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AfarAug 27, 2026

I’ve Lived in Spain for 16 Years—and Here Are 7 Beautiful Beaches Actually Worth Visiting

From cathedral-like cliffs on Galicia's wild Atlantic coast to a quiet cove in Asturias reachable only by a steep staircase, one longtime expat shares the Spanish beaches worth planning a trip around.

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  • Playa de las CatedralesSightBeach with rock formations shaped like cathedral arches.
  • Elsewhere
  • GanbaraRestaurantSan Sebastián, SpainMichelin-listed pintxo bar near La Concha Beach.
  • La Concha BeachSightSan Sebastián, SpainSemicircular bay in the center of San Sebastián.
  • La Cuchara de San TelmoRestaurantSan Sebastián, SpainClassic pintxo bar near La Concha Beach.
  • Nobu Hotel San SebastiánHotelSan Sebastián, SpainBeachside hotel with views of Santa Clara Island.
  • Playa del SilencioAttractionCastañeras, SpainCrescent-shaped shoreline bordered by steep cliffs.
  • El ÚnicoRestaurantOviñana, SpainFamily-run restaurant serving zamburiñas and cachopo.
  • Platja de Sa BoadellaSightLloret de Mar, SpainCove with crystalline waters and a beach bar.
  • Platja de Ses IlletesAttractionFormentera, SpainBeach with flour-like sand and aquamarine water.
  • Ses Salines Natural ParkNature reserveFormentera, SpainNatural park on Formentera with clear water.
  • Playa ManguetaSightAlgeciras, SpainAtlantic-facing beach with fine sands and crashing waves.
  • Ekilore SurfPlaceAlgeciras, SpainSurf club offering lessons at Playa Mangueta.
  • Playa de CofeteSightPájara, SpainRemote beach in Fuerteventura with unpredictable waves.
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Lonely PlanetAug 7

Europe's 20 Best Beaches

Along the tens of thousands of miles of coastline in Europe, these are the 20 best beaches you can find.

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  • Praia as CatedraisSightSpectacular rock arches, towers, and chambers exposed at low tide.
  • Elsewhere
  • Île de PorquerollesSightHyères, FranceCar-free islet with crescent-shaped beach of pearl-white sand.
  • NavagioSightZakynthos, GreeceIt is one of the most famous and photographed beaches in the world.
  • Haukland BeachSightLeknes, NorwayCreamy sands, spiky granite peaks, chilly water never over 15°C.
  • RauðasandurSightLátrabjarg, IcelandVast, empty, bronze sands buttressed by dark cliffs, azure lagoon.
  • Cala GoloritzèSightBaunei, ItalySnow-white pebbles give way to aquamarine blue sea.
  • Spiaggia dei ConigliSightLampedusa, ItalyBleached sands and shallow aquamarine water near Tunisia.
  • Barafundle BaySightStackpole, United KingdomArc of butterscotch sand rimmed by dunes to clear turquoise water.
  • Pembrokeshire Coast PathTrailStackpole, United KingdomWalk over gorse-cloaked clifftops to Barafundle Bay.
  • West BeachSightBerneray, United Kingdom5km expanse of white sand slides into turquoise sea.
  • Plage de PalombaggiaSightPorto-Vecchio, FrancePale sand shelving into cerulean-blue waters, backed by pines.
  • Platja IlletesSightFormentera, SpainBleach-blonde sand and translucent azure waters.
  • Trucador PeninsulaSightFormentera, SpainBeach forms the western section of this slender peninsula.
  • Praia da ArrifanaSightAljezur, PortugalGolden crescent with a ruined fortress and beachside restaurant.
  • Praia da BordeiraSightAljezur, PortugalDunes fizz away into the brilliant blue sea.
  • Cala MacarellaSightCiutadella de Menorca, SpainFlour-white sand and startlingly turquoise waters.
  • Shipwreck BeachSightZakynthos, GreeceRusted hulk of a cargo ship on shores.
  • Platja des Coll BaixSightAlcúdia, SpainPale pebbles and crystal-clear sea rimmed by crumbling cliffs.
  • Cap des PinarSightAlcúdia, SpainRemote peninsula with a beach accessed by walking trail.
  • Sveti StefanSightBudva, MontenegroFortified island village with pink sands and limpid waters.
  • Lara BeachSightPaphos, CyprusUnspoiled sands and pristine waters, a hatchery for turtles.
  • Zlatni RatSightBol, CroatiaSand-and-pebble beach dipping into the Adriatic.
  • Îles CerbicaleSightPorto-Vecchio, France
  • Aman ResortHotelBudva, Montenegro
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AfarJun 27

Europe’s Most Beautiful Beaches Aren’t Always Where You Would Expect

Scattered across islands, national parks, medieval towns, and rugged coastlines, these are the shorelines worth building a European trip around.

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  • Praia de Augas SantasSightseascape marked by natural rock sculptures
  • Playa de las CatedralesSightnatural archways and buttresses carved by wind and sea
  • Elsewhere
  • LidoNeighborhoodVenice, Italysix-mile-long barrier island with a large, sandy beach
  • Venezia SpiaggeHotelVenice, Italybeach club with swimming pools
  • Doñana National ParkSightEl Rocío, Spainwetlands with wild boar, red deer, flamingos, spoonbills, lynx
  • Doñana BeachSightMatalascañas, Spain18-mile expanse of soft, fine sand accessible by foot
  • Marielyst BeachSightMarielyst, Denmarkbeach separated from town by undulating, grassy dunes
  • Maerk OutdoorPlaceMarielyst, Denmarkrent bikes right by the beach
  • Marielyst IsIce cream shopMarielyst, Denmarkice cream shop with Danish guf topping
  • Praia da FalésiaSightAlbufeira, Portugalfive miles of coastline with beach clubs
  • Albufeira Surf AdventurePlaceAlbufeira, Portugaloffers lessons for surfing
  • Lister EllenbogenSightList, Germanywhite sands backed by grassy dunes on island of Sylt
  • GoschRestaurantList, Germanyseafood outpost in the harbor
  • Machir BaySightBowmore, United Kingdomremote Scottish beach offering coastal walks and bird-watching
  • Kilchoman DistilleryPlaceBowmore, United Kingdomoffers a tour and tasting
  • Plaka BeachSightPlaka, Greeceshimmering yellow sand and tempting turquoise water
  • Plaka WatersportsPlacePlaka, Greeceoffers kayak and paddleboard rentals
  • Praia da AdragaSightAlmoçageme, Portugalgold-hued sand and reliable surfing waves
  • Restaurante AdragaRestaurantAlmoçageme, Portugalbeachfront restaurant serving seafood stews
  • Cefalù BeachSightCefalù, Italycurve of fine yellow sand fronting the coastal city
  • Cathedral of CefalùSightCefalù, Italyearly-12th-century cathedral presiding over northern end
  • Çark BeachSightAlaçatı, Turkeybeach with excellent windsurfing opportunities
  • Veranda AlaçatıBarAlaçatı, Turkeytables right on the sand serving local seafood
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