Orihuela Costa offers a wide range of beaches, all awarded the Blue Flag – an international label that guarantees water quality, safety, environmental care, and cleanliness of facilities. Here’s a practical overview:

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1. Playa Flamenca (Cala Estaca & Cala Mosca)

• Free parking nearby: ✅ Yes

• Sunbeds & umbrellas: ✅

• Children’s playground: ✅

• Beach bar: ✅

• Dogs allowed: ✅ Specific dog-friendly area at Cala Mosca II

• Blue Flag: ✅

• Ambience: Family-friendly beach with a promenade lined with palm trees.

2. Playa La Zenia (Cala Bosque)

• Free parking nearby: ✅ Yes

• Sunbeds & umbrellas: ✅

• Beach bar: ✅

• Blue Flag: ✅

• Ambience: Large sandy beach, very popular in summer, great for families.

3. Playa Cabo Roig (Cala Capitán)

• Free parking nearby: ✅ Yes

• Sunbeds & umbrellas: ✅

• Beach bar: ✅

• Blue Flag: ✅

• Ambience: Calm, protected beach with shallow clear water.

4. Playa Punta Prima

• Free parking nearby: ✅ Yes

• Sunbeds & umbrellas: ✅

• Beach bar: ✅

• Blue Flag: ✅

• Ambience: Small but charming beach with beautiful coastal views.

5. Cala La Caleta (Cabo Roig)

• Free parking nearby: ✅ Yes

• Sunbeds & umbrellas: ✅

• Beach bar: ✅

• Blue Flag: ✅

• Ambience: Crescent-shaped beach, great for swimming and watersports. Sometimes hosts activities like paddleboarding, yoga or Zumba.

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Beaches of Torrevieja

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1. Playa de La Mata
Free parking nearby: ✅ Yes
Sunbeds & parasols: ✅
Beach bars: ✅

2. Playa del Cura
Free parking nearby: ❌ No (limited in summer)
Sunbeds & parasols: ✅
Beach bars: ✅

3. Playa de Los Náufragos
Free parking nearby: ✅ Yes
Sunbeds & parasols: ✅
Children’s play area: ✅
Beach bars: ✅
Dogs allowed: ✅

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Beach of Mil Palmeras

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Playa Mil Palmeras
Free parking nearby: ✅ Yes
Sunbeds & parasols: ✅
Children’s play area: ✅
Beach bars: ✅