Beaches

Costa Blanca, literally means white coast and there are as many as 100 beautiful beaches on the Costa Blanca. To make it a little easier for you, we have listed some of the most beautiful beaches.

Playa de la Mata

On Playa de la Mata you will find almost as much space as on all other beaches in Torrevieja combined. The fine sandy beach winds along the coast for about 3 km and has a lot to offer at this distance. There is an attractive promenade with several cafes and restaurants, where there is also something to do in the evenings during the high season. If you are more interested in water sports, you will find a good place to surf here. The surf school on the south side of the beach offers various courses.

Santa Pola

South of Alicante you will find Santa Pola, a fishing village of long standing. Fish still plays an important role here. You can see this on the menus of the small restaurants. Caldero is the local specialty, a stew of fish and rice.

But fish is not the only reason to travel to this part of the Costa Blanca. Santa Pola is home to two gems of beaches, Lisa and Tamarit. Both beaches are near the lively port and feature fine sand and blue waters.

Sunbathing can be done there like the best, but water sports like wind and kite surfing are also among the possibilities. And its shallow waters make it a fine sandy beach for families.

Another beautiful beach near Santa Pola is Platja del Carabassi, which is surrounded by salt flats and wetlands. A few beach bars are located there and the southern part is reserved for naturists. The northern part of the gently sloping beach is especially popular with families.

In Guardamar del Segura

Here you will find on a closed several beaches that make up one long beach. If you want to sunbathe out of the wind, this is the place to be. Because about 100 years ago trees were planted on the edge of the beaches. These had to ensure that the dunes were not blown away by the wind. But it also turned out to be a good windbreak. Now all that remains is to find a spot on the 10 km long sandy beach!

Of the 15 beaches in the resort town of Denia, Las Marinas is the most popular. The beach owes this to its many facilities, including a beach bar and sunbeds. You will also find shallow water here, by the way.

Don't like lying among droves of Dutch people, but like to mingle with the locals on vacation? Just outside the Spanish city of Alicante you will find San Juan de Alicante. The golden beach is almost 3 km long and runs from the fishing village of El Campello to the headland Cabo de las Huertas. Of particular note are the natural pools among the rocks, where, according to the lent, the Moore queen used to bathe.

Playa La Zenia (Orihuela Costa)

Playa La Zenia is a large sandy beach in La Zenia (Orihuela Costa). On the beach are sunbeds, a beach bar and a playground for the little ones. On the beach is a large restaurant where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner. At this restaurant there is also a swimming pool that can be used for a fee. Parking is available in residential area adjacent to the beach. The sea water there is generally calm and perfect for children.

Playa del Campo Guardamar del Segura

The Playa del Campo beach is located in Guardamar del Segura. More precisely, between La Mata and the urbanization Campomar (Guardamar). You can park the car for free along the N-332, there is a footbridge over the road and that is where you can park best. The footbridge will take you to the beach side, there is then a walk over a wooden walkway and this walk of +/- 10 minutes is fantastic! It is a walk through a beautiful dune area and once the sea becomes visible then the view is amazing. The beach is quiet and there are no catering facilities. If you are looking for a quiet beach combined with beautiful nature, this beach is definitely recommended.

Playa del Cura Torrevieja

In the resort town of Torrevieja, there are many different beaches. One of those beaches is Playa del Cura. This beach is located in a bay and it is situated on the pleasant boulevard of Torrevieja. It is a sandy beach that is very popular with the local Spanish population. Therefore, this beach is very crowded in the months of May to October. On the boulevard there are many restaurants, stores and bars and besides Playa del Cura there are several small sandy beaches near this boulevard. When you are with small children these small beaches are very nice and manageable. In high season the lifeguards keep a close eye on everything. There are no sun beds for rent on this beach.

Playa la Caleta Cabo Roig (Orihuela Costa)

Cabo Roig beach is a fantastic sandy beach on the rugged coast of Orihuela Costa. The beach is located in a bay and through a beautiful walk / stairway you can reach the beach. It is a sandy beach with sunbeds and a calm sea. On the beach is a cozy beach bar with public toilets. On weekends there is a live band at the beach bar which creates a wonderful vacation atmosphere. Near the beach is a small harbor where there is a restaurant for a delicious lunch or dinner. There are also jet skis for rent in this harbor. Among the Dutch and Belgians, this beach is also called the
"winter beach." As soon as the sun shines and the wind does not come from the east, it is great to stay and especially in the winter months. During a vacation on the Costa Blanca, this beach is definitely worth a visit.