The 5 coasts of Andalusia

It has been long overdue, but summer has finally arrived and the coast is once again the preferred destination. Many travelers will head to Andalusia, an Autonomous Community that can boast of having up to 5 coasts, one in each of its provinces bathed by the sea and all of them with their own names. Cliffs, beaches, marshes and dunes make up the seascape of the Andalusian summer.

Costa del Sol (Malaga)

Tourism in Andalusia owes a lot to the Costa del Sol, which stretches from the eastern end of the province of Malaga to Sotogrande (San Roque), already on the Cadiz coast. Its 161 kilometer length is dotted with some of the most historic tourist towns, such as Marbella or Torremolinos, where tourism germinated half a century ago.

This stretch of coastline receives millions of visitors during the summer, many of them also interested in practicing water sports. In fact, 40% of the berths for sports boats on the entire Andalusian coast are located here, offered by 11 marinas and yacht clubs. Lovers of scuba diving, diving, jet skiing or fishing will also find the Costa del Sol a perfect destination to give free rein to their hobby.

Costa de la Luz (Huelva)

Wide white sand beaches are the calling card of the Costa de la Luz, which stretches between the mouth of the Guadiana River -on the border between Spain and Portugal- and the mouth of the Guadalquivir River. The landscape of dunes and pine forests captivates those who seek contrast and enjoy more solitary and wild spaces.

The coast of Huelva, which also has numerous marinas, has the best conditions for practicing sailing sports, thanks to the good weather at practically any time of the year. The most popular coastal towns are Ayamonte, Isla Cristina, Lepe, Cartaya, Punta Umbría, Mazagón and Matalascañas, fishing towns today eminently touristic.

Costa de la Luz (Cádiz)

The Costa de la Luz does not end in Huelva. Its domains cover the land of Cádiz, a province that enjoys the southernmost location of the entire Peninsula. Coveted by Tartessians, Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs… Cádiz has 200 kilometers of fine, golden sand that delights vacationers.

Chipiona, Rota, El Puerto de Santa María, Puerto Real, Chiclana, Conil, Barbate and Tarifa are some of the typical tourist enclaves, with excellent infrastructures and the possibility of finding beaches suitable for windsurfing. Horse fans should not forget that during the summer Sanlúcar de Barrameda hosts its famous races, which take place on the popular Bajo de Guía beach.

Tropical Coast (Grenada)

A privileged coastal strip that has the best conditions and attractions for a perfect vacation, sensing North Africa and the Sierra Nevada. This area has a subtropical microclimate, which guarantees about 320 sunny days a year and an average temperature of around 20ºC. Its best-known tourist centers are Almuñécar, Salobreña, Motril, Castell de Ferro and La Rábita, places suitable for practicing sports such as windsurfing, surfing, scuba diving, fishing, sailing and water skiing, but also golf. , tennis or horse riding.

The proximity of Sierra Nevada, 40 kilometers away, is lucky for those who like to combine sea and mountains during their vacations. The station also offers a wide range of activities during the summer months.

Almeria coast

The Costa de Almería opens up to the Mediterranean Sea in a peculiar landscape, deserted in some areas and full of greenhouse crops in others. To the west, before reaching Aguadulce, the coastline becomes more rugged and the leading role is dominated by strong cliffs. But, from there, a flat area opens up where numerous tourist towns are emerging, such as Roquetas de Mar. Beautiful beaches such as Guardias Viejas, Balerma and Balanegra follow one another until reaching Adra, a town of Phoenician origin.

Undoubtedly, one of the wonders of this Andalusian province is the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, an idyllic setting with virgin and deserted beaches, and clear waters to enjoy scuba diving, sailing or windsurfing… Or just relax before contemplating the impressive spectacle offered by the cliffs violently beaten by the waves.