Best snorkel beaches in Spain, 2026
13 snorkel beaches in Spain that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to snorkel travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Cala Les Rotes
Dénia, Spain
Rocky marine area south of Dénia favored for clear-water snorkeling
2OBI 7.5+
Cala Reona
Cartagena, Spain
Rocky-sandy cove near Cabo de Palos with strong snorkelling appeal.
3OBI 7.5+
Platja de l'Estartit
L'Estartit, Spain
Main beach facing the Medes Islands, a key base for diving and family trips.
4OBI 7.5+
Playa Chica
Tías, Spain
Small protected beach and one of the island’s best shore-diving access beaches.
5OBI 7.5+
Playa de Berengueles
Almuñécar, Spain
Small marina-side cove with excellent swimming and underwater interest.
6OBI 7.5+
Playa de Cabrón
Agüimes, Spain
Important dive and snorkel coast within the Arinaga marine environment.
7OBI 7.5+
Playa de La Herradura
Almuñécar, Spain
Wide sheltered bay and one of Costa Tropical’s best-known beach destinations.
8OBI 7.5+
Playa de La Restinga
El Pinar de El Hierro, Spain
The beach beside El Hierro’s main diving village, valuable for marine activities and village atmosphere.
9OBI 7.5+
Playa de Las Calmas
El Pinar de El Hierro, Spain
A quiet southern coast spot in the Mar de las Calmas zone, relevant for marine-life discovery.
10OBI 7.5+
Playa de Levante Cabo de Palos
Cartagena, Spain
Main Cabo de Palos beach close to one of Murcia’s best diving areas.
11OBI 7.5+
Playa de Los Cancajos
Breña Baja, Spain
Protected lava-rock bays near the airport with easy swimming, snorkeling, and hotel access.
12OBI 7.5+
Playa de Risco Verde
Agüimes, Spain
Rocky Arinaga shoreline known by divers and local sea swimmers.
13OBI 7.5+
Playa de Sardina del Norte
Gáldar, Spain
Northern fishing-village beach known for clear water and dive-friendly conditions.