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Andalusia Beaches

Andalusia is a region located in the southern part of Spain. It is known for its diverse landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. Among its many attractions, the region's beaches stand out for their beauty and unique characteristics.

Playa de Valdevaqueros is a renowned sandy beach located approximately 10 km from the municipality of Tarifa. It is often considered the best beach in Spain, boasting stunning desert-like scenery, thanks to the fine sand and beautiful dunes. Playa de Artola, located near the town of Marbella, is a breathtaking beach adorned with fine gold sand and dense vegetation. It is a true virgin beach, free from any construction due to the unique phenomenon of the Dunas de Artola, or sand dunes. Playa de la Barrosa is a breathtaking beach located in Chiclana de la Frontera, Cádiz. It is renowned for its natural beauty, featuring a wide expanse of fine golden sand that stretches for an average length of 5,350 meters. Playa los Lances Sur, situated in the southern region of Andalusia, is a highly sought-after beach spanning approximately 4km in length. It is a popular destination for families with children seeking ample space and convenience. Finally, Los Muertos Beach, located in Carboneras, is a scenic beach nestled within the confines of the Parque Natural del Cabo de Gata, a natural park known for its diverse flora and fauna.

For more detailed information on these beaches, including a map of their locations, please refer to our guide below. The guide also provides a more extensive list of beaches in the area, the best time to visit Andalusia, and much more.

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Tarifa

Located approximately 10 km from the municipality of Tarifa in Andalusia, Spain, Playa de Valdevaqueros is a renowned sandy beach that offers accessib...

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Marbella

Located near the town of Marbella in Andalusia, Spain lies Playa de Artola, a breathtaking beach adorned with fine gold sand and dense vegetation. Thi...

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Playa de la Barrosa is a breathtaking beach located in Chiclana de la Frontera, Cádiz. It is renowned for its natural beauty, featuring a wide expanse...

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Tarifa

Playa Los Lances Sur, situated in the southern region of Andalusia in Spain, is a highly sought-after beach spanning approximately 4km in length. With...

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Los Muertos Beach, also referred to as Playa los muertos, is a scenic beach located in Carboneras, within the region of Almería, Spain. This beach is ...

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Playa de Las Redes is a beautiful beach located with a view towards Cadiz and Rota. It is known for its long, sandy stretches and mild waves, making i...

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Playa de Los Bateles is a popular beach located in Conil de la Frontera, in the province of Cádiz, Spain. It is the most frequented beach in the area ...

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Playa de Mónsul is a renowned beach situated in the municipality of Níjar, in Almería, Andalusia, Spain. It is recognized for its unique natural featu...

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Playa de San José is a beautiful beach located in a sheltered harbour. The beach is known for its clear waters and safe entry to the sea, making it pa...

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Playa Santa María del Mar is a small and sheltered beach nestled in the city of Cádiz, Spain. Renowned for its cleanliness, the beach is a beloved spo...

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Playa de Valdelagrana is a beautiful and expansive beach located in El Puerto de Santa María, Spain. Known for its natural beauty, it offers stunning ...

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Sanlúcar de Barrameda Beach is a picturesque coastal location in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain. Its position at the mouth of the Guadalquivir River off...

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Beach Cantarrijan is a picturesque beach situated in Almuñécar, a municipality in the province of Granada, Spain. The beach is divided into two sectio...

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Nerja

Beach Burriana is situated in the southern region of Spain on the Costa del Sol and is Nerja's largest beach. It is a favored spot among tourists due ...

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Marbella

Cabopino Beach is situated in close proximity to Marbella, Spain and boasts a picturesque landscape dotted with sand dunes and a breathtaking view of ...

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Cala del Aceite is a prominent beach located in Conil de la Frontera, which is renowned for its natural beauty and unique characteristics. It holds th...

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Cala del Cañuelo, also known as Playa del Cañuelo, is the last beach in the municipality of Malaga, located in the town of Nerja. It is situated in th...

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Cala de Roche is a picturesque beach located in Conil de la Frontera, a town in the province of Cádiz, Spain. The beach is renowned for its unique nat...

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Best Time to Visit Andalusia

The best time to visit Andalusia in Spain is during the months of June through September. The summer climate is perfect for enjoying the beaches and the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Visitors can take part in outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling during the day, and relaxing on the beach in the late afternoon. The days are long, the sun is out, and the evening temperatures are comfortable to experience outdoor dining and watching the sunset. Even though it’s high season, there are still plenty of remote locations that offer peace and tranquility to escape the busy touristy areas.

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Cadiz
Cadiz Beaches
Salobre
Salobre Beaches
Retamar
Retamar Beaches
Arroyo de la Miel
Arroyo de la Miel Beaches
Torremolinos
Torremolinos Beaches
Fuengirola
Fuengirola Beaches
Conil de la Frontera
Conil de la Frontera Beaches
Vera
Vera Beaches
Almuñécar
Almuñécar Beaches
Arcos de la Frontera
Arcos de la Frontera Beaches
Motril
Motril Beaches
Almería
Almería Beaches
Balcones del Mar
Balcones del Mar Beaches
Estepona
Estepona Beaches
Manilva
Manilva Beaches
Granada
Granada Beaches
Villanueva de la Concepción
Villanueva de la Concepción Beaches
Almerimar
Almerimar Beaches
Olvera
Olvera Beaches
Costa Tropical
Costa Tropical Beaches
Sotogrande
Sotogrande Beaches
Alcaidesa
Alcaidesa Beaches
Órgiva
Órgiva Beaches
San Fernando
San Fernando Beaches
Costa Del Sol
Costa Del Sol Beaches
Carmona
Carmona Beaches
Chiclana de la Frontera
Chiclana de la Frontera Beaches
Ronda
Ronda Beaches
Jerez de la Frontera
Jerez de la Frontera Beaches
El Puerto de Santa María
El Puerto de Santa María Beaches
Frigiliana
Frigiliana Beaches
La Mata
La Mata Beaches
Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Sanlúcar de Barrameda Beaches
Torrox
Torrox Beaches
San Juan de los Terreros
San Juan de los Terreros Beaches
La Herradura
La Herradura Beaches
Carboneras
Carboneras Beaches
Zahora
Zahora Beaches
San Roque
San Roque Beaches
Benajarafe
Benajarafe Beaches
Roquetas de Mar
Roquetas de Mar Beaches
Algeciras
Algeciras Beaches
Sayalonga
Sayalonga Beaches
Ojén
Ojén Beaches
Alcaucín
Alcaucín Beaches
Montefrío
Montefrío Beaches
Mairena del Aljarafe
Mairena del Aljarafe Beaches
Benaocaz
Benaocaz Beaches
Monachil
Monachil Beaches
Casares
Casares Beaches
Baza
Baza Beaches
Islantilla
Islantilla Beaches
Agua Amarga
Agua Amarga Beaches
El Portil
El Portil Beaches
Isla Cristina
Isla Cristina Beaches
El Gastor
El Gastor Beaches
Daimuz
Daimuz Beaches
Sitio de Calahonda
Sitio de Calahonda Beaches
Benahavís
Benahavís Beaches
Ayamonte
Ayamonte Beaches
Torre de Benagalbón
Torre de Benagalbón Beaches
Benaoján
Benaoján Beaches
Coín
Coín Beaches
Ardales
Ardales Beaches
Cártama
Cártama Beaches
Níjar
Níjar Beaches
Periana
Periana Beaches
Sevilla
Sevilla Beaches
Los Caños de Meca
Los Caños de Meca Beaches
Aracena
Aracena Beaches
Vélez-Málaga
Vélez-Málaga Beaches
Algodonales
Algodonales Beaches
Salobreña
Salobreña Beaches
Rincón de la Victoria
Rincón de la Victoria Beaches
Benalmádena
Benalmádena Beaches
Cala del Moral
Cala del Moral Beaches
Padul
Padul Beaches
Mijas
Mijas Beaches
Lepe
Lepe Beaches
Prado del Rey
Prado del Rey Beaches
Morche
Morche Beaches
Torre del Mar
Torre del Mar Beaches
El Chorro
El Chorro Beaches
Chilches
Chilches Beaches
Aguadulce
Aguadulce Beaches
Mojácar
Mojácar Beaches
Priego de Córdoba
Priego de Córdoba Beaches
Archidona
Archidona Beaches
Garrucha
Garrucha Beaches
Grazalema
Grazalema Beaches
Rodalquilar
Rodalquilar Beaches
Barbate
Barbate Beaches
Antequera
Antequera Beaches
Matalascañas
Matalascañas Beaches
Dúrcal
Dúrcal Beaches
Punta Umbría
Punta Umbría Beaches
Bubión
Bubión Beaches
Casabermeja
Casabermeja Beaches
El Rompido
El Rompido Beaches
La Línea de la Concepción
La Línea de la Concepción Beaches
Vejer de la Frontera
Vejer de la Frontera Beaches
Iznájar
Iznájar Beaches
Setenil
Setenil Beaches
El Rocío
El Rocío Beaches
Las Negras
Las Negras Beaches
Capileira
Capileira Beaches
Viñuela
Viñuela Beaches
Guadix
Guadix Beaches
El Bosque
El Bosque Beaches
Ubrique
Ubrique Beaches
Medina Sidonia
Medina Sidonia Beaches
Chipiona
Chipiona Beaches
La Zubia
La Zubia Beaches
Lanjarón
Lanjarón Beaches
Zahara de los Atunes
Zahara de los Atunes Beaches
Torrox-Costa
Torrox-Costa Beaches
Cómpeta
Cómpeta Beaches
San Luis de Sabinillas
San Luis de Sabinillas Beaches
Rota
Rota Beaches
Alhaurín de la Torre
Alhaurín de la Torre Beaches
Costa Ballena
Costa Ballena Beaches
Costa de la Luz
Costa de la Luz Beaches
Algarrobo-Costa
Algarrobo-Costa Beaches
Alhaurín el Grande
Alhaurín el Grande Beaches
Arriate
Arriate Beaches

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