Best beaches in Mandal

5 ranked beaches in Mandal, Agder

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

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Banken Beach
Small Mandal town beach with local use, added as a lower-tier alternative to Sjøsanden.

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7.0

Kanelstranda

Secondary Mandal beach near Sjøsanden, useful but kept separate by recognized local name.

7.0

Kanelstranda Beach

Well-loved Mandal beach near Sjøsanden but distinct enough for local discovery.

7.0

Sjøsanden

Iconic Mandal beach backed by Furulunden, often treated as a signature Sørlandet sand beach.

7.0

Sjøsanden Beach

One of southern Norway’s most celebrated sandy beaches near Mandal.

7.0

What makes Mandal's beaches stand out?

Mandal sits in Agder, Norway and is home to 5 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Mandal or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.