10 great Blue Flag beaches in Spain

Rhodes Beach

What about the Blue Flag beaches It sounds familiar to all of us, and it is that Spain is one of the countries to which this distinction is awarded. Since 1987, the European Foundation for Environmental Education is the one that evaluates the state of the beaches to be able to give them this flag, which guarantees that it has the best quality for users. They are based on water quality, services and safety.

Well today we will show you ten of these great beaches that we have on our coasts, and that each year receive the Blue Flag thanks to the quality of the waters and everything they offer. If you are going on vacation and you do not want any unforeseen events, it is always better to choose one of these beaches with the flag, which guarantees good services and a clean environment.

1-Rodas Beach, Galicia

Rhodes Beach

Rodas beach is located in the famous Cíes Islands, in front of Vigo, in the south of Galicia. This beach became one of the most visited since it was featured in The Guardian as the best beach in the world. It is undoubtedly a beach that seems to be taken from the Caribbean, with soft white sand and clear waters, which are nevertheless quite cold. The protected natural environment makes the visit even more interesting.

2-La Barrosa in Cádiz

The Barrosa

La Barrosa beach is in Chiclana de la Frontera and has eight kilometers of golden sand to enjoy the good weather that usually accompanies in the south. If holidays allow it, everyone recommends staying to see the sunsets in the area of ​​the castle of Sancti Petri, with its silhouette silhouetted against the setting sun. A magical moment after a day at the beach.

3-Las Catedrales Beach in Lugo

Beach of the Cathedrals

This beach is another one of those in Galicia, which has many quality sandy areas that each year receive the Blue Flag. This beach stands out not only for its good conditions of services and quality in the waters, but also for the cliffs that have peculiar shapes polished by the wind and the tides. It must be said that the beach can only be visited at low tide, since with it high it is completely covered with water.

4-Maspalomas Beach in Gran Canaria

Maspalomas

This is one of the most famous beaches in Gran Canaria, for its endless sand dunes, which form a barrier before reaching the beach, so that we find ourselves in a natural and very quiet paradise. In addition, it is the ideal beach to practice nudism, since there is a signposted part for it. It is also a very popular place frequented by surfers.

5-Formentor Beach in Mallorca

Formentor

This beach is also known as Cala Pi, and it is a place that even some famous people in Mallorca frequent, since it has all kinds of services, from beach bars to sun loungers and umbrellas. Its waters are typical of the Mediterranean, and it is next to a barrier of pines and holm oaks that naturally frame the sandy area. Undoubtedly one of those beaches where you can be seen, but with a lot of influx due to its popularity.

6-Berria Beach in Cantabria

Berria Beach

Berria beach is a natural oasis in the Santoña population. It is located between the holm oaks and the Santoña marshes. One of those beaches that not only serves to sunbathe, but is also a beautiful natural environment to walk when the weather is not good, and it is also a beach very visited by surfers for its waves.

7-La Lanzada Beach in Pontevedra

The Lanzada

This beach is located in the province of Pontevedra, in the Rías Baixas. It is one of the best known, with two and a half kilometers of fine golden sand and clean waters, although with the typical Atlantic temperature, which not everyone can enjoy. It is a beach that is filled with people every summer and also with sportsmen who practice kitesurfing or surfing.

8-Cala d'Hort in Ibiza

Cala d'Hort

This is one of the most beautiful beaches and perfect for quiet tourism, enjoying the surroundings. A cove in which stones and sand mix, but which is ideal for families, since it has all kinds of services and everything is close by. In addition, it has good views of the nearby islets of Vedranell and es Vedrá.

9-Aguilar Beach in Asturias

Aguilar Beach

This beach is one of the most beautiful in Asturias, in the north, and it is also a peculiar place because there is a legend in her. It is said that whoever manages to take the fairy that lives in the nearby mountain from there to the beach will get a mysterious treasure. But beyond legends, it is a great beach to enjoy, with services and clean and clear waters.

10-El Médano in Tenerife

El Medano

Although in Tenerife there are famous beaches such as Los Cristianos, these are sometimes too crowded and we cannot enjoy them as much, so we recommend El Médano beach, which offers good services, a typical dark sand of Tenerife and clean waters, in addition to much more tranquility.


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