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Best Pebble Beaches in Spain

We rank the 6 pebble beaches in Spain. Cala de la Granadella (Spain) comes first with 4.6 / 5, followed by Cala del Moraig, Aiguablava Beach.

The sea reaches about 23 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 1 of the 6 have easy access, and 2 are hidden gems.

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Cala de la Granadella, Jávea, Costa Blanca, Spain

1Cala de la Granadella

Jávea, Costa Blanca, Spain · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °C

A small cove of pebbles and gravel with very clear water below pine covered cliffs near Xabia, with a clean sandy bottom once you are in the water.

Cala del Moraig, Benitatxell, Costa Blanca

2Cala del Moraig

Benitatxell, Costa Blanca · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °C

A pebble cove on the Costa Blanca between steep rocky cliffs, with clear blue water and a rugged, dramatic shoreline.

Aiguablava Beach, Begur, Costa Brava, Catalonia

3Aiguablava Beach

Begur, Costa Brava, Catalonia · 4.4 / 5 · Moderate access · about 23 °C

A small sheltered cove near Begur on the Costa Brava, with pine-covered cliffs and clear water.

4Cala Benirras

Sant Joan, Ibiza · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A sheltered cove on the north coast of Ibiza with a small beach of sand and pebbles, framed by pine-covered hills and the Cap Bernat rock stack.

Playa del Silencio, Cudillero, Asturias, Spain

5Playa del Silencio

Cudillero, Asturias, Spain · 4.4 / 5 · Moderate access · about 20 °C

A quiet cove of dark sand and pebbles tucked below steep green cliffs on the Asturian coast.

Sa Calobra, Escorca, Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca

6Sa 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.

Quick comparison

#	Beach	Country	Score	Water	Best season	Access
1	Cala de la Granadella	Spain	4.6	24 °C	June–September	Moderate
2	Cala del Moraig	Spain	4.5	24 °C	June–September	Moderate
3	Aiguablava Beach	Spain	4.4	23 °C	June–September	Moderate
4	Cala Benirras	Spain	4.4	24 °C	June–September	Easy
5	Playa del Silencio	Spain	4.4	20 °C	June–September	Moderate
6	Sa Calobra	Spain	4.4	23 °C	May–October	Moderate

How we picked these beaches

Included when the shoreline is mostly of this type, then ranked by our editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.

Frequently asked questions

Which are the top-rated pebble beaches in Spain?

Our top three are Cala de la Granadella (4.6 out of 5), Cala del Moraig (4.5 out of 5), Aiguablava Beach (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?

Cala Benirras 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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