Beaches In Spain

Spain is home to over 5,000 kilometers of coastline and some of Europe’s most stunning beaches. From the Costa Brava to the Canary Islands, explore the best beach destinations with insider tips on when to go and what to expect.

  • Tenerife

    Tenerife is in many ways similar to Gran Canaria. It has nearly a million inhabitants, pine forests in the north and beach resorts in the south. In between there are truly magnificent mountains and valleys, and it’s pleasant to drive around in a rental car, stopping at viewpoints or small villages to enjoy local delicacies. Somehow, though, Tenerife feels slightly more stylish to me,

  • Gran Canaria

    When I traveled to Gran Canaria for the first time, my image of the island was largely based on what I had heard and seen about Maspalomas. Some acquaintance had at least visited Las Palmas a decade ago,…

  • Fuerteventura

    Coming to Fuerteventura by ferry from Lanzarote, it was an impressive sight to see at least a dozen surfers and windsurfers and kitesurfers enjoying the…