Beaches in Alicante

This is a list and description of the best beaches in and around Alicante. To see the exact location of each beach see the map below or click on Map of beaches in Alicante. Alicante's economy depends on the tourism industry, and as a result most of the beaches here are clean and have services either on the beach itself or very near. However it is still possible to find the odd beach hidden away from the crowds. There are also a couple of nudist beaches.

The best beaches in Alicante

• Playa Postiguet: within walking distance from the town center, this beach is popular all year round both with locals and with visitors. The promenade goes along the full length of the long beach and is flanked by palm trees. Good facilities, golden sand, life guards, beach bars and nearby restaurants.


• Playa La Albufereta: picuresque small bay a couple of miles up the coast from the Postiguet. Golden, fine sand, beach bar, life guard in high season, water sports and leisure platform. Very near main road.


• Cala de la Palmera and Cala Cantalars both form part of the Cabo Huertas rocky cape which reaches out into the deep blue Mediterranean sea. Nudist beach made up of small rocky coves, crystal clear water, ideal for snorkelling. No services. Family-friendliest in the Summer months. During low season you can expect to encounter some quite odd nudes hanging around.


• Playa de San Juan: Alicante's longest and best beach. 7km of golden sand. Excellent facilities, life guards in high season, water sports, beach bars, restaurants, long promenade, play area for children, accessible on foot and by car, bike, tram and bus. Very crowded during the Summer months and popular all year round.


• Playa Muchavista: The continuation of San Juan Beach, Muchavista offers the same services and facilities and has the advantage of being slightly less crowded in the Summer
  
• Playa Carrer La Mar: El Campello's main beach, divided into small bays, with sand and pebbles. Ideal for families with small children. Small play area and lovely pedestrian promenade with lots of restaurants and bars. Well away from the main road.
  
  
• Playa Almadrava: Small sandy and pebbly beach, hidden away from the crowds with a small island just opposite where you can look for sea urchins. No on-beach services or life guard.
  
• Playa Agua Amarga: On the southern side of Alicante, this beach can be seen from the coastal road linking Alicante to its airport. Very narrow and not very clean because of its proximity to Alicante's industrial port.
  
• Playa Urbanova: Next to a large complex of apartments with all sorts of leisure possibilities. Grey sands. Very popular with people living on the southern side of the town, it gets very crowded in high season.
  
• Playa Arenales del Sol: One of Alicante's best beaches, this long stretch of dunes and golden sand is particularly popular with young people. Lots of restaurants and bars close at hand.

Related: Guide to Alicante ## Hotels in Alicante ## Restaurants in Alicante

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