{"id":104062,"date":"2026-05-25T08:00:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T06:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/sin-categoria\/mapa-costa-espana-mejores-ciudades-playa\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T10:32:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T08:32:32","slug":"map-spanish-coast-best-beach-towns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/lifestyle\/map-spanish-coast-best-beach-towns\/?lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Map of the spanish coast: The best beach towns to live in"},"content":{"rendered":"<table class=\"table table-striped table-color-200\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Spain has 7,661 km of coastline where the wild climate of the Atlantic and the calm of the Mediterranean coexist.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Donostia-San Sebasti\u00e1n<\/strong> is the most expensive coastal city to buy a home (\u20ac7,148\/m\u00b2), while <strong>A Coru\u00f1a and Vigo<\/strong> offer the most competitive prices (approx. \u20ac3,150\/m\u00b2), according to Fotocasa for April 2026.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valencia<\/strong> solidifies its position as a benchmark international destination after being chosen as the best city in the world to live in by Forbes magazine in 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Many of us dream of waking up every morning to the sound of the waves or having the chance to take a stroll along the sand at the end of the working day. Spain is, without a doubt, one of the best places in the world to make this wish come true.<\/p>\n<p>From Fotocasa, we have analyzed the coastline map to explain to you how the Spanish coasts are divided and which are the <strong>cities that best combine urban life with the maritime environment.<\/strong> In this article, you will discover the differences between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, the cost of housing in the most popular cities, and the key services for those looking for their ideal residence.<\/p>\n<p>But,<strong> do you know which are the coasts of Spain and which ones have the best cities to live in?<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"2\">Which are the coasts of Spain and how are they divided?<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_103725\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-103725\" class=\"wp-image-103725 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mapa-costas-de-espana-getty-images-1024x759.jpg\" alt=\"Mapa de las costas de Espa\u00f1a - Getty Images\" width=\"1024\" height=\"759\" title=\"-\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mapa-costas-de-espana-getty-images-1024x759.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mapa-costas-de-espana-getty-images-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mapa-costas-de-espana-getty-images-150x111.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mapa-costas-de-espana-getty-images-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mapa-costas-de-espana-getty-images-1536x1139.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mapa-costas-de-espana-getty-images-2048x1519.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-103725\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Map of the coasts of Spain &#8211; Getty Images<\/p><\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19\">The coasts of Spain are divided into two main major groups: those <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"71\">washed by the Atlantic Ocean<\/b> and those <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"109\">washed by the Mediterranean Sea<\/b>. According to official data, Spain has around <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"191\">7,661 km of coastline<\/b>, spread across the mainland coast, the archipelagos of the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands, the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla, and the places of sovereignty in North Africa.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19\"><section class=\"mini-posts\"><div class=\"row align-items-center\"><div class=\"col-4 col-md-3 pt-2 pb-2\"><div class=\"mini-posts__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/buyers\/evolution-of-house-prices-for-sale-in-spain\/?lang=en\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/How-much-does-it-cost-to-buy-a-house-in-Spain-355x230.png\" alt=\"How much does it cost to buy a house in Spain? [2026]\" title=\"-\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-8 col-md-9 pt-2 pb-2\"><h3 class=\"mini-posts__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/buyers\/evolution-of-house-prices-for-sale-in-spain\/?lang=en\">How much does it cost to buy a house in Spain? [2026]<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"4\">The Coastline of the Atlantic Ocean and the Cantabrian Sea<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">This slope is characterized by its colder waters, marine currents, and constant winds. In the north, the landscape stands out for its cliffs and spectacular gastronomy. These are the Spanish coasts washed by the Atlantic and the Cantabrian Sea:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"6\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">R\u00edas Baixas:<\/b> They belong to the Galician coast, with cold Atlantic waters.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">R\u00edas Altas:<\/b> Also in Galicia, with a more unstable climate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Mari\u00f1a Lucense:<\/b> Meeting point between the Atlantic and the Cantabrian Sea, known for its strong currents.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Costa Cant\u00e1brica:<\/b> Formed from west to east by the <b data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\">Costa Verde<\/b> (Asturias), the <b data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"76\">Costa C\u00e1ntabra<\/b>, and the <b data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"96\">Costa Vasca<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Costa de la Luz:<\/b> Comprises the coastline of Huelva and C\u00e1diz, in the southwestern mainland.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Canary Islands:<\/b> Atlantic archipelago with volcanic landscapes and ideal days for fishing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"7\">Coasts of the Mediterranean Sea and Balearic Islands<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">The Mediterranean coast offers better temperatures, calm waters, and crystal-clear beaches most of the year. It is the area with the most subdivisions and great appeal for <strong>sailing. <\/strong>These are the Spanish coasts washed by the Mediterranean Sea:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Costa Brava:<\/b> The northernmost coastline, in Girona.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Costa del Maresme:<\/b> Located in the province of Barcelona.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Costa Daurada:<\/b> In the province of Tarragona.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Costa del Azahar:<\/b> Runs along the province of Castell\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Costa de Valencia:<\/b> The coastline of the Valencian province.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Costa Blanca:<\/b> Located in the province of Alicante.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Costa C\u00e1lida:<\/b> Corresponds to the Region of Murcia.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,7,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Costa de Almer\u00eda:<\/b> The eastern coastline of Andalusia.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,8,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Costa Tropical:<\/b> Located in the province of Granada.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,9,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Costa del Sol:<\/b> The famous coastal strip of the province of M\u00e1laga.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,10,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Balearic Islands:<\/b> The Mediterranean island paradise, key destination for scuba diving and unspoiled coves.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fotocasa is the expert real estate portal if you are looking for your home in Spain and want to resolve your doubts about housing<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":282,"featured_media":104069,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"yes","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[13668],"tags":[15233,15236,15234,14821,13686,13687,13688,15235,13550,15164,15232,13547],"class_list":["post-104062","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-beach-towns-spain","tag-buying-property-spain","tag-coastal-cities-spain","tag-foreign","tag-houses-in-spain","tag-housing-doubts-in-spain","tag-lifestyle","tag-live-by-the-sea","tag-live-in-spain","tag-move-to-spain","tag-pain-coast","tag-real-estate-market"],"modified_by":"Patricia Andr\u00e9s","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104062","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/282"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=104062"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104062\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/104069"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=104062"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=104062"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=104062"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}