Top 10 most beautiful beaches in Spain

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Forget the crowds, the packed beaches and the overdeveloped resorts, here is our choice for 10 of the best and most beautiful beaches in Spain…

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The park is 38,000 hectares of protected wild natural space so it is truly an untouched paradise.

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Here along the Atlantic coast you can relax on golden sand and enjoy the moderate waves which are perfect for water sports.

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The secluded beach nestles into a gentle half-moon shape and the water is a translucent – easily one of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.

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With a great combination of sand, sun and sea, Sitges beaches near Barcelona have a dynamic nightlife, are popular with the gay community and there are also nudist beaches.

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Top 10 most beautiful beaches in Spain

Forget the crowds, the packed beaches and the overdeveloped resorts, here is our choice for 10 of the best and most beautiful beaches in Spain…

The park is 38,000 hectares of protected wild natural space so it is truly an untouched paradise.

Playa de los Genoveses, Almeria

Here along the Atlantic coast you can relax on golden sand and enjoy the moderate waves which are perfect for water sports.

Zahara de los Atunes, Cádiz

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Playa del Silencio, Asturia

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Port d’Alcudia, Majorca

The Alcudia Beach runs along the Golden Mile from the port. It has fine white sand and hotels overlook the beach.

The secluded beach nestles into a gentle half-moon shape and the water is a translucent – easily one of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.

Playa de Torimbia

With a great combination of sand, sun and sea, Sitges beaches near Barcelona have a dynamic nightlife, are popular with the gay community and there are also nudist beaches.

Sitges, near Barcelona

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