Best Beaches in Spain in May

We rank the top 40 of 43 beaches to visit in Spain in May. Cala Macarelleta (Spain) comes first with 4.8 / 5, followed by As Catedrais, Cala d'Hort.

The sea reaches about 23 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from May to October. 26 of the 40 have easy access, and 7 are hidden gems.

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1Cala Macarelleta

Menorca, Spain · 4.8 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °C

A tiny turquoise cove tucked below pine-covered cliffs, a short coastal walk from its bigger neighbour.

2As Catedrais

Ribadeo, Galicia, Spain · 4.7 / 5 · Moderate access · about 18 °C

Towering sea arches and caves carved by the Atlantic along the coast of Galicia, walkable only at low tide.

3Cala d'Hort

Sant Josep, Ibiza · 4.7 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A small, beautifully framed cove in south-west Ibiza where the dramatic rock of Es Vedra rises from the sea just offshore.

4Es Trenc

Mallorca, Spain · 4.7 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

Mallorca's finest untouched beach — miles of pristine white sand, turquoise shallow water, and no high-rise hotels in sight.

5Playa de Sotavento

Jandia, Fuerteventura · 4.7 / 5 · Moderate access · about 22 °C

A very long beach of pale sand on the south of Fuerteventura, with a shallow turquoise lagoon and a sandbar that changes with the tides.

6Cala Galdana

Cala Galdana, Ferreries, Menorca · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °C

A half-crescent cove of white sand and calm, shallow water on the south coast of Menorca, ringed by pine-covered cliffs.

7Cala Santanyi

Santanyi, Mallorca · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A small sandy cove tucked between pine-covered cliffs on the south-east coast of Mallorca, with calm turquoise water.

8Cala Saona

Formentera, Balearic Islands, Spain · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A sheltered sandy cove on the west coast of Formentera with clear shallow water and traditional boat houses on the rocks.

9Cala Torta

Arta, Mallorca · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 23 °C

A wide, undeveloped sand beach on the north-east coast of Mallorca near Arta, with golden sand and clear water.

10Calo des Moro

Santanyi, Mallorca · 4.6 / 5 · Challenging access · about 24 °C

A very small sandy cove squeezed between rocky walls on Mallorca south-east coast, known for its turquoise water.

11Formentor Beach

Pollensa, Mallorca · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A sheltered bay of pale sand and shallow turquoise water at the foot of the Formentor peninsula in northern Mallorca, backed by pine trees.

12Los Genoveses Beach

Cabo de Gata, Almeria, Spain · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °C

A broad, undeveloped sandy bay inside the Cabo de Gata-Nijar natural park, backed by dunes and low hills.

13Playa de Calblanque

Cartagena, Murcia · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 22 °C

A string of sandy coves inside Calblanque Regional Park on the Murcia coast, with dunes and low hills and no buildings behind the beach.

14Playa de Cofete

Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain · 4.6 / 5 · Challenging access · about 20 °C

A wide, wild beach of golden sand below the Jandia mountains, with strong waves and very few facilities.

15Playa de Monsul

Cabo de Gata, Almeria · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 22 °C

A wide golden beach of fine sand backed by dunes and a striking volcanic rock, set inside the Cabo de Gata-Nijar natural park.

16Playa de Papagayo

Playa Blanca, Lanzarote · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 21 °C

A golden cove at the foot of dark volcanic cliffs on the south coast of Lanzarote.

17Playa de Valdevaqueros

Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °C

A long open beach west of Tarifa, backed by the large Punta Paloma dune.

18Cala Deia

Deia, Mallorca · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °C

A tiny pebble and rock cove at the end of a narrow valley below the village of Deia, with very clear water and a fishing-hut feel.

19Cala des Matzoc

Arta, Mallorca · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °C

A quiet sandy cove on the north-east coast of Mallorca near Arta, with clear water and low cliffs behind the beach.

20Cala Llombards

Santanyi, Mallorca · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °C

A small sandy cove on the south-east coast of Mallorca, set between low rocky cliffs and pine trees with clear shallow water.

21Cala Mesquida

Capdepera, Mallorca · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A wide sandy bay in the north-east of Mallorca, backed by dunes and low hills.

22Cala Mondragó

Mallorca, Spain · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A sheltered turquoise cove backed by pines inside a natural park, with the sandy bay of S'Amarador alongside.

23El Cotillo Beach

El Cotillo, Fuerteventura · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °C

A wide sandy beach near the fishing village of El Cotillo on the north-west coast of Fuerteventura, known for clear turquoise water, steady wind and windsurfers.

24Playa de Famara

Caleta de Famara, Teguise, Lanzarote · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °C

A long, wide sandy beach on the north-west coast of Lanzarote, framed by the dramatic Famara cliffs and popular with surfers and kitesurfers.

25Playa de la Barrosa

Chiclana de la Frontera, Andalusia · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 21 °C

An 8 km sweep of fine golden sand on the Costa de la Luz, backed by pine woods and a low red cliff at the north end.

26Barceloneta Beach

Barcelona · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °C

The long sandy city beach of Barcelona, next to Port Vell and the Barceloneta district.

27Cala Agulla

Capdepera, Mallorca · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °C

A wide sandy bay on the north-east coast of Mallorca, backed by pine forest and dunes.

28Cala Bassa

Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Ibiza · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A wide sandy bay on the west coast of Ibiza with calm, shallow water backed by pine trees.

29Cala Tarida

Sant Josep, Ibiza, Balearic Islands · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A west-facing bay on Ibiza with clear water and a curve of sand, popular for evening sunsets.

30Canyamel Beach

Canyamel, Capdepera, Mallorca · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °C

A small sandy beach of roughly 300 m at the mouth of a green valley on the east coast of Mallorca.

31Platja de Muro

Muro, Mallorca · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A long beach of fine sand in the Bay of Alcudia, backed by dunes and an old watchtower.

32Platja de Muro, Mallorca

Playa de Muro, Alcudia, Mallorca · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

Platja de Muro is a long white-sand beach on Alcudia Bay in north-east Mallorca, with shallow warm water and pine trees behind the dunes.

33Playa Burriana

Nerja, Costa del Sol, Andalusia · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °C

The most popular beach in Nerja, about 800 m long and backed by beach bars and restaurants.

34Playa de Cabopino

Marbella, Costa del Sol · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °C

A sandy beach on the Costa del Sol beside the small Cabopino marina and an old watchtower, backed by pine woods and dunes.

35Sa Calobra

Escorca, Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca · 4.4 / 5 · Moderate access · about 23 °C

A small pebble cove at the end of a winding mountain road in the Serra de Tramuntana.

36Ses Salines

Sant Josep, Ibiza, Balearic Islands · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A long sandy beach at the southern tip of Ibiza, inside the Ses Salines natural park with dunes and pine woods behind.

37Playa de Bolnuevo

Mazarron, Murcia · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A wide golden beach in Murcia with calm warm water, next to the Gredas de Bolnuevo, sandstone towers sculpted by wind and water.

38Sant Elm Beach

Sant Elm, Andratx, Mallorca · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °C

A small sandy bay in the village of Sant Elm at the south-west tip of Mallorca, with the island of Sa Dragonera offshore.

39Cala Millor

Sant Llorenc des Cardassar, Mallorca · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °C

A long, wide sandy bay on the east coast of Mallorca, backed by a palm-lined promenade of restaurants and hotels.

40Playa de Calahonda

Nerja, Costa del Sol, Andalusia · 4.2 / 5 · Moderate access · about 22 °C

A 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.

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Included when the beach usual swimming season covers the month, then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.

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