Best Family Beaches in the Costa del Sol and Andalusia
We rank the 8 family-friendly beaches in the Costa del Sol and Andalusia. Los Genoveses Beach (Spain) comes first with 4.6 / 5, followed by Playazo de Rodalquilar, Playa Burriana.
The sea reaches about 23 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 8 of the 8 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.
2Playazo de Rodalquilar
Rodalquilar, Cabo de Gata-Nijar, Almeria · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °CEl Playazo is a long beach of sand and fine gravel near Rodalquilar, in the Cabo de Gata-Nijar natural park in Almeria, with the ruined Castillo de San Ramon at the north end.
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 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.
6Playa 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.
7Playa 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.
8Torre del Mar Beach, Velez-Malaga
Torre del Mar, Velez-Malaga, Malaga · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CTorre del Mar is a long beach of dark grey sand on the eastern Costa del Sol, with a wide promenade, palm trees and the mountains of the Axarquia behind.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Genoveses Beach | Spain | 4.6 | 22 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 2 | Playazo de Rodalquilar | Spain | 4.5 | 22 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 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 la Rada, Estepona | Spain | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 6 | Playa de Mojacar | Spain | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 7 | Playa de la Carihuela | Spain | 4.2 | 20 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 8 | Torre del Mar Beach, Velez-Malaga | Spain | 4.1 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when access is rated Easy and the shore is sand or pink sand, which is gentler for children, then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated family-friendly beaches in the Costa del Sol and Andalusia?
Our top three are Los Genoveses Beach (4.6 out of 5), Playazo de Rodalquilar (4.5 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 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?
Los Genoveses Beach, Playazo de Rodalquilar, Playa Burriana, Playa de Cabopino, Playa de la Rada, Estepona and 3 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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