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The Best Beaches and Coves of Granada

The province of Granada is located in the south of the Iberian Peninsula, guarded by the Penibetic mountain range, and contained within the autonomous community of Andalusia, the coasts of Granada are bathed by the Mediterranean Sea. The province of Granada, is not known especially for being a coastal municipality, however it keeps some secrets that we will reveal below. Also bathed by the Mediterranean Sea and a few kilometers from Granada we have the Beaches of Cadiz.

playas de granada

The population of the province of Granada is around one million people, of which 250,000 live in the capital, while only 10.5% live in the Costa de Granada, also known as Costa Granadina. Despite being a great tourist destination known mainly for its culture and mountain tourism, favored by the Mulhacen Peak and the Sierra Nevada National Park, where skiing is widespread. Also in southern Spain we have the great option to visit: The Beaches of Malaga and The Beaches of Huelva.

The 3 most beautiful beaches in Granada

In the province of Granada there are 4 towns that shine above the others in terms of coastal tradition, these are: the town of Motril, the town of Salobreña, the town of Almuñécar and the town of La Herradura.  In summer the weather in Granada is fantastic, the temperature is around 26ºC on average. In winter, it is somewhat cooler with an average temperature of 18ºC. Unlike the neighboring area of the Costa del Sol, the Costa Granadina, is neither as crowded nor as built up as the Costa del Sol, so finding quiet beaches, or small coves will be a much easier task, or directly if we want to enjoy a similar climate but without large crowds, the Costa de Granada will be our little paradise.

Calahonda Beach

Calahonda Beach is an urban beach, with a dark-colored sand, somewhat thicker than the usual golden-colored sand, and characterized by its crystal blue waters. Although during the hottest months, i.e. during the summer season, the beach has a fairly high occupancy, so its more than 1000 meters long will facilitate the work of finding a place on the beach if we are going to visit during those months.

calahonda beach

Cantarriján Beach

The beach of Cantarriján is a beach of small dimensions because its only 380 meters long, coupled with the fact that it is usually a fairly busy beach make that in the busiest times of the year it is not easy to find a place. It is located inside the Natural Park of Maro-Cerro Gordo, approximately 79 km away from the city of Granada.

cantarrijan beach

Beach of La Rijana

La Rijana Beach is a small beach or also called cove is located at a distance of 20 km from the town of Motril. The waters of the Playa de la Rijana are of an almost transparent crystalline color which makes this small cove an almost ideal place to practice both snorkeling and diving, which is why it is common to find people doing these activities on this beach.

playa de la rijana

Dog Beaches near Granada

Here is a selection of the best Dog Beaches near the area of Granada:

  • El Cable Beach

Surfing Beaches near Granada

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

  • Punta del Rio Beach
  • Cantarriján Beach

Beaches for Scuba Diving in the area of Granada

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

  • La Herradura Beach
  • Almuñécar Beach
  • Calahonda Beach
  • Gualchos Beach

The Weather on the Beaches of Granada

Below you can see the weather forecast for the next days in Granada:
GRANADA WEATHER

Hotels and Apartments on the Beaches of Granada

Find the best Hotels and Apartments near the Beaches of Granada to enjoy a few days on the coasts of Andalusia:

Hotels for Families with Children in Granada Beaches

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

  • Playa Cálida Luxury
  • Salobrena Suites
  • Best Alcazar
  • Hotel Victoria Playa

Hotels for Adults in Granada Beaches

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

  • Hotel La Garapa
  • Shine Albayzín
  • Jayma Hostel

Map of the beaches of Granada

Below we attach a map where you can locate the different beaches of Granada that we have just mentioned, plus some others that we also recommend your visit (not as imperatively as those on the list). So, welcome to Andulacía, welcome to southern Spain and enjoy Granada.

mapa de playas y calas de granada