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Best Beaches in Valencia and the Costa Blanca in May

We rank the 4 beaches to visit in Valencia and the Costa Blanca in May. Playa de Calblanque (Spain) comes first with 4.6 / 5, followed by Playa de Bolnuevo, Playa de la Malvarrosa.

The sea reaches about 24 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from May to October. 3 of the 4 have easy access, and 1 are hidden gems.

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1Playa 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.

2Playa 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.

3Playa de la Malvarrosa

Valencia · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

The best-known city beach of Valencia, a wide stretch of fine sand backed by a palm-lined promenade.

Playa de Levante, Benidorm, Costa Blanca

4Playa de Levante

Benidorm, Costa Blanca · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

The main sandy beach of Benidorm, curving along the east side of the old town beneath a high-rise skyline.

Quick comparison

#	Beach	Country	Score	Water	Best season	Access
1	Playa de Calblanque	Spain	4.6	22 °C	May–September	Moderate
2	Playa de Bolnuevo	Spain	4.3	24 °C	May–October	Easy
3	Playa de la Malvarrosa	Spain	4.2	24 °C	May–October	Easy
4	Playa de Levante	Spain	4.1	24 °C	May–October	Easy

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 Valencia and the Costa Blanca in May?

Our top three are Playa de Calblanque (4.6 out of 5), Playa de Bolnuevo (4.3 out of 5), Playa de la Malvarrosa (4.2 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 24 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.

Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?

Playa de Bolnuevo, Playa de la Malvarrosa, Playa de Levante 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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