Best beaches in the Costa Blanca
The best beaches in the Costa Blanca, on the coast of Spain — 4 shores from Playa de Levante to Playa del Postiguet, each with its water temperature, sand, best season and swimming. Ranked by fame and mapped on the interactive globe.
The warmest sea in the Costa Blanca is ~26°C, at Playa de Levante, in season around Jun-Sep. Across its 4 beaches on Beachmap the sea averages ~26°C in the warm season.
Playa de LevanteBenidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain
Cala del MoraigBenitatxell, Costa Blanca, Spain
Cala GranadellaJávea, Costa Blanca, Spain
Playa del PostiguetAlicante, Costa Blanca, Spain
When to visit beaches in the Costa Blanca
Most of the 4 beaches listed in the Costa Blanca are at their best May to October, with the season peaking in July. In the warm season the sea sits at about 26°C across the listed beaches.
Choosing a beach in the Costa Blanca
For calm, family-friendly swimming, start with Playa de Levante or Cala Granadella; for white sand head to Cala del Moraig or Cala Granadella; and 2 of the 4 hold Blue Flag status.
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Beaches in the Costa Blanca: frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit beaches in the Costa Blanca?
Most beaches in the Costa Blanca are at their best May to October, peaking in July. July and August are warmest but busiest; June and September are quieter and cheaper.
How warm is the sea in the Costa Blanca?
In the warm season the sea at the beaches listed in the Costa Blanca sits at about 26°C.
Does the Costa Blanca have Blue Flag beaches?
Are there white-sand beaches in the Costa Blanca?
Yes — 2 of the listed beaches have white sand, led by Cala del Moraig and Cala Granadella.
Which beach in the Costa Blanca is best for families?
Playa de Levante — calm and shallow, with no surf to worry about; Cala Granadella is a strong runner-up.