Top Costa Blanca Beaches in Spain. The perfect Costa Blanca beach guide. 1987 European Year of the Environment, and the year starting the campaign “Bandera Azul” (Blue Flag) in Spain. FEE Federación Europea de Educación Ambiental conducts annual inspections by Spain’s beaches, and deploys the blue flag at all beaches that meet the criteria for environmental protection and good service offers.


On the Costa Blanca you will find some of the world’s best beaches, and the White Rim has no less than 200 kilometers of beaches and they are all together in the Alicante Province where you can enjoy lazy days in the sand in the relaxing climate of the Mediterranean. Here we will give an overview of the best beaches on the Costa Blanca, all equipped with the blue flag. In addition you will find at the bottom of a list of nudist beaches on the Costa Blanca. Enjoy!

Costa Blanca Beaches

1. Valencia – Playa El Cabañal-Arenas

A beach in Valencia with fine sand. The beach has an urban character with all services, sports space and toys for kids. In the months April to October there is life on the beach virtually day and night when the beach is situated in a popular nightlife area.

Length: 1200m
Average width: 60m
Visit Level: High

2. Tavernes de la Valldigna

What was previously a small fishing village is today a tourist town with a beach of over two kilometers. The beach has an urban flair. On this beach you can including rent boards for windsurfing. Easy access for disabled people.

Length: 2070m
Average width: 50m
Visit Level: Intermediate

3. Oliva L’Aigua Morta

The beach in Oliva its proximity to residential areas of Oliva Nova and San Fernando. The beach area is actively used all year. It includes soccer and golf. River Bullen crosses the beach, and is a favorite place for both swimming and fishing.

Length: 2200m
Average width: 120m
Visit Level: Intermediate

4. Gandía Playa North

The beach in Gandia has a width of up to one and a half kilometers. Here are a paseo with all fasciliteter. The sand is fine. Here is the opportunity to rent boards for windsurfing or take classes in sailing. The beach is easily accessible for disabled people.

Length: 3500m
Average width: 120m
Visit Level: High

5. Jávea Playa El Arenal

This is a fine sand beach in Javea with shallow waters, suitable for children. Here you can rent a pedal boat and of course sunbeds. The beach has its own paseo with restaurants, shops, banks etc. Suitable for wheelchairs.

Length: 460m
Average width: 80m
Visit Level: High

6. Benissa Playa Cala Fustera

This is the most popular bay of Benissa. The beach is of fine sand and has all servicefasciliteter. Here’s La Cova de la Fustera, a 10 meter high cave one can walk and swim into.

Length: 110m
Average width: 40m
Visit Level: High

7. Moraira Platgetes Beach

The beach is located in the center of Moraira and consists of fine sand and stones. With its clear waters, the beach is suitable for snorkeling and diving. There is also a paseo with services.

Length: 200m
Average width: 25m
Visit Level: Intermediate

8. Moraira Platgetes Playa

This is a beautiful little cove with fine sand and rocks, and is probably the most picturesque beach in the area away from the crowded tourist beaches. Here are restaurants and cafeterias. The beach is equipped with shower and is easily accessible for disabled people. Parking in the street or on own parking lot above the beach.

Length: 350m
Average width: 20m
Visit Level: High

9. Calpe Playa Cantal Roig

This is a small beach in downtown Calpe south of the fishing port. Fine-grained sand. There are also remains of Queen baths (Baños de la Reina), valuable archaeological sites.

Length: 200m
Average width: 15m
Visit Level: High

10. Calpe Playa Levante / La Fossa

This beach is located in the large bay between Purla the Bassel and El Peñon de Ifach, and is one of the most popular beaches in Calpe. This is a beach with fine sand, with all servicefasciliteter. Here is a paseo with restaurants, shops and ice cream parlors. During the summer months are ramps for wheelchairs. Since 2004, the beach received a “Q” for quality.

Length: 950m
Average width: 40m
Visit Level: High

11. Benidorm Playa Levante

This is the beach of all beaches for visitors in town. This is a beach with fine sand of over two kilometers. It is located in the center of Benidorm between Punta Pinet and Punta Canfali. Thanks to its location it is excellent sun from morning to evening, all year round. Here you can go water skiing, drive with hangliding etc. The beach is decorated with palm trees providing an attractive appearance. Here are a long paseo with restaurants, pubs and shops. The beach is suitable for disabled people.

Length: 2384m
Average width: 75m
Visit Level: High

12. Benidorm Playa Poniente

Playa Poniente runs from the port area to Cabeza del Tossal. The beach is over three kilometers long with fine sand. The beach is decorated with palm trees that provide an exotic flair. Here are a paseo with all services. Well suited for the disabled.

Length: 3100m
Average width: 105m
Visit Level: High

13. Benidorm Cala Mal Pas

This is the small beach located between Punta Canfali and fishing port of Benidorm, in the old town. Here it is usually a bit quieter than the Poniente and Levante. From the harbor you can take the boat over to Benidorm Island which is a marine reserve and bird sanctuary.

Length: 120m
Average width: 30m
Visit Level: Intermediate

14. Finestrat Playa

The beach is a small cove on Finestrats short coastline. Here are fine sand, toys for kids, showers and omkledningsbåser. here’s a small paseo with restaurants, bars and pubs.

Length: 300m
Average width: 75m
Visit Level: Intermediate

15. Villajoyosa – Playa El Paraiso Villajoyosa

In addition to a wonderful beach in the center of Villajoyosa with all servicefascilities, are also a number of smaller beaches that are also worth a visit such as El Paradis. The beach has a mixture of sand and pebbles. The natural fit with easy access for the disabled. Large parking in beachfront.

Length: 719m
Average width: 45m
Visit Level: Intermediate

16. Villajoyosa Playa Bon Nou

This small beach located in a bay well protected by a hinge at each end. it is therefore always calm sea at this beach. The beach consists of sand and pebbles.

Length: 237m
Average width: 50m
Visit Level: Intermediate

17. Playa San Juan

The beach is close by El Campello and constitutes almost three kilometers of this beach coast. The beach is large and open with fine sand. It is well attended. Here are restaurants and other service facilities. The beach is easily accessible and suitable for disabled people.

Length: 2900m
Average width: 90m
Visit Level: High

18. Playa de Carrer del Mar

The beach is at la Atalaya de la Torre de I’Illeta and fishing port. The sand is fine. The beach has a pedestrian paseo with all services. In summer months concerts, cinema, children’s cartoons, art markets etc. On July 18 is celebrated the Virgen del Carmen, which is sailors’ patron. A celebration which is worth seeing itself, where it handed out gifts to the children.

Length: 1650m
Average width: 30m
Visit Level: High

19. Playa de L’Horta-Mutxavista

This is El Campellos biggest beach with fine sand as far as the eye can see, almost four kilometers. This is an urban beach at Playa de San Juan. Here are opportunities for various water sports. Otherwise there is a 3 km long paseo located at the railway that runs between Alicante and Dénia. The train runs every half hour. During the summer months are held various activities for children and youth. Well suited for the disabled.

Length: 3950m
Average width: 300m
Visit Level: Intermediate

20. Elche – L’Altet Playa

The beach in Elche is nearly two kilometers long and consists of fine, white sand.

Length: 1820m
Average width: 80m
Visit Level: Intermediate

21. Elche – Playa La Marina

This is an open beach with sand dunes which give a natural feel.

Length: 1100m
Average width: 60m
Visit Level: High

22. Guardamar del Segura Playa Centro

This beach is located in the old town of Guardamar and ends in the sand dunes to the south. The sand is fine and the water transparent. There is a park with fountains, lakes and trees. The beach is suitable for disabled people.

23. Playa La Roqueta

This is an open beach in the center of Guardamar. Southern end of the beach extends out of the center and is therefore quieter. The beach is known for its fine-grained sand, crystal clear water and a good services.

Length: 1180m
Average width: 35m
Visit Level: Intermediate

24. Orihuela Barranco y Rubio

A beach with fine sand and a good services. The beach has a private lifeguard tower and parking. The beach is located in a shopping area with cinemas, parks, discos, sports space, cafes and pubs.

Length: 655m
Average width: 48m
Visit Level: High

25. Playa de Cabo Roig (Playa Caleta)

The beach has fine sand and is with its location well protected from the weather.

Length: 337m
Average width: 48m
Visit Level: High

26. Playa Mil Palmeras

This is just one of the many sandy beaches
in the area. The beach has an excellent range of services for small and large. It also has play area for kids.

Length: 546m
Average width: 45m
Visit Level: High

27. Santa Pola – Playa Levante

The beach is in the center of Santa Pola and has a good selection of restaurants, shops and services for children. In the area are also sports grounds and playgrounds. The beach is easily accessible for disabled people and good infrastructure for this group.

Length: 460m
Average width: 67m
Besøsknivå: High

28. Playa Tamarit

This is a quiet beach with clear water, fine sand and smooth seabed. It has an excellent range of services which chiringuitos (beach restaurants), first aid, walkways and easy access for the disabled.

Length: 830m
Average width: 150m
Visit Level: Intermediate

29. Playa Varadero

This is a sentrumsnær sand beach with calm water. Ideal for walking, sunbathing and resting while the horizon admire the sight of the magnificent island of Tabarca. This is a popular beach in the summer.

Length: 475m
Average width: 62m
Visit Level: High

30. Alicante – Playa del Postiguet

This is one of the beaches in Alicante with white fine sand in the city center. The beach has all of the services, and is well attended both day and night during the summer. Well suited for the disabled.

Length: 900m
Average width: 45m
Visit Level: High

31. Pilar de la Horadada Jesuitas-Cala Rincón

This is an urban beach with white fine sand, which stands in the very contrast to the red-painted wall along the beach. The beach is close by a watchtower from the 1600s.

Length: 700m
Average width: 90m
Visit Level: Intermediate

32. Playa Las Villas Higuerica

The sand is white and fine. Small dunes with green natural vegetation provides a natural framework on the beach, where the water usually is azure blue.

Length: 13390m
Average width: 110m
Besølsknivå: Medium




Nudist beaches are often secluded gems or virgin beaches as it is called in Spanish. In most such beaches can choose if you want to swim naked or swimsuit and no strange look at you if you choose the last option. Ambolo Beach in Jávea is one of many such pearls. Take a road trip along the coast and discover more of these secluded virgin beaches. The long north you go, the more beautiful is our coastline with green lungs completely out at sea, only separated by beautiful nudist beaches.

Nudist Beaches Costa Blanca

Nudist Beaches in Costa Blanca equipped with blue flag:
Altea: La Solsida
Dénia: La Cala, Les Roles
Elche: Playa El carabasse
Gandia: Playa D’Ahuir
Guardamar del Segura: Playa Los Tosalet
Jávea: Ambolo
Villajoyosa: Raco del Conil

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Guide to some of the better nudist beaches on the Costa Blanca

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