Playa de las Arenas & Playa de la Malvarrosa

Playa de las Arenas (aka ‘Cabanyal’) is the closest and most accessible beach to the city. The beach is lined with promenades, restaurants and a few bars. However, the area is used more for leisure activities and events, rather than a place for sunbathing.

There is no gay section on the beach, but the northern, quieter Playa de la Malvarrosa is popular with gay sunbathers and water sports fans.