Selection using published criteria
We rank 185 beaches using the objective information available: historical water tests, facilities, accessibility, lifeguards, Blue Flag status and beach characteristics. Popularity in public polls is only a secondary signal.
Location and status
Each beach popup states whether the flag is confirmed or estimated. Water quality and Blue Flag status are shown separately.
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Santa Pola · Alicante
2
Jávea/Xàbia · Alicante
3
Elche/Elx · Alicante
6
Calp · Alicante
7
Elche/Elx · Alicante
8
Orihuela · Alicante
9
Torrevieja · Alicante
10
Alacant/Alicante · Alicante
11
Orihuela · Alicante
13
El Campello · Alicante
15
Calp · Alicante
17
Villajoyosa/La Vila Joiosa · Alicante
18
Elche/Elx · Alicante
Objective comparison
| Beach | Annual water quality | Blue Flag | Accessible | Lifeguards | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playa TamaritSanta Pola | Excellent | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7 published |
| Playa de L' ArenalJávea/Xàbia | Excellent | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7 published |
| Playa El CarabassiElche/Elx | Excellent | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4 published |
| Playa Punta del RasetDénia | Excellent | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7 published |
| Playa de L'AltetElche/Elx | Excellent | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7 published |
| Playa de L'Arenal-BolCalp | Excellent | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7 published |
| Playa Dels Arenals del SolElche/Elx | Excellent | Yes | Yes | Yes | 6 published |
| Playa Mil PalmerasOrihuela | Excellent | Yes | Yes | Yes | 6 published |
| Playa de La MataTorrevieja | Excellent | Yes | Yes | Yes | 6 published |
| Playa del PostiguetAlacant/Alicante | Excellent | Yes | Yes | Yes | 6 published |
| Playa Cala CapitanOrihuela | Excellent | Yes | Yes | Yes | 6 published |
| Playa de Les BovetesDénia | Excellent | Yes | Yes | Yes | 6 published |
| Playa del Carrer de La MarEl Campello | Excellent | Yes | Yes | Yes | 6 published |
| Playa del VaradorSanta Pola | Excellent | Yes | Yes | Yes | 6 published |
| Playa de La FossaCalp | Excellent | Yes | Yes | Yes | 5 published |
| Playa de La RoquetaGuardamar del Segura | Excellent | Yes | Yes | Yes | 5 published |
| Playa El ParadisVillajoyosa/La Vila Joiosa | Excellent | Yes | Yes | Yes | 5 published |
| Playa de La MarinaElche/Elx | Excellent | Yes | Yes | Yes | 5 published |
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Published play area and lifeguard service
Playa TamaritView details →Playa de L' ArenalView details →Playa Punta del RasetView details →Playa de L'AltetView details →Playa de L'Arenal-BolView details →Playa Dels Arenals del SolView details →Published surfing area
Playa TamaritView details →Playa El CarabassiView details →Playa de L'AltetView details →Playa de L'Arenal-BolView details →Playa Dels Arenals del SolView details →Playa El ParadisView details →Naturism recorded by the source
Playa El CarabassiView details →Playa del PinetView details →Playa del Racó del ConillView details →Playa de La SolsidaView details →Playa de L'EsparrellóView details →Cala de Aigua DolçView details →Published accessible access or walkways
Playa TamaritView details →Playa de L' ArenalView details →Playa El CarabassiView details →Playa Punta del RasetView details →Playa de L'AltetView details →Playa de L'Arenal-BolView details →Methodology
Historical water quality contributes up to 25 points; facilities 20; Blue Flag 15; accessibility 15; the detail of the physical profile 15; and lifeguards and first aid 10. Popularity can contribute up to 30 points when an identified, dated public poll is available: first place receives 30, last place 5 and intermediate positions a proportional score. This signal never replaces the other criteria, and unknown fields are not treated as “no”.
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