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The best-rated Beaches on the Costa del Sol

Our honest ranking of the highest-rated beaches on the Costa del Sol. These 20 are the best of 59 that each have 50 or more Google reviews, so a single five-star review can never top the list.

Ranked by average Google rating, then by number of reviews. Only businesses with at least 50 reviews qualify, and 59 made the cut. No paid placement, ever.

1

Barranco Tajo de Ronda

Ronda

4.9(75)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 75 reviews

Barranco Tajo de Ronda is a beach in Ronda, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.9 from 75 reviews.
2

Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo

Nerja

4.7(8447)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 8447 reviews

Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo is a beach in Nerja, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.7 from 8447 reviews.
3

Puente de las Curtidurías

Ronda

4.7(312)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 312 reviews

Puente de las Curtidurías is a beach in Ronda, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.7 from 312 reviews.
4

Cala del Cañuelo

Nerja

4.6(2378)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2378 reviews

Cala del Cañuelo is a beach in Nerja, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.6 from 2378 reviews.
5

Camping El Sur

Ronda

4.6(2146)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2146 reviews

Camping El Sur is a beach in Ronda, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.6 from 2146 reviews.
6

Playa Fuengirola

Fuengirola

4.6(1642)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1642 reviews

Playa Fuengirola is a beach in Fuengirola, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.6 from 1642 reviews.
7

Playa de Carvajal

Fuengirola

4.6(153)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 153 reviews

Playa de Carvajal is a beach in Fuengirola, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.6 from 153 reviews.
8

Playa Alexis

Fuengirola

4.6(148)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 148 reviews

Playa Alexis is a beach in Fuengirola, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.6 from 148 reviews.
9

Playa de las Gaviotas

Fuengirola

4.6(137)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 137 reviews

Playa de las Gaviotas is a beach in Fuengirola, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.6 from 137 reviews.
10

Torre del Hacho

Antequera

4.6(118)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 118 reviews

Torre del Hacho is a beach in Antequera, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.6 from 118 reviews.
11

Finca Las Navillas

Antequera

4.6(112)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 112 reviews

Finca Las Navillas is a beach in Antequera, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.6 from 112 reviews.
12

Playa Marbella

Marbella

4.6(110)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 110 reviews

Playa Marbella is a beach in Marbella, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.6 from 110 reviews.
13

Hawai Playa

Torremolinos

4.6(105)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 105 reviews

Hawai Playa is a beach in Torremolinos, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.6 from 105 reviews.
14

Nerja Playa Burriana

Nerja

4.5(18354)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 18354 reviews

Nerja Playa Burriana is a beach in Nerja, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.5 from 18354 reviews.
15

Playa Rincón del Sol

Torremolinos

4.5(1578)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1578 reviews

Playa Rincón del Sol is a beach in Torremolinos, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.5 from 1578 reviews.
16

Playa de los Álamos

Torremolinos

4.5(1047)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1047 reviews

Playa de los Álamos is a beach in Torremolinos, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.5 from 1047 reviews.
17

Playa de Fuengirola

Fuengirola

4.5(775)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 775 reviews

Playa de Fuengirola is a beach in Fuengirola, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.5 from 775 reviews.
18

Playa del Bajondillo

Torremolinos

4.5(344)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 344 reviews

Playa del Bajondillo is a beach in Torremolinos, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.5 from 344 reviews.
19

Playa del Lido

Torremolinos

4.5(318)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 318 reviews

Playa del Lido is a beach in Torremolinos, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.5 from 318 reviews.
20

Playa Ancha

Casares

4.5(160)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 160 reviews

Playa Ancha is a beach in Casares, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.5 from 160 reviews.

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Frequently asked questions

How are the best beaches chosen?

We rank every published business by its average Google rating, requiring at least 50 reviews to qualify, so popularity is earned. 59 businesses met that bar, and the top scorers are listed. There is no paid placement.

What is the highest-rated of the beaches?

Barranco Tajo de Ronda in Ronda currently tops the list, with a 4.9 out of 5 Google rating from 75 reviews.

How good are the top beaches?

The top 20 beaches in this ranking average 4.6 out of 5 on Google, well above the typical local score.