Best Beaches in the Costa del Sol and Andalusia in May
We rank the 5 beaches to visit in the Costa del Sol and Andalusia in May. Los Genoveses Beach (Spain) comes first with 4.6 / 5, followed by Playa de Monsul, Playa Burriana.
The sea reaches about 22 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from May to October. 3 of the 5 have easy access, and 1 are hidden gems.
1Los Genoveses Beach
Cabo de Gata, Almeria, Spain · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °CA broad, undeveloped sandy bay inside the Cabo de Gata-Nijar natural park, backed by dunes and low hills.
2Playa de Monsul
Cabo de Gata, Almeria · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 22 °CA wide golden beach of fine sand backed by dunes and a striking volcanic rock, set inside the Cabo de Gata-Nijar natural park.
3Playa 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.
4Playa de Cabopino
Marbella, Costa del Sol · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °CA sandy beach on the Costa del Sol beside the small Cabopino marina and an old watchtower, backed by pine woods and dunes.
5Playa 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.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Genoveses Beach | Spain | 4.6 | 22 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 2 | Playa de Monsul | Spain | 4.6 | 22 °C | May–October | Moderate |
| 3 | Playa Burriana | Spain | 4.4 | 22 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 4 | Playa de Cabopino | Spain | 4.4 | 22 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 5 | Playa de Calahonda | Spain | 4.2 | 22 °C | May–October | Moderate |
How we picked these beaches
Included when the beach usual swimming season covers the month, then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated beaches to visit in the Costa del Sol and Andalusia in May?
Our top three are Los Genoveses Beach (4.6 out of 5), Playa de Monsul (4.6 out of 5), Playa Burriana (4.4 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 May to October. Water temperatures average about 22 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Los Genoveses Beach, Playa Burriana, Playa de Cabopino 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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