This 2021 there are in Spain a total of 615 Blue Flag beaches for the high quality of their waters and their services. It is an internationally recognized standard awarded by the European Foundation for Environmental Education. If this summer you want to rest and disconnect from the routine, we will tell you which are the most beautiful beaches and coves in Spain awarded with the Blue Flag.
Gran de Tossa (Tossa de Mar, Catalonia)
The magazine ‘National Geographic’ classified this beach as one of the best in the world in 2013. At 400 meters long, it is shaped like a half moon and there is hardly any depth a few meters from the shore , so it is a place great for families with young children. One of its main characteristics are the small fishing boats that are scattered along the beach.
La Caracola (Benicarló, Valencian Community)
La Caracola beach connects Benicarló and Peñíscola. It is 800 meters long, so it is not usually crowded, not even in the summer months. It is a semi-urban beach that is very easy to access , with calm and clean waters.
La Ermita (Santa Pola, Valencian Community)
One of the best beaches to enjoy summer holidays in Spain is La Ermita, in the town of Santa Pola. It is located in front of the Hermitage of the Virgen del Rosario . It is 280 meters long and is a natural beach, with basic equipment and a beach bar in the summer months.
Cala Cortina (Cartagena, Region of Murcia)
Cala Cortina is for many the best beach in Spain, and as soon as you get to know it you will understand why. It is located within a natural space and is 210 meters long, so it is advisable to get up early to find a place. It has a small island in front of the sand , in addition to different services, such as lifeguards and adapted bathrooms.
El Palmar (Vejer de la Frontera, Andalusia)
Palmar beach is a small paradise located in the Cadiz municipality of Vejer de la Frontera. The waters are clean and shallow , and the sand is fine and golden. A very quiet place, in a fabulous setting if you want to relax and sunbathe. It is a family silver, although there are some areas reserved for surfing.
San Amaro (La Coruña, Galicia)
And finally, the beach of San Amaro in La Coruña. It is an urban beach with a large influx in the summer months . The waters are calm, although cold, and the waves are moderate.
