformed in 1755 – nowadays it is often lumped together with Sant Sebastia; in any case, the two areas offer over a kilometre of soft golden sand and blissfully calm waters that are ideal for relaxed swims. While Bogatell or Mar Bella may be quieter, the restaurants and chiringuitos that sit on the sands or line the promenades give the area a pleasantly energetic atmosphere.
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Maspalomas, Gran Canaria
The dunes at Maspalomas are one of Spain’s most unique landscapes
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A quick look at the photos of Maspalomas might trick you into thinking it is part of an Arabian desert, but in reality this 1,000-acre dune system sits on the southern coast of one of Spain’s most striking islands, Gran Canaria.
Running for 3km, this landscape is one of the most unique in Spain, where the beautifully golden sands contrast with the deep blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. As with the rest of the Canaries, Maspalomas also benefits from year-round sunshine. As it is a protected area, be sure to stick to marked paths and trails.
La Concha Bay, San Sebastian
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