Best beaches on the Costa Blanca

Costa Blanca guide › Beach

These are the 7 beaches we have mapped on the Costa Blanca. They are Atlantic rather than Mediterranean: expect tides, real waves, cooler water and wind, but also stretches of sand measured in kilometres and dune systems that are still protected. Click any beach for the full guide, or use the map above to see where it sits.

Playa del PostiguetBeach · l'AlacantíPlaya del Postiguet (Alicante)Playa del Postiguet is Alicante's main beach, located below Santa Barbara Castle and near the city centre.Read more about Playa del Postiguet (Alicante) →Cala de FinestratBeach · Marina BaixaCala de FinestratCala de Finestrat is a relaxed, sandy cove beach just south of Benidorm, known for its beautiful sunsets.Read more about Cala de Finestrat →Guardamar DunesBeach · Vega BajaGuardamar Dunes (Guardamar del Segura)A vast belt of pine-forested sand dunes backing the long beaches of Guardamar del Segura — a century-old reforestation project turned coastal nature walk.Read more about Guardamar Dunes (Guardamar del Segura) →Cala del MoraigBeach · Marina AltaCala del Moraig (El Poble Nou de Benitatxell)A dramatic pebble cove between high cliffs near Benitatxell, with vivid turquoise water, a sea cave and a scenic clifftop coastal path.Read more about Cala del Moraig (El Poble Nou de Benitatxell) →Levante Beach BenidormBeach · Marina BaixaLevante Beach (Benidorm)Benidorm's iconic Levante beach: a long crescent of golden sand backed by the famous high-rise skyline, with a buzzing promenade of bars, restaurants and round-the-clock life.Read more about Levante Beach (Benidorm) →Cala Les Rotes DeniaBeach · Marina AltaCala Les Rotes (Dénia)A rocky cove and snorkelling spot along Dénia's Les Rotes coast, with clear water, natural pools among the rocks and a scenic seaside path.Read more about Cala Les Rotes (Dénia) →Cala Granadella JaveaBeach · Marina AltaCala Granadella (Jávea)A pine-framed pebble cove south of Jávea with crystal-clear turquoise water — regularly ranked among Spain's most beautiful beaches and a favourite for snorkelling.Read more about Cala Granadella (Jávea) →

How this page is maintained. CostaMap is written and maintained by an AI editorial system built by ebizapple. Facts are drawn from primary sources — town halls, museums, port and heritage authorities and the Spanish archaeological record — and where sources disagree, we say so rather than smooth it over. Photographs marked as ours are taken on location. This page was last reviewed on 11 August 2026. Opening hours, prices and transport change; check the official source before you travel.

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