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The best beaches and coves in Alicante

Alicante is a province located in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula. Despite being the least extensive province of the Comunidad Valenciana, it is the most populous of the autonomous community and the fifth of all Spain, within this Community we also have the Beaches of Valencia, famous in the Valencian Community. The population of the province of Alicante is close to 1,900,000 inhabitants, concentrated in urban centers of more than 20,000 inhabitants, and in less populated areas such as the Alicante mountains, regions such as El Condado or the west of the Marina Alta. Near Alicante we also have as an option The beaches of Mallorca.

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The 5 most beautiful beaches in Alicante

Its main tourist place is the well-known Costa Blanca, name attributed to the Mediterranean Coast that bathes the province of Alicante. It consists of more than 170 beaches and coves, ready to enjoy them for more than 300 days a year.This set of beaches stands out for being the most awarded in Spain, since, after several consecutive years, continues to be the tourist destination with more blue flags throughout the peninsula, obtaining 81 awards, 68 beaches and 13 marinas. This award values several aspects, such as water quality, services, facilities and safety. The beaches of Asturias located not very close to Alicante are a more than viable option for a getaway by car due to its good communications.

Beaches of Benidorm

The coast of the Valencian Community is located to the east of the Iberian Peninsula, however, the Beaches of Benidorm are south-facing, providing you with better temperatures and more hours of sunshine during most of the year. playas de benidorm

Levante beach

The Levante beach is considered the most popular, visited mainly by tourists. Its sand is fine and golden and the water is clear and shallow. Thanks to its location, the sun bathes its coastline all day long. playa de levante

Poniente Beach

Poniente Beach is considered quieter, predominantly national and local public. It is the largest beach of Benidorm, its sand is also fine and golden and the water is crystal clear.

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La Granadella Beach

Despite being 220 meters long it is one of the most beautiful coves, thanks to its crystal clear waters perfect for diving or snorkeling. It is composed mainly of rocks and gravel and has a high occupancy.

granadella beach

San Juan Beach

San Juan Beach has no more and no less than 7 km of endless sandy beach, which despite having a high occupancy, its long distance does not give a feeling of crowding. Although it has traditionally been called Playa de San Juan, its distance makes it belong to two municipalities; three kilometers belong to a district of the city of Alicante, and the other four to the municipality of El Campello.

playa de san juan

Agua Amarga Beach

It is the first “Dog-Friendly” beach in Spain, enabled since June 2016 for dogs. In addition to having services for people, it stands out for having a fenced beach bar adapted to dogs, with food, drink and special food products for them, such as ice cream, treats, beers and even vegan food.

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Dog Beaches near Alicante

Here is a selection of the best dog friendly beaches near Alicante area:

  • Cala del Xarco
  • Agua Amarga Beach
  • Mar y Montaña Beach
  • Rocío Cove

Surfing Beaches near Alicante

Here are the most popular beaches for water sports such as Surfing, Windsurfing, KiteSurfing, Bodyboarding … near Alicante:

  • San Juan Beach
  • Muchavista Beach

Beaches for Scuba Diving in the Alicante area

Diving is one of the activities that has gained more popularity in recent years, the best beaches for diving in Alicante are:

  • Barraca Cove
  • Les Rotes and Cova Tallada
  • Moraig Cove

The Weather in the Beaches of Alicante

Below you can see the weather forecast for the next few days in the area of Alicante Beaches:
ALICANTE WEATHER

Hotels and Apartments in the Beaches of Alicante

Find the best Hotels and Apartments near the Beaches of Alicante to enjoy a few days on the coasts of the Valencian Community:

Hotels for Families with Children in Alicante Beaches

If you plan to spend a few days with your family in the beach area of Alicante, these are the best hotels for children in the area:

  • Magic Robin Hood
  • Deloix Aqua Center
  • Albir Garden

Hotels for Adults in Alicante Beaches

If you want to spend a few days on the beaches of Alicante, alone or with your partner or friends but with a space reserved for an adult environment, these are the best hotels:

  • Hotel Boutique Villa Venecia
  • Boutique Hotel La Serena – Adults Only
  • Finca El Almendral

Map of the Beaches of Alicante

Next we ajuntamos a map of the beaches of alicante. This map will show both the beaches that appear in the list, as well as many others that are also of interest. In this way, we will be able to organize ourselves better about which beaches are closer to us and how we can go to them.

mapa de playas y calas de alicante