How to bathe in two seas

Discover the best coves and beaches of the Andalusian Mediterranean.

Impatient to discover where to lay out your towel this summer? Don't stop reading. You'll be surprised by the scores of coves and beaches in our beloved Mediterranean. First, one of the gems of Andalusia: Cabo de Gata, in Almería.

Playa de los Muertos

Recognisable as few others. The huge rock that crowns the shore is seen from the upper end. After walking down, you will find the sand, consisting of white gravel. This wonderful unspoilt beach is one of the stars of Cabo de Gata.

Cala de Enmedio

After an excursion from Cala Plomo or the town of Agua Amarga, you stumble across the hidden Cala de Enmedio. This small shore of fine, white sand, ideal for relaxing, give its little influx of bathers.

Cala de San Pedro

Before reaching the famous Cala de San Pedro, the magnificent excursion along the coast of Cabo de Gata from above awaits you. The walk has a reward: once there, this heavenly place will amaze you. Furthermore, you are opposite one of the country's last hippy communes. Enjoy its relaxed atmosphere and turquoise waters.

Playa de los Genoveses, Almería

Another unspoilt beach of Cabo de Gata. It has fine, golden sand, a good choice for a family excursion. Furthermore, the entrance to the water is shallow, so children can bathe safely. If you are already familiar with it, try its sister beach, Mónsul, with very similar characteristics.

Not all the best stays behind at Cabo de Gata. Flip our with the beaches of Granada, undeservingly unknown by most tourists.

Playa del Ruso

A real refuge, isolated from civilisation. Here you can spend a quiet day disconnecting from everything. It has crystal-clear, warm waters and its sand is comprised of tiny stones. The old name of the beach was Lance Nuevo, but it was renamed when, in 1921, a Russian lieutenant fleeing the Soviet Union settled in this beautiful, idyllic setting.

Playa de La Rijana

A beach of dark sand near Castell de Ferro. The waters are usually very clear, so it is a good place to snorkel. It is common to find people kayaking as well. Although there are several towns nearby, it's easy to find a quiet place to relax.

Playa de Calahonda

Located behind the seafront of the town with the same name, it's a beach with crystal-clear waters and sand comprised of flat, tiny stones. Being in a town, it is usually accompanied by small boats. You will enjoy many facilities here: beach bars, showers, services and a Red Cross cabin.

Playa de la Joya

It is a small, nudist enclave of the Granada coast. Finding this beach is no simple task, but the reward makes it quite worthwhile. After walking down a few steps, you will come upon a hardly-visited shore. A magnificent place to relax with no one to interrupt your peace.

Playa de Cantarriján

Another beach of nudist tradition, and not an ordinary one either. It is the most popular nudist beach of Granada. The shore combines sand and stones, as all coastal areas of the Maro Cliffs. Being protected, its waters are clear and full of fish. Behind the beach you will see La Barraca, a restaurant with exuberant gardens.

Malaga and its Costa del Sol is an area of urban beaches with all the comforts you can imagine. At these beaches you will feel at home!

Playa de Carabeo

This beach is located right under the small cliffs of Nerja, alongside other beaches like Burriana and Calahonda. The name comes from the street above it, Crabeo Street. Its turquoise waters and thick, dark sand make it a typical destination for people from the village. The short length of its shore makes for this place to gain much enchantment.

Playa de las Alberquillas

Although it is near the centre of Nerja, it is a nudist beach with few tourists, even in summer. It is part of the nature reserve of the Maro Clifffs and also has a cove nearby with the same name. A great place for sunbathing without worrying about anything. It also has several underwater caves and a great abundance of marine fauna.

Immerse yourself in the Atlantic. There's enough beach here for everyone!

Cadiz maintains very high standards regarding beaches with character. Furthermore, here you can contemplate the spectacular coastline of the Atlantic: long beaches with tides and incredible sunsets.

Playa de Zahora

The long beach of Zahora is perfect for a day with the family. After the sand, some beach bars for relaxing in the sun and having a drink. The sand is fine and it has fantastic views of the Cape of Trafalgar. In the area near Faro de Trafalgar there are usually more waves and it's a good place for water sports.

Playa del Palmar

A beach area of surfing tradition. The very long beach of Palmar, with its eight kilometres of golden sand, is one of the province's few untouched beaches. The sunsets from here are an authentic experience for the eyes.

Bolonia Beach

Another virgin beach in Cadiz. The area is crowned by a huge dune which you can walk up and enjoy a panoramic view of the shore. You can also visit the Roman ruins that after the sand and sunbathe near cows and horses that are grazing freely.

Playa de los Alemanes

Near Zahara de los Atunes is a small site of fine sand. Small compared with the rest of Cadiz beaches, that is. This beach is ideal to enjoy dusk and sunset, with fishermen in the background launching their fishing rods.

In Huelva, we find most of the coast occupied by the Doñana National Park, but this does not keep us from finding the long beach of Matalascañas, the best-known one. It is so long that it leaves the others behind.

Matalascañas

The star beach of the Doñana Nature Reserve, and of the province of Huelva. The coast is divided into two parts: the urban area, with a family atmosphere, beach bars and chill out areas. Here, when the wind blows, it's also common to practise water sports like kitesurfing.

The other area joins the Doñana Nature Reserve and has such a long extension that you will never find the end of it. Nothing more and nothing less than 28 kilometres of beach. The inhabitants of Matalascañas usually visit this unspoilt and protected area for long walks on the sand. Furthermore, you can marvel at some impressive sunsets.