La Costa Dorada (gold seaside) receives its name for a reason, because if you visit Tarragona, you will find beaches with a fine golden sand, blue water and palm trees, all in an environment where you will be welcomed by outgoing and lovely people. It is definitely a great option to get to know the Spanish culture while enjoying the Mediterranean lifestyle.

Tarragona has almost 15km of easily accessible beaches and some off the beaten track bays with crystal clear waters. It is worth to mention the excellent quality of Tarragona’s beaches, since many of them were awarded with the blue flag, a distinctive to the bests Spanish beaches in terms hygiene, landscape, security and services such as showers. Besides, some of these beaches are surrounded by protected natural areas or ecosystems of dunes, birds and vegetation, such as el Bosc de la Marquesa nearby the Platja Llarga, which reflects how rich the Spanish heritage is and the numerous different places to visit in Spain. The warm weather is also one of the main attractions for many brits in Spain. Tarragona’s weather is warm and sunny which will allow you to find pleasing water temperatures and sunbathing between June to September.

A fine golden sand, clear waters and sunny beaches with a clean look all year round is what distinguishes the beaches of Benidorm from the rest. The promenade of the popular Playa de Levante offers numerous services such as bars, restaurants, clothing and accessories stores, and also has a lively nightlife with numerous nightclubs.

To the north of Benidorm, you can find two small bays of sand and rock, Cala del Tio Ximo and Cala Almadrava, which are two of the best places to visit in Spain if you like scuba diving and beaches without crowds. To the south, the playa de Poniente competes in beauty and services with Benidorm, and both have in common that, thanks to their orientation, the sun bathes them in winter until their sunset and in summer until after eight o'clock. Between these two beaches, in a section that corresponds to the old town, there is the small Cala de Mal Pas and, in front of it, the Island of Benidorm, a fantastic off the beaten track area for diving enthusiasts.