Best family beaches in Spain, 2026
25 family beaches in Spain that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to family travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Adarró Beach
Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain
Wide beach adjoining Ribes Roges with strong family and walking appeal
2OBI 7.5+
Aiguadolç Beach
Sitges, Spain
Sheltered Sitges beach beside the marina with calm local appeal
3OBI 7.5+
Alcaufar Beach
Sant Lluís, Spain
Sheltered village cove with calm water and a clear south-east Menorca identity.
4OBI 7.5+
Antilla Beach
Orio, Spain
Orio’s main beach at the Oria river mouth, well-used by families and surfers.
5OBI 7.5+
Arenal d'en Castell
Es Mercadal, Spain
Large horseshoe bay on the north coast with calm water and strong resort infrastructure.
6OBI 7.5+
Aritzatxu Beach
Bermeo, Spain
A compact Bermeo cove with local swimming culture and harbor-town context.
7OBI 7.5+
Arrietara Beach
Sopela, Spain
Sopela’s main surf-and-summer beach with strong local identity.
8OBI 7.5+
Arrigunaga Beach
Getxo, Spain
A popular Getxo beach below cliffs, close to Bilbao’s coastal suburbs.
9OBI 7.5+
Astillero Beach
Malgrat de Mar, Spain
Large resort beach serving the northern Costa Barcelona corridor
10OBI 7.5+
Bakio Beach
Bakio, Spain
A major Bizkaia surf-and-summer beach near San Juan de Gaztelugatxe.
11OBI 7.5+
Bellamar Beach
Premià de Mar, Spain
Local Premià beach likely underrepresented compared with Ocata and Mataró
12OBI 7.5+
Binibeca Nou Beach
Sant Lluís, Spain
Popular south-east beach near Binibeca with pale sand and easy holiday access.
13OBI 7.5+
Binisafúller Beach
Sant Lluís, Spain
Small south-east cove with calm, clear water and a settled local beach identity.
14OBI 7.5+
Bogatell Beach
Barcelona, Spain
Cleaner, wider city beach popular with locals and active visitors
15OBI 7.5+
Cabrera de Mar Beach
Cabrera de Mar, Spain
Low-key Maresme beach between better-known town beaches
16OBI 7.5+
Cala Agulla
Capdepera, Spain
Large pine-backed resort beach near Cala Ratjada with strong visitor recognition.
17OBI 7.5+
Cala Algaiarens
Ciutadella, Spain
Natural north-west beach area also known as La Vall, important for non-resort Menorca coverage.
18OBI 7.5+
Cala Anguila
Manacor, Spain
Small sandy cove near Porto Cristo Novo with calm, photogenic water.
19OBI 7.5+
Cala Barques
Pollença, Spain
Most accessible sandy cove in Cala Sant Vicenç with cliffs and clear water.
20OBI 7.5+
Cala Blanca
Ciutadella, Spain
Compact west-coast resort cove popular for easy swimming and sunset-oriented stays.
21OBI 7.5+
Cala Bona Beach
Son Servera, Spain
Neighbouring resort beach with harbour-town atmosphere and easy family access.
22OBI 7.5+
Cala Capitán
Orihuela Costa, Spain
Small Orihuela cove with easier services but less fame than La Zenia
Cala Comtesa
Calvià, Spain
Compact cove near Illetes with clear water and easy access from Palma.
Cala Cortina
Cartagena, Spain
Cartagena’s signature city cove with clear water and easy access.
Cala Egos
Santanyí, Spain
Compact resort cove serving the Cala Egos area with clear protected water.