Best Sandy Beaches in Valencia and the Costa Blanca
We rank the 18 sandy beaches in Valencia and the Costa Blanca. Playa de Calblanque (Spain) comes first with 4.6 / 5, followed by Playa de Moraira, Playa del Arenal, Javea.
The sea reaches about 23 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 17 of the 18 have easy access, and 1 are hidden gems.
1Playa de Calblanque
Cartagena, Murcia · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 22 °CA 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 Moraira
Moraira, Costa Blanca · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CMoraira is a small, upmarket town on the Costa Blanca with a calm sandy cove and an old fishing quarter.
3Playa del Arenal, Javea
Javea, Costa Blanca · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °CPlaya del Arenal is the main beach of Javea, a long crescent of fine sand with clear water and a lively promenade.
4Playa del Moncayo, Guardamar
Guardamar del Segura, Costa Blanca · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CPlaya del Moncayo is a long beach of fine sand in Guardamar del Segura, backed by high dunes and a pine forest planted to hold them.
5Playa Paraiso, Villajoyosa
Villajoyosa, Costa Blanca · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CPlaya Paraiso is a wide beach of pale sand in Villajoyosa, with palms along the back and clear turquoise water.
6Playa Arenal-Bol, Calpe
Calpe, Costa Blanca · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °CArenal-Bol is the main beach of Calpe, a wide stretch of fine sand with the great rock of Penon de Ifach rising behind it.
7Playa de Bolnuevo
Mazarron, Murcia · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA wide golden beach in Murcia with calm warm water, next to the Gredas de Bolnuevo, sandstone towers sculpted by wind and water.
8Playa de Poniente
Benidorm, Costa Blanca · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °CPoniente is the calmer of the two big city beaches of Benidorm, with fine golden sand and a long promenade.
9Playa de San Juan
Alicante, Costa Blanca · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CPlaya de San Juan is a long beach of fine golden sand on the northern edge of Alicante, backed by palm trees and a wide promenade.
10Playa del Postiguet, Alicante
Postiguet, Alicante, Valencia · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CPlaya del Postiguet is the main city beach of Alicante, a curved stretch of golden sand below the Santa Barbara castle on its rock.
11Playa de Gandia
Gandia, Valencia · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CGandia has one of the widest beaches on the Valencia coast, with fine golden sand, shallow water and a long promenade.
12Playa de la Malvarrosa
Valencia · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CThe best-known city beach of Valencia, a wide stretch of fine sand backed by a palm-lined promenade.
13Playa de Les Marines, Denia
Denia, Costa Blanca · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °CLes Marines is a long, flat beach of dark sand north of Denia, with calm shallow water and very gentle slopes.
14Playa de Levante, Santa Pola
Santa Pola, Costa Blanca · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CPlaya de Levante is a long, gently shelving beach of fine sand in Santa Pola, lined with date palms and a flat promenade.
15Playa de la Mata, Torrevieja
La Mata, Torrevieja, Alicante · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CPlaya de la Mata is a long, flat beach of fine sand in Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca, with shallow water and a promenade behind.
16Playa de Levante
Benidorm, Costa Blanca · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CThe main sandy beach of Benidorm, curving along the east side of the old town beneath a high-rise skyline.
17Playa San Antonio, Cullera
Cullera, Valencia · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CPlaya San Antonio is a wide beach of fine sand in Cullera, lined with palms and backed by apartment blocks and the hill of the castle.
18Torrevieja Beach
Torrevieja, Costa Blanca · 4.0 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CTorrevieja has several sand beaches within the town, with thatched parasols, sunbeds and warm shallow water.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Playa de Calblanque | Spain | 4.6 | 22 °C | May–September | Moderate |
| 2 | Playa de Moraira | Spain | 4.4 | 23 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 3 | Playa del Arenal, Javea | Spain | 4.4 | 22 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Playa del Moncayo, Guardamar | Spain | 4.4 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 5 | Playa Paraiso, Villajoyosa | Spain | 4.4 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 6 | Playa Arenal-Bol, Calpe | Spain | 4.3 | 22 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 7 | Playa de Bolnuevo | Spain | 4.3 | 24 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 8 | Playa de Poniente | Spain | 4.3 | 22 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 9 | Playa de San Juan | Spain | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 10 | Playa del Postiguet, Alicante | Spain | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 11 | Playa de Gandia | Spain | 4.2 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 12 | Playa de la Malvarrosa | Spain | 4.2 | 24 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 13 | Playa de Les Marines, Denia | Spain | 4.2 | 22 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 14 | Playa de Levante, Santa Pola | Spain | 4.2 | 23 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 15 | Playa de la Mata, Torrevieja | Spain | 4.1 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 16 | Playa de Levante | Spain | 4.1 | 24 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 17 | Playa San Antonio, Cullera | Spain | 4.1 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 18 | Torrevieja Beach | Spain | 4.0 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
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 sandy beaches in Valencia and the Costa Blanca?
Our top three are Playa de Calblanque (4.6 out of 5), Playa de Moraira (4.4 out of 5), Playa del Arenal, Javea (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?
Playa de Moraira, Playa del Arenal, Javea, Playa del Moncayo, Guardamar, Playa Paraiso, Villajoyosa, Playa Arenal-Bol, Calpe and 12 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.