Beaches Near Gran Alacant 2026

Gran Alacant is one of the few places on the Costa Blanca where you can access several completely different beach types within 20 minutes by car. A wild dune beach is just around the corner, a fully-serviced town beach waits in Santa Pola, and half an hour by boat lies a Marine Nature Reserve. Which one suits today?

Quick Comparison — 7 Beaches Near Gran Alacant

Playa del Carabassi

3 km from Gran Alacant Free (several dozen spaces)🏖️ Blue Flag

Ratings

Family-friendly

Quietness

Facilities

• ✓ Lifeguards (July–August)
• ✓ Beach bar
• ✓ Showers
• ✓ Toilets

A seven-kilometre wild beach with protected sand dunes and crystal-clear water — the closest major beach to Gran Alacant. The sandy bottom is flat and gradual, reaching just 1.5 metres depth at 80 metres from shore, making it ideal for young swimmers. Water visibility often reaches 8–10 metres. Lifeguards are on duty every day in July and August from 10:00 to 19:00. A small beach bar (chiringuito) sells drinks and ice cream near the main entrance. There is no natural shade on the beach, so bring a parasol.

💡 Tip: Arrive before 10:00 on summer weekends to guarantee a parking spot. In September you will almost always find the beach quiet even at midday.

Playa Levante (Santa Pola)

5 km from Gran Alacant Paid zone (€0.80/hour)🏖️ Blue Flag

Ratings

Family-friendly

Quietness

Facilities

• ✓ Lifeguards (all summer)
• ✓ Restaurants
• ✓ Equipment hire
• ✓ Accessible entry
• ✓ Showers
• ✓ Toilets

The nearest town beach in Santa Pola, equipped with everything a family might need. The seafloor is soft sand with no rocks, staying shallow for a long distance — excellent for toddlers and non-swimmers. Restaurants and cafés line the adjacent promenade. Lifeguards are on duty throughout the whole summer season. The beach is fully adapted for wheelchair users, including a water-entry ramp. Blue Flag certified in 2026.

💡 Tip: Paid parking at the Paseo Marítimo. Outside peak season, free parking is available near Port Deportivo.

Playa Varadero (Santa Pola)

6 km from Gran Alacant Free at the promenade

Ratings

Family-friendly

Quietness

Facilities

• ✓ Lifeguards (July–August)
• ✓ Bars
• ✓ Showers

A quieter town beach on the north side of the Santa Pola fishing harbour, consistently less crowded than Levante. The views of colourful fishing boats add a local character you will not find at busier tourist beaches. The sandy bottom is clean, with a gentle slope. At low tide you can walk along the shoreline and collect shells. The beach sits right next to the promenade, making a stroll to the local market or harbour an easy after-swim option.

💡 Tip: In the evenings this beach turns into a local meeting point — a lovely spot for watching the sunset over the sea.

Cala de la Mosca

7 km from Gran Alacant Limited roadside (free)

Ratings

Family-friendly

Quietness

Facilities

• ✓ No facilities
• ✓ Natural rock formations

A small, wild cove tucked into the cliffs between Gran Alacant and Cabo de Santa Pola. The water here is exceptionally clear, with visibility of 8–12 metres and rich underwater life including wrasse, bream, and octopus — making it the best snorkelling spot within a short drive of the apartment. The 10-minute walk from the roadside parking adds to its secluded feel. No toilets, bars, or lifeguards — bring everything you need. Not recommended for young children due to the rocky entry.

💡 Tip: Best visited in the morning when the sun shines directly into the cove. Wear water shoes — the entry is rocky.

El Pinet Beach (La Marina)

12 km from Gran Alacant Free (large grounds)

Ratings

Family-friendly

Quietness

Facilities

• ✓ Seasonal bar
• ✓ Showers
• ✓ Large parking

A long, wild beach beside the La Mata and La Marina lagoon estuary. Stronger onshore winds make it the favourite spot for windsurfers and kitesurfers in the area, while the natural landscape draws visitors who want to escape the crowds entirely. The beach sits within a protected nature area — behind the dunes stretches a reserve with characteristic coastal vegetation. Wide and consistently uncrowded even in August.

💡 Tip: Great for nature lovers and wind-sport watchers. Avoid on days with strong gusts if you have small children — the waves can be powerful.

Tabarca — Marine Nature Reserve

25 min by boat from Santa Pola from Gran Alacant Paid at Santa Pola harbour

Ratings

Family-friendly

Quietness

Facilities

• ✓ Island restaurants
• ✓ Snorkelling
• ✓ Diving
• ✓ Car-free island

Spain's smallest inhabited island, 25 minutes by ferry from Santa Pola. The waters around Tabarca form Spain's first Marine Nature Reserve, declared in 1986 — water visibility regularly reaches 15–20 metres, and the marine life is the richest on the whole Costa Blanca. The island is completely car-free, with a small village, a 18th-century fortress wall, and several restaurants serving fresh seafood. A full-day trip combining snorkelling, swimming, and lunch is the classic way to experience Tabarca.

💡 Tip: Ferries depart from Santa Pola several times daily. Book tickets in advance in July–August — return fare is approximately €18–22 per person.

Guardamar del Segura Beaches

18 km from Gran Alacant Free (extensive)🏖️ Blue Flag

Ratings

Family-friendly

Quietness

Facilities

• ✓ Lifeguards (all summer)
• ✓ Restaurants
• ✓ Showers
• ✓ Toilets
• ✓ Playground

Several kilometres of wide, fine-sand beaches backed by a planted pine forest that provides natural shade — one of the longest natural beach stretches on the Costa Blanca. The gradual sandy entry is perfect for young children, and you can often see shoals of small fish swimming right at the shoreline. Year-round tourist facilities include family restaurants a short walk away and a full-length promenade. Blue Flag certified. The nearby Dune Park (Parque de las Dunas) adds a unique nature walk with prehistoric ruins.

💡 Tip: The pine forest behind the beach offers rare natural shade. Pack a picnic and combine the beach with a walk through the Dune Park.

Frequently Asked Questions

From Brisa Alacant apartment you are perfectly positioned — Carabassi is literally around the corner, and every other beach on this list is reachable in at most 25 minutes. Planning several different beach days is well worth it: wild dunes, Marine Reserve snorkelling, and a harbour promenade are all within easy reach.

Ready to book a stay next to Carabassi? Check availability at Brisa Alacant or read the full Carabassi Beach guide.