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Good for Relax beaches
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6
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15
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About Andalusia

At first glance, the diversity of the beaches of the Andalusia does not have a prominent distinctive feature. There is no clear predominance of mountain landscapes or crystal sea, on the contrary, everything seems balanced. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why the flow of tourists continues to grow from year to year.

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Cordova

Cordova

1 beach
Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing • Camping
Huelva

Huelva

21 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Cadiz

Cádiz

91 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing
Jaen

Jaen

1 beach
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Pet friendly
Granada

Granada

42 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Fine gravel
Malaga

Malaga

135 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Sup surfing
Almeria

Almeria

105 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Relax
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Andalusia Best beaches

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Playa Fuente del Gallo
Playa Fuente del Gallo
Playa Fuente del Gallo
Good for Relax

Playa Fuente del Gallo

Conil de la Frontera 2.8 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Very crowded • Large low tide • Distant parking
5 Amenities index
Roche Beach
Roche Beach
Roche Beach
Playa de Roche

Roche Beach

Novo Sancti Petri 4 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue pure water • Large low tide
2 Amenities index
Cantarrijan Beach
Cantarrijan Beach
Cantarrijan Beach
Playa Cantarrijan

Cantarrijan Beach

Cerro Gordo 0.6 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray fine pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5.3 Amenities index
Playa de Los Cocones
Playa de Los Cocones
Playa de Los Cocones
Good for Relax

Playa de Los Cocones

Carboneras 0.3 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue water • Sand bottom
7.2 Amenities index
Playa de los Boliches
Playa de los Boliches
Playa de los Boliches
Senior friendly

Playa de los Boliches

Fuengirola 1.7 km
Very good
8.4
Large free area • Beach resort • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue water • Very crowded
7.8 Amenities index
Playa El Bombo
Playa El Bombo
Playa El Bombo
Senior friendly

Playa El Bombo

Urbanizacion Torrenueva 0.2 km
Very good
8.3
Large free area • Beach resort • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue water • Crowded in season
8.3 Amenities index
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Popular types of Andalusia beaches

Picturesque
Picturesque
Sand
Sand
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Pebble
Pebble
Rocks
Rocks
Hotel beach
Hotel beach
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Long beaches
Long beaches
Wild
Wild
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 396 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Andalusia.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Andalusia

Bolonia beach
Playa Bolonia

Bolonia beach
9.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Molino Carrizales 2.2 km
Entre Dos Torres Beach
Playa de Entre Dos Torres

Entre Dos Torres Beach
9.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Atlanterra 1.1 km
Canuelo Beach
Playa del Canuelo

Canuelo Beach
9.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand
Spain, Atlanterra 2.1 km
Valdevaqueros Beach
Playa Valdevaqueros

Valdevaqueros Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Betis 3.5 km
Puerco Beach
Playa del Puerco

Puerco Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Novo Sancti Petri 2.3 km
Cala del Aceite beach
Cala del Aceite

Cala del Aceite beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Conil de la Frontera 4.6 km
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Sandy beaches in Andalusia

Playa canos de meca

Playa canos de meca
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty
Spain, Barbate 7.5 km
Valdelagrana Beach
Playa de Valdelagrana

Valdelagrana Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, El Puerto de Santa Maria 2.7 km
Playa Isla Cristina

Playa Isla Cristina
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water
Spain, Isla Cristina 2.2 km
Playa del Chorrillo

Playa del Chorrillo
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water
Spain, Rota 2 km
Playa Casita Azul

Playa Casita Azul
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water
Spain, Isla Cristina 2.8 km
Playa Nueva Umbria

Playa Nueva Umbria
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, El Terron 2.1 km
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Remote beaches in Andalusia

Playa del Castillo

Playa del Castillo
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Spain, La Barrosa 3.4 km
Cala Principe

Cala Principe
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Spain, Cortijo de Pascual 5.2 km
Genoveses Beach
Playa de los Genoveses

Genoveses Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Cortijo de Pascual 3.9 km
Playa de los Muertos

Playa de los Muertos
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright shell sand
Spain, Carboneras 4.7 km
Bordenares beach

Bordenares beach
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Brown sand, Blue water
Spain, Agua Enmedio 1.7 km
Playa del Sombrerico

Playa del Sombrerico
5.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Black sand & pebble, Blue water
Spain, Agua Enmedio 2 km
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Beaches for families with children in Andalusia

Rota Beach
Playa Rota

Rota Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Rota 3.3 km
Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
Spain, Barbate 0.8 km
Playa de las Calderas

Playa de las Calderas
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
Spain, Conil de la Frontera 6.3 km
Playa De Los Bateles

Playa De Los Bateles
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
Spain, Conil de la Frontera 0.5 km
Playa del Cabo de la Plata

Playa del Cabo de la Plata
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
Spain, 4.1 km
Playa Calypso

Playa Calypso
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
Spain, Urbanizacion Bellavista 0.1 km
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Best beaches for snorkelling in Andalusia

Playa del Palmer

Playa del Palmer
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water
Spain, El Palmer 0.1 km
Playa Agua Amarga

Playa Agua Amarga
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water
Spain, La Joya 2.6 km
Cala Cristal

Cala Cristal
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water
Spain, El Calon 1.7 km
Cala del Canuelo

Cala del Canuelo
6.8
Free entrance, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Spain, Cerro Gordo 2 km
Playa Barranco de Enmedio

Playa Barranco de Enmedio
6.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Spain, Velilla-Taramay 1.8 km
Playa del Embarcadero

Playa del Embarcadero
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Blue water
Spain, Los Escullos 0.8 km
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Nude (naturists) beaches in Andalusia

Playa nudista Guadalmar

Playa nudista Guadalmar
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue water
Spain, Torremolinos 4.6 km
Playa Naturista de Playamarina

Playa Naturista de Playamarina
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Blue pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Spain, Urbanizacion Playa Marina 0.3 km
Vera Playa Naturist Beach
Playa nudista vera

Vera Playa Naturist Beach
6.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
Spain, Parque Vera 2 0.3 km
Playa naturista de Almayate

Playa naturista de Almayate
6
Free entrance, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Gray sand, Deserted
Spain, Almayate Bajo 1 km
Playa Costa Natura

Playa Costa Natura
4.2
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Gray sand
Spain, Gazela Hills 0.7 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Andalusia, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of gray color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 230.
  • An important clarification, 82 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Andalusia is less than 500 meters. 370 beaches are relatively easy to access, 14 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 11 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The vast majority of Andalusia beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Andalusia's beaches

Playa de los lances
8 Xuejian Wang

Good beach. The sun is shining and the atmosphere is perfect for relaxation. It's a great place to spend a day soaking up the rays and just enjoying the scenery. You won't be disappointed with this beach; it's the ideal spot to take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Playa Carchuna
8 Luke Anderson

The beach was far from ideal - a dirty, rocky shoreline in a heavily commercialized area. It's not somewhere I'd ever want to visit again.

playa de la barrosa
10 Serena Rossi

This beach is absolutely stunning and it reminds me of the beaches in New Zealand. It's incredibly clean and well-maintained. I would suggest avoiding the month of August as it tends to be the busiest time. However, it's the perfect spot to catch breathtaking sunsets. Additionally, there are plenty of fantastic bars and restaurants in close proximity.

Playa de Torrenueva Costa
8 Kaiyo Barreras

This spot is a true piece of paradise - a place of breathtaking beauty, with a stunning view, perfect for a romantic getaway or a fun family vacation. The sand is soft and warm, while the water is crystal clear and inviting. Wildlife abounds, with birds and other animals making their home here. It's a place of relaxation, a place to forget the worries of the world and just enjoy the serenity of nature.

Playa los Toros
10 Gavster

We've been going as a big group every Sunday for a few years now, and it's an absolutely fantastic spot to relax with family and friends. The restaurant and bar are both amazing.

Carboneras Beach
9 erwin rauschgold

Ich weiss nicht wie es jetzt ist, wir waren dort in 1971, es gab keine Touristen nur wir, ein kleine hotel und ein sehr kleine Restaurant, wunderschöne leere Strände wo unsere kleine Sohn mit spanischen Kindern schwimmen gelernt hat. Leider ist jetzt alles überbaut.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 117 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is July - air temperature during this time warms up to 34.7°C and water up to 31.4°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 10.3°C and water to 5.2°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Andalusia? In total there are 396 beaches and the most popular is Bolonia beach.

Most viewed beaches of Andalusia

Pedregalejo Beach
Playa Pedregalejo

Pedregalejo Beach
4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Blue pure water
Spain, Malaga 3.5 km
Monsul Beach
Playa Monsul

Monsul Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
Spain, La Fabriquilla 5.6 km
Malagueta Beach
Playa la Malagueta

Malagueta Beach
6.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Malaga 1.1 km
Cantarrijan Beach
Playa Cantarrijan

Cantarrijan Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Cerro Gordo 0.6 km
Playa de Nagueles

Playa de Nagueles
5.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Urbanizacion Los Verdales 0.4 km
Herradura Beach
Playa de la Herradura

Herradura Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Spain, La Herradura 0.4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Andalusia?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Andalusia, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 396 beaches in total, of which about 42 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Andalusia, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Andalusia?

Most of the beaches located in Andalusia are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Andalusia?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Andalusia?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Andalusia by occupancy.

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Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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