Top 8 Beautiful Beaches in Andalucía, Spain (with photos)

Andalucía is Spain’s sunniest region and known for the countless spectacular beaches, white sand and crystalline turquoise waters of the beaches along its playground nearly 1,000 km of breathtaking coastline. The beaches in Andalucía are extending from the east by the Mediterranean Sea to the west by the Atlantic.

Here we suggest top 8 beautiful beaches in Andalucía region:

1- los Genoveses Beach, Almería:

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Playa de los Genoveses is one of Andalucía’s best beaches. Located in Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, this wonderful beach is a known for its little clam-shaped bay, 1,200 metres of golden sand, undulating dunes, cacti, eucalyptus trees. Besides, this beach is only accessible along a dirt track, and make sure come fully equipped because there’s no sign of touristy facilities, restaurants, and hotels.

2- Bajondillo Beach, Torremolinos:

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El Bajondillo beach is the most dynamic and outgoing of the beaches, well-known for its 1100 meters of dark, clean sand and close to the center of town.

The striking parade that runs along the beach holds several palm trees to have a picnic, countless bars, restaurants, shops, sun loungers, and parasols. Also you will find volleyball courts free for public use, jet-skis and renting pedal boats, banana boats, and kayaks.

3- Zahara de los Atunes Beach, Cadiz:

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Playa Zahara de los Atunes is one of the most popular beaches in the Cadiz province, on Andalucía’s Atlantic coast. Besides, this beach extends southwards for over 6 kilometers from the tuna fishing village after which it is named. This beach famous by its clear blue water, backed by sand dunes. In contrast to los Genoveses beach, this spot is a fully-equipped beach, with chiringuitos and restaurants, watersports, bathroom facilities and flags to show the changing state of the sea.

4- La Malagueta Beach, Malaga:

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Malagueta beach in Malaga is the principle coastline of the city and nearby to the city center just a 10-minute walk along the attractive promenade at the east end of Málaga’s great port. This beach is one of the cleanest snarkiest urban beaches in Andalucía with its 0.6 mile in length, with soft sand provides the perfect setting for a refreshing dip and a dose of Andalusian sun.

5- Maro Beach, Malaga:

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Maro beach is located in the Malagan municipality of Nerja, is considered one of the best rated in Andalucía. Its cliffs and rocky formations give it a wild look that captivates all who visit it. Besides, this beach is suitable for families, it offers many activities like sea kayaking, snorkeling and stand-up paddle boarding.

6- Cabopino Beach, Marbella:

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If you want to swim in the Mediterranean waters and feel the fine sand against your skin, you must visit this beach. Besides, Cabopino beach considered one of the most popular on the Costa del Sol, and located in a protected natural zone, also it is home to the Artrola Dunes. This place provides an exquisite chance to read a good book in the sun surrounded by this unparalleled natural spot.

7- Puerto Banús Beach:

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Puerto Banús Beach also known as Playa de Levante; and located between the Puerto Banus Marina complex and Playa Rio Verde. This beach is just over 1km long with a width of 50m. Besides, its water is calm and shallow with a warm temperature also has fine sand and a protected cove. Additionally, you can find and enjoy hammocks, beach restaurants, and shops.

8- El Palmar Beach, Cadiz:

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Palmar Beach is the most popular in the Cadiz province; located in Vejer de la Frontera. This excellent beach has about 8 kms in length and an average width of about 50m. Besides, it is popular among practitioners of windsurfing or kite surfing sports due to the wind and waves in some parts of this beach, make it an ideal area for this sport.