A 2.8km stretch of golden, sandy beach right at the end of the northern edge of the Costa Blanca. The water here is calm but it can get very windy, so you can enjoy a less crowded beach if you don’t mind a bit of sand in your face!

700m golden sandy beach located in El Palmar just west of Dénia. Has good amenities and lifeguard in summer.

A 400m dark sandy beach with good facilities just east of Dénia.

Made up of 3.2km of small and pretty coves (this is a protected area) to the east of Dénia. This windy corner of the Costa Blanca has calm waters and is a great place for nature lovers to explore.

A beautiful small (200m) beach in a unique and tranquil bay with crystal clear water and beautiful lush pine forest covering the surrounding cliffs of this forest park. This is an ideal spot for snorkelling, scuba and relaxation away from the crowds.

A wide 550m golden sandy beach on the coast just south of Jávea with excellent facilities. Can be accessed from Ctra. del
Arenal.

A 250m dark pebble nudist beach situated east of the city of Teulada and backed by cliffs. Access can be found via Ctra. Cumbre del Sol-Morach.

A cosmopolitan 280m urban beach with golden sand, calm transparent waters, excellent facilities and a nearby sailing club – Club Náutico Moraira. Situated in a sheltered bay at the heart of Moraira.

A 250m dark sand beach situated just west of Moraira. This is the most famous beach in Teulada thanks to its castle.

A 170m beach with dark sand, a few rocks and exceptionally clear and calm waters ideal for snorkelling.

A small (110m long) but pretty beach with dark sand and adequate services. Can be reached from Ctra. Benissa-Calpe.

This is a nudist beach with a difference. It also has blue flag status! 280m of gravel and pebbles make up this beach – you can also hire parasols and loungers.

A long but narrow nudist beach stretching for 1400 metres. Accessible from the N-332 the current here is strong and there are no lifeguards so be careful if you go for a dip.

A 1.4km pebble and gravel beach located north of Altea. The sea here is quite calm and this beach doesn’t get as busy as its sandier neighbours.

A 1.47km beach located north of Altea with a small black stone cove called Cala de Soyo. The sea here can be quite aggressive and the beach is patrolled by lifeguards in main season.

A 1.4km golden beach located at the heart of Altea. Excellent services can calm water make this beach a popular destination although it doesn’t get anywhere near as busy as nearby Benidorm.

A narrow 1.35km beach with a mixture of pebbles, gravel and golden sand situated just west of Altea. This beache has excellent facilities and calm water and can be reached from Ctra. Albir-Altea.

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A 550m beach with a mixture of pebbles, gravel and sand. Excellent services and a nice palm-lined promenade.