The costas of Spain,
one map.
Find your coast. Follow your interests. Bring beaches, towns and places worth knowing into the same view.
The costas at a glance
Where are the costas in Spain?
Spain’s coastline is divided into costas: named holiday coasts, usually one per province, each with its own character. The Costa Blanca’s turquoise coves and palm-lined promenades, the wild cliffs of the Costa Brava, the sun-soaked beaches of the Costa del Sol. Ten costas run along the Mediterranean from the French border to Gibraltar, the Costa de la Luz faces the Atlantic in the south-west, and three line the Bay of Biscay in the north; the Balearic Islands lie offshore. That makes 14 mainland costas and Galicia’s two coasts on this map, plus the Balearic Islands.
CostaMap gathers the places worth knowing on each of them — not just the famous beaches, but the quiet coves, hilltop villages, nature reserves and lookout points — and puts them on one honest map. Pick a costa below or on the map to open its guide. In the north-west, Galicia’s Atlantic shore has two guides of its own: the Galician coast (the Costa da Morte and the Rías Altas) and the Rías Baixas.
Map of the Spanish coast by region
Spain’s mainland coast falls into four stretches: the north coast on the Bay of Biscay with Galicia’s Atlantic corner, the east and south coasts on the Mediterranean, and the Atlantic south-west. Each costa opens its own map.
North and north-west coast
On the Bay of Biscay, from the French border west through the Basque Country, Cantabria and Asturias, then round the Atlantic corner of Galicia to the Portuguese border. Greener, cooler and less built-up than the Mediterranean, with surf beaches, cliffs, rías and fishing harbours.
Costa Vasca · Costa de Cantabria · Costa Verde · Galician coast · Rías Baixas
East coast of Spain
On the Mediterranean, from the French border south through Catalonia (Girona, Barcelona, Tarragona) and the Valencian coast (Castellón, Valencia, Alicante). Rocky coves on the Costa Brava, long sandy beaches from Tarragona to Valencia and the headlands and coves of the Costa Blanca.
Costa Brava · Costa de Barcelona · Costa Dorada · Costa del Azahar · Costa de Valencia · Costa Blanca
South coast of Spain
On the Mediterranean, from Murcia west through Almería, Granada and Málaga. The Costa Cálida wraps round the Mar Menor lagoon, the Costa de Almería runs past the volcanic cliffs of Cabo de Gata, the Costa Tropical lies below the Sierra Nevada and the Costa del Sol runs from Nerja to Manilva.
Costa Cálida · Costa de Almería · Costa Tropical · Costa del Sol
Atlantic coast (south-west)
From Tarifa to the Portuguese border, in the provinces of Cádiz and Huelva. Spain’s Atlantic beach coast: long sandy beaches, steady wind at Tarifa, the sherry towns round the Bay of Cádiz and the Doñana wetlands towards Huelva.
Balearic Islands
In the Mediterranean off the east coast: Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. Mallorca, the largest, has the Serra de Tramuntana; Menorca is a UNESCO biosphere reserve with small coves; Ibiza and Formentera, the Pitiusas, are known for clear water over Posidonia meadows.
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Places to explore
A few places worth exploring.
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AI illustrationCova Tallada
A sea cave on the coast between Dénia and Jávea. Check the guide for access information.
Explore Costa Blanca · Natural park.
AI illustrationPlaya del Postiguet
A city beach beside Alicante’s old town and below Santa Bárbara Castle.
Explore Costa Blanca · Beach.
Bolonia
Explore the beach and dune landscape of Bolonia.
Explore Costa de la Luz · Beach.
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Fourteen costas on the mainland, Galicia’s two coasts and the Balearic Islands, each with its own guide and map (the Costa de Barcelona also has pages for the Maresme and the Garraf, and the Valencian coast has its own map page). The Costa Blanca is the deepest so far; places are added coast by coast.
Rías Baixas
Explore Galicia’s sheltered estuaries, fishing towns and islands around Vigo, Pontevedra and the Ría de Arousa.
Galician coast
Discover the Costa da Morte and Rías Altas through Atlantic headlands, fishing harbours and the rock formations near Ribadeo.
Costa Verde
Follow the Asturias coast through fishing ports, beaches and river mouths, with green hills and the Picos de Europa inland.
Costa de Cantabria
Explore Santander’s bay, San Vicente de la Barquera and Cantabria’s beaches, with Comillas and Santillana del Mar nearby.
Costa Vasca
Discover the Basque coastline through San Sebastián, Zumaia’s cliffs, fishing towns and the shores around Bilbao and Urdaibai.
Costa Brava
Pine-backed coves, coastal paths and fishing villages around Cadaqués, Begur and Tossa de Mar on the Girona coast.
Costa de Barcelona
Combine Barcelona’s city beaches with the seaside towns of the Maresme and the Garraf coast around Sitges.
Costa Dorada
Discover Tarragona’s Roman heritage, the sandy shores around Salou and Cambrils, and the landscapes of the Ebro Delta.
Costa del Azahar
Explore the Castellón coast through Peñíscola, Benicàssim, long beaches and the coastal landscapes of the Serra d’Irta.
Costa de Valencia
Follow Valencia’s city beaches south towards the Albufera lagoon, Gandia and the sandy coast of La Safor.
Costa Blanca
From Alicante and Benidorm to Altea, Calpe, Jávea and Dénia: discover city beaches, coastal towns and the coves of the Marina Alta.
Costa Cálida
Explore Murcia’s coastline, the Mar Menor lagoon and La Manga, with Cartagena’s history and the shores around Mazarrón and Águilas.
Costa de Almería
Discover Cabo de Gata’s volcanic headlands, coastal villages and beaches, then explore Almería and the coast towards Mojácar.
Costa Tropical
Granada’s coastline brings together La Herradura, Almuñécar and Salobreña, with steep hills and sheltered bays beside the Mediterranean.
Costa del Sol
Explore Málaga’s coast from Nerja to Marbella and Estepona, combining beaches and seaside towns with nearby Andalusian villages.
Costa de la Luz
Discover the Atlantic beaches of Cádiz and Huelva, from Tarifa and Bolonia to coastal towns and the wetlands around Doñana.
Balearic Islands
Compare Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera through their coves, towns and island landscapes, with a coast guide to help you choose.
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