Best Beaches with Sunbeds in the Costa del Sol and Andalusia
We rank the 7 beaches with sunbeds and umbrellas in the Costa del Sol and Andalusia. Playa Burriana (Spain) comes first with 4.4 / 5, followed by Playa de la Rada, Estepona, Playa de Mojacar.
The sea reaches about 23 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 6 of the 7 have easy access, and 1 are hidden gems.
1Playa Burriana
Nerja, Costa del Sol, Andalusia · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °CThe most popular beach in Nerja, about 800 m long and backed by beach bars and restaurants.
2Playa de la Rada, Estepona
Estepona, Costa del Sol · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CPlaya de la Rada is the main beach of Estepona, a wide, gently shelving strip of dark sand and fine pebbles with a palm-lined promenade.
3Playa de Mojacar
Mojacar, Almeria · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CMojacar Playa is a long beach of sand and fine gravel along the Almeria coast, below the white hill village of Mojacar Pueblo.
4Playa de Calahonda
Nerja, Costa del Sol, Andalusia · 4.2 / 5 · Moderate access · about 22 °CA small cove in the old town of Nerja, reached through a little arch behind the Balcon de Europa and a zigzag of steps down to the sand.
5Playa de la Carihuela
Torremolinos, Costa del Sol · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 20 °CLa Carihuela is a long flat beach of dark sand in Torremolinos, backed by a promenade and the former fishermen quarter.
6Playa de Salobrena, Granada
Salobrena, Costa Tropical, Granada · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CPlaya de Salobrena is a beach of dark sand and fine pebbles on the Costa Tropical, a short drive from the white hill town of Salobrena and its Moorish castle.
7Playa San Cristobal, Almunecar
Almunecar, Costa Tropical · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CPlaya San Cristobal is a long beach of dark pebbles and coarse sand below the Almunecar old town, with a medieval castle on the rock above.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Playa Burriana | Spain | 4.4 | 22 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 2 | Playa de la Rada, Estepona | Spain | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 3 | Playa de Mojacar | Spain | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Playa de Calahonda | Spain | 4.2 | 22 °C | May–October | Moderate |
| 5 | Playa de la Carihuela | Spain | 4.2 | 20 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 6 | Playa de Salobrena, Granada | Spain | 4.2 | 23 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 7 | Playa San Cristobal, Almunecar | Spain | 4.2 | 23 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when our practical info says sunbeds or umbrellas can be rented on or next to the beach, then ranked by editorial score. Prices change each season, so confirm locally. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated beaches with sunbeds and umbrellas in the Costa del Sol and Andalusia?
Our top three are Playa Burriana (4.4 out of 5), Playa de la Rada, Estepona (4.3 out of 5), Playa de Mojacar (4.3 out of 5). Scores are editorial ratings from the EuroShores team.
When is the best time to visit these beaches?
Most are at their best from June to September. Water temperatures average about 23 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Playa Burriana, Playa de la Rada, Estepona, Playa de Mojacar, Playa de la Carihuela, Playa de Salobrena, Granada and 1 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.
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