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Best Beaches in Costa Blanca (Alicante & Jávea)

Expansive golden city beaches, dramatic coastal limestone massifs, sheltered cliffside snorkeling coves in Jávea and Benitatxell, and reliable warm Mediterranean swimming across Alicante province.

Peak Sea Temp: 26.2°C (NOAA 30y)
Avg Daily Budget: €54/day
Primary Surface: Pebbles / Shingle
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Cala del Moraig in Benitatxell, Costa Blanca, Spain
Benitatxell, Costa Blanca, Spain•Balearic Sea
2nd Highest scenery score in Balearic Sea
26.1°C sea
40/day
Pebbles
35°C• Scenic
Stays from €40/n
Cala Granadella in Jávea, Costa Blanca, Spain
Jávea, Costa Blanca, Spain•Balearic Sea
26.1°C sea
48/day
Pebbles
35°C• Scenic
Stays from €48/n
Playa del Postiguet in Alicante, Costa Blanca, Spain
Alicante, Costa Blanca, Spain•Balearic Sea
26.2°C sea
65/day
Golden Sand
35°C• Kids
Stays from €65/n
Playa de Levante in Benidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain
Benidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain•Balearic Sea
26.2°C sea
62/day
Golden Sand
35°C• Kids
Stays from €62/n

Compare Costa Blanca (Alicante & Jávea) Head-to-Head

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Costa Blanca (Alicante & Jávea) vs Mallorca

Mallorca excels in dramatic cliffside calas, pristine island water clarity, and scenic Tramuntana coastal drives. Costa Blanca offers expansive golden city beaches in Alicante and Benidorm, sheltered deep-water snorkeling bays in Jávea, and lower average daily budgets.

Best: June to OctoberView Comparison
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Costa Blanca (Alicante & Jávea) vs Costa Brava

Costa Blanca delivers wide golden city beaches, warmer sea temperatures, and year-round sunshine around Alicante and Jávea. Costa Brava features cooler, emerald cliffside coves and dense Mediterranean pine woodlands.

Best: June to OctoberView Comparison
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Costa Blanca (Alicante & Jávea) vs Costa de la Luz

Costa Blanca in Alicante features warm, placid Mediterranean waters ideal for swimming and family days. Costa de la Luz in Cádiz offers vast shifting dunes, Roman ruins at Bolonia, and powerful Atlantic breezes favored by kitesurfers.

Best: June to SeptemberView Comparison
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Costa Blanca (Alicante & Jávea) vs Valencia

Costa Blanca in Alicante features dramatic limestone sea cliffs, sheltered snorkeling coves in Jávea, and lively resort bays. Valencia provides vast open urban sands, natural dunes at El Saler, seamless metro access, and world-renowned gastronomy.

Best: May to OctoberView Comparison