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Top 8 Beach Destinations in Spain for Summer 2023 – Blue Flag Beaches included

Summer is one of the most anticipated times of the year. Although, unfortunately, not everyone can enjoy it, it is time for tourism and travel, and on many occasions, also for beach and relaxation. The Spanish geography is rich in a multitude of different landscapes, and offers us an infinite number of excellent coastal settings to spend a few days without any worry other than finding a suitable place on the sand and taking care not to get too much sun.


If you are looking for a beach destination, in the following lines you will find the best ones in the area. spanish geography for its uniqueness and beauty. It will be impossible to highlight in a few lines all the beaches that deserve it. However, we summarize 8 of them below, which are a clear example of the coastal wealth of our country, and represent a wide catalog of options in the different territories located next to the sea in our geography.

1. Mil Palmeras Beach, Orihuela

It is located at the mouth of the Cañada de Matamoros, which delimits the municipalities of Orihuela and El Pilar de la Horadada. It is a natural, open beach with fine white sand, and in the summer months it has the services of a beach bar, rental of hammocks and umbrellas, as well as a children’s play area.

2. Playa de Caranza, Ferrol

It stands out for its white sands. Furthermore, as it faces south and is sheltered in the Ría de Ferrol, it does not have much wind and the waters are calm.


3. Playa del Far de San Cristòfol, Barcelona

It is located in a residential environment around the faro and the hermitage homonyms. At its northern end it borders a cliff and to the south with the Port of Vilanova y la Geltrú, and extends along 700 meters of fine sand.

4. Cancho del Fresno Beach, Cáceres

Located in the Cancho del Fresno reservoir, located in the town of Cane worker, is one of the inland beaches that are included in the list. The reservoir is surrounded by the geopark Villuercas-Ibores-Jara and its waters are crystal clear and perfect for water sports or fishing.

5. Playamonte Lake Beach, Valencia

Another of the inland beaches that this year has achieved the distinction, in the municipality of Navarrese. This has arena nicea pine forest around it, quality waters and facilities with public bathrooms, picnic areas and lifeguard service.

6. El Chaparral Beach, Malaga

It is one of the largest of Mijascon 4.4 km long and an average width of 12 meters. It is characterized by its moderate waves and its dark sand composed of gravel, being perfect for practicing water sports such as windsurfing, sailing or scuba diving.


7. Campoamor-La Glea Beach, Orihuela

It is a perfectly adapted area and, just a few meters from the bathing area, a bridge gives way to an extension of Mediterranean forest.

8. Jover natural pool, Tenerife

It is located next to the town of Tejinawhich belongs to the municipality of San Cristobal de La Laguna. It is an idyllic and very quiet place with wonderful views of the north coast of Tenerife.

The map of all the Spanish beaches with the ‘blue flag’

In addition, all have the distinction of ‘blue flag’, something in which Spain continues this year 2023 as a world leader. In total, there are 729 ‘blue flags’ that Spain has: 627 beaches, 97 marinas and five tourist boats.

The Valencian Community maintains the leadership, with 153, followed by Andalusia, with 148 ‘Blue Flags’, Galicia, with 125 badges, and Catalonia, with 120. Here you can check where each of them is located:

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