Blue flag beaches

Spain has secured two spots in TripAdvisor’s 2026 ranking of the world’s best beaches.

The best beaches in Fuerteventura run over pale Atlantic sands shaped by the trade winds, mixing dune‑backed strands with glassy tidal lagoons. Up north, you’ve got dunes and gentle coves. Down south, it opens into big horizons and the long sweep of Sotavento.

Andalucia's coastline is a remarkable meeting of two seas, encompassing the wild, windswept shores of the Atlantic's Costa de la Luz and the sunny coves of the Mediterranean.

The Blue Flag is a bit of a badge of honour for Spain’s beaches, recognised all over the world for setting the standard when it comes to water quality, safety and eco-friendly management.

You don’t need to be a sun-chasing expat or a part-time beach bum to spot the little blue flag flapping by the shore these days.

Spain’s coastline is setting the standard in 2025, with 642 beaches now proudly flying the Blue Flag—four more than last year and more than any other country in the world.

Spain is well-known for being one of the best family holiday destinations in Europe, with coastlines dotted with brilliant beach towns catering to all ages. The country’s coastlines are wonderfully varied. Small kids keen to paddle? There’s no shortage of beaches with gentle shallows and soft sand.

While Barceloneta is the most popular beach in Barcelona's city centre, known for its lively atmosphere and urban backdrop, there are many more tranquil and beautiful beaches just a short journey away.

The famous Blue Flag has been identifying the best beaches in the world for over 30 years.

Spain is known all over the world for its spectacular beaches, and as summer draws nearer, there’s nothing more appealing than just lying back on the soft sand, sunbathing and taking a swim in the sea. If you’re planning your next holiday and you’re looking for somewhere to unwind in the sun, try o

The prestigious Blue Flag rewards the best beaches based on environmental education and training, water quality, environmental management, services and safety. The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), founded in 1981, ensures that coastal sites meet the stringent requirements to display th