Which is the nicest Spanish Costa?

Our round-up of Spain's best costas will help narrow it down.
  • Costa del Sol. Best for families. ...
  • Costa Brava. Best for nightlife. ...
  • Costa Dorada. Best for thrill seekers. ...
  • Costa Blanca. Best for endless entertainment. ...
  • Costa Verde. Best for walking holidays. ...
  • Costa del Azahar. Best for couples. ...
  • Costa Calida. Best for R&R. ...
  • Costa de Almeria.




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Our round-up of Spain's best costas will help narrow it down.
  • Costa del Sol. Best for families. ...
  • Costa Brava. Best for nightlife. ...
  • Costa Dorada. Best for thrill seekers. ...
  • Costa Blanca. Best for endless entertainment. ...
  • Costa Verde. Best for walking holidays. ...
  • Costa del Azahar. Best for couples. ...
  • Costa Calida. Best for R&R. ...
  • Costa de Almeria.


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Being further south the Costa Blanca has the better climate and a longer season, that is the principal edge it has over the Brava. So if you were considering which would be best in May or September you would be advised to opt for the Blanca as you can be more certain of getting some warm sunshine.

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Bordering Portugal, on the southern tip of Spain you'll find the quiet region of Costa de la Luz. Its coastline overlooks the great Atlantic with its wide, sandy beaches backed by low rise hotels and local tapas bars. Relatively untouched by mass tourism, the area is one of the quietest Costas in Spain.

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Costa del Sol, whenever you choose Its warm climate when the rest of Spain is a lot colder. Over 320 days of sunshine a year and about 160 kilometres of coastline. Yes we're talking about the Costa del Sol.

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The Costa Blanca is home to many Blue Flag beaches and enjoys over 300 days of sunshine each year. This, combined with a vibrant nightlife and delicious culinary scene, makes the Costa Blanca one of the most popular destinations in Spain. The natural beauty of the region provides a unique setting.

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A combination of poor quality hotels at expensive prices and the growth of no-frills airlines such as Ryanair in the region has led First Choice to drop the area from its summer 2005 brochures, Travel Weekly magazine reported. Cosmos is reported to be considering following suit.

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What is Costa Brava Most Famous For? Costa Brava is a coastal region about 60 km away from Barcelona. Its Mediterranean climate makes it a favorite vacation spot year-round, though it's best in the summer when local festivals and music performances take place in various beach towns across the region.

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The city of Lloret de Mar may be popular for its sunrise and sandy beaches, but it becomes a lively nightlife hub come sundown. Known as the party capital of Costa Brava, you can find over 100 pubs and nightclubs lining its streets.

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Regional Spanish dialects Some say that the clearest, easiest-to-understand dialect of Spanish is found in the north-central community of Castilla y León (thus why the language is called castellano). The nearby areas of Castilla La Mancha and Madrid are also known for their relatively clear Spanish.

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Costa del Sol, whenever you choose Do you know one of the many virtues of the coastline in Andalusia? Its warm climate when the rest of Spain is a lot colder. Over 320 days of sunshine a year and about 160 kilometres of coastline. Yes we're talking about the Costa del Sol.

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Where do Expats in Costa Blanca Live?
  • Rojales. With a population of around 16,000, Rojales has a vibrant expat community with 68% of the population being non-Spanish. ...
  • Algorfa. ...
  • Altea. ...
  • Cabo Roig. ...
  • Guardamar Del Segura. ...
  • Ciudad Quesada.


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Thanks to its favourable geographical location, the climate is very pleasant at the Costa Blanca. In winter the temperature can sometimes reach 20 degrees; because of this it might even be, in winter, a few degrees warmer in the south of the Costa Blanca compared to the Costa del Sol.

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Costa Blanca has a mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and mild winters. If you're a sunseeker the best time to visit Costa Blanca is between June and August.

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Since Spain has a number of different climatic conditions, when you go will certainly influence the kind of holiday you have. Typically speaking, Spring (March to May) or Fall (September to November) are considered to be the best times to visit Spain.

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1. Alicante, Spain: For a daily dose of vitamin C. Located on Spain's southeast coast, Alicante has the highest number of sunny hours in Europe. With an average of 349 hours of sunshine per month (an average month has 730 hours in total, including nighttimes), it's a dream destination for sun lovers.

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