Beaches of Costa Blanca

Here on the Orihuela Costa we are blessed to have several beautiful white powdery beaches and hidden coves. Many of which have been awarded the prestigious blue flag status and 3 of which have won the 'Q' Award which is a symbol of excellence in the condition and the services offered on the beaches.

Punta Prima

This cove beach is a favourite of regular holiday makers, it is narrow beach which is set on 2 different levels and accessed by ramps and stairs. Punta Prima beach has several beach bars, cafes and restaurants along the upper level promenade and on the lower level it has one small and one large fine white sand beach and rocky coves to enjoy. The beach is situated on the most Northerly part of the Orihuela Costa and is on the paseo which is a lovely coastal walk, so it will either be your first or last stop depending which direction you are walking! Punta Prima beach can be found just off the N332 just behind Punta Prima restaurants and shops.

Playa Flamenca

Playa Flamenca is the next beach along from Punta Prima, it is a blue flag award winning beach with fine sand and is a favourite of sun-seekers and bathers alike. The facilities on this beach are excellent with parking facilities, special access for less able people, play areas, toilets, life guard towers and plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars situated on the beach-front Plaza. The beach can be found on the other side of the N332 where the Town Hall which contains the tourist office is situated.

La Zenia

This is one of the busiest beaches in the Orihuela Costa, it has 2 large beaches either side of the hotel and has all sorts of water sports to enjoy. Here you can enjoy the fine white sand and bathe in the warm waters of the Mediterranean as well as take a thrilling ride on a jet ski, banana boat and much more. The beach has parking facilities, access for less able people, life guard tower, red cross station, beach bar and restaurant. The beach is accessed from the N332 near to Zenia Boulevard shopping centre and the bars and restaurants of La Zenia.

Cala Capitan

This is the next beach along from La Zenia before Cabo Roig, this is a large sandy beach which has 2 distinct swimming areas. There is a shallow area which is perfect for the children to safely have fun in the sea, and the deeper area more suited to adults. This beach can be found to the right of La Zenia beach just before Cabo Roig Beach.

Cabo Roig

This is a coved shape beach which has been refurbished to give easier access, this beach has plenty to offer from excellent quality water and fine sand to the ideal environment for water sports. There is a wide range of water sports on offer here such as sailing, windsurfing, water skiing and more. The beach has parking facilities, toilets, bus stop, life guard tower and red cross station together with a range of restaurants within walking distance. The beach can be found behind the Cabo Roig strip along the N332.

Dehesa de Campoamor

This is the starting point or ending point of the Paseo, the area of Dehesa de Campoamor has a beautiful long sandy beach which is split into two. Playa de la Glea which is also known as the big beach is the best equipped of the two beaches and is the most popular beach for visitors from Murcia and residents. Playa de Barranco Rubio is known as the small beach and it is usually visited by those tourists from Alicante and Murcia every year, this makes for a very enjoyable and friendly atmosphere during the summer months.