Andalusia knows a thing or two about beautiful beaches, and Seville can boast of having some of them right nearby. Five coastlines bathe the more than 1,000 kilometers of shoreline that make up its territory, featuring Blue Flags and a wealth of oases, bustling traditional beaches, unspoiled areas, marshes, waterfalls, endless boardwalks, and a sun that rises with the intensity of an Andalusian summer.
All in all, it boasts some of the best beaches in the entire country, and many of them are just an hour or two from Seville. You really don’t have to go very far.
The Costa de la Luz brings together a good number of beaches in the provinces of Huelva and Cádiz. Mazagón, with its vast stretch of beach, boasts fine golden sand nestled among scrub and small coves. Among its attractions are a surprising number of unspoiled and peaceful spots for those seeking unexplored havens of tranquility.
According to the prestigious National Geographic magazine, Cuesta Maneli, between Mazagón and Matalascañas, ranks among the top three beaches in the country.
🚗 1 hour 18 minutes (112.3 kilometers)
Valdelagrana (El Puerto de Santa María)
Valdelagrana Beach belongs to El Puerto de Santa María and is one of the best beaches near Seville: it’s just over an hour away. A true coastal paradise that draws hundreds of beachgoers every summer—some on day trips and others who stay overnight, extending their vacation for days on end.
And it makes sense that they do. Valdelagrana is all about fine golden sand, clean waters, and spacious beaches with views of Cádiz.
But this beach town has no shortage of attractions: plenty of beach bars, a quiet boardwalk, and the Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, a heritage gem for those seeking endless leisure and cultural options this summer.
El Puerto de Santa María also offers alternative activities such as Candlelight concerts. The Monastery of San Miguel is one of the city’s venues that hosts these popular musical events.
🚗 1 hour 22 minutes (113.5 kilometers)
Chipiona is a bustling summer destination, home to hundreds of Sevillians who make the pilgrimage every season to this popular coastal town. And it’s no wonder.
In addition to its five beaches of fine white sand, there is a wide range of culinary options, the tallest lighthouse in Europe, and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Regla, just a few steps from the sea.
🚗 1 hour 27 minutes (110.7 kilometers)
Sanlúcar de Barrameda boasts several virtues. Its proximity to the Doñana Nature Reserve via a small boat, the Bajo de Guía beach, its flamenco roots, and its connection to horses and gastronomy—which in no way detracts from the above.
Prawns, catfish, sand potatoes, rice with duck, and manzanilla sherry are all part of Sanlúcar’s seductive culinary universe.
🚗 1 hour 21 minutes (101.3 kilometers)
Matalascañas attracts thousands of visitors year-round, including a good number of Sevillians in particular.
The reasons are obvious to everyone: its proximity (it’s possibly the closest beach to Seville) and family-friendly atmosphere. Beyond these merits, it also stands as a summer paradise surrounded by nature.
A fun fact for the uninitiated: the Torre de la Higuera, standing in the sea near the shore, has welcomed visitors since the Lisbon earthquake of 1755.
🚗 1 hour 15 minutes (98.8 kilometers)
Bolonia is an oasis of dunes within the Estrecho Natural Park, where cows create an idyllic scene just a few steps from the sea. Roaming among the sand and the landscape dotted with pine groves, they form a picture that is hard to replicate. It is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful beaches in Spain—if not the best— just 207 kilometers from Seville.
To all this, we must add the beauty of its crystal-clear beach and the ruins of Baelo Claudia, a Roman city that bears witness to history and presides over this summer destination. By the way, we recommend this guide for a weekend campervan trip through the province of Cádiz.
🚗 2 hours 16 minutes (198.2 kilometers)
Zahara de los Atunes
Halfway between Tarifa and Barbate lies Zahara de los Atunes, one of the undisputed jewels of the Andalusian summer. Zahara Castle and Jadraza Palace, along with the Parish Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen and the tuna, constitute the main heritage treasures of this town in Cadiz.
You’ll have plenty of reasons to visit its beaches—four semi-virgin, vast, and divine destinations to enjoy a summer day under the sun.
🚗 2 hours 15 minutes (186.4 kilometers)
Let the other destinations not detract from one of the most picturesque white villages on the Andalusian coast. Conil de la Frontera never ceases to amaze visitors with its spectacular beaches, hidden coves, tapas, and fried seafood.
Whitewashed houses, a lively nightlife, and sunsets so fiery you’d be crazy to miss its beaches—so beautiful and close to Seville that it’ll take you less than two hours to get there.
🚗 1 hour 50 minutes (152 kilometers)
La Flecha Beach
La Flecha, untamed and rugged, is part of the Marismas del Río Piedras y Flechas del Rompido Natural Park. It is also known as Flecha de Nueva Umbría or, colloquially, “the other side.”
Located between the towns of Lepe, Cartaya, and Punta Umbría, and next to the mouth of the Piedras River , this visual idyll lies so close to Seville. To reach this beach, you must take one of the ferries departing from El Rompido.
🚗 1 hour 29 minutes (124 kilometers)
La Barrosa boasts 8 kilometers of golden sand lapped by crystal-clear waters. One of the best beaches near Seville, it has everything you could ask for in a summer getaway: restaurants that are pure seaside charm, opportunities for water sports, and one of the most incredible beach bars in the country.
🚗 1 hour 40 minutes (134 kilometers)
El Portil
Between Cartaya and Punta Umbría, El Portil is a well-known beach that is both picturesque and family-friendly. A 4-kilometer stretch of sand at the mouth of the Odiel River for those who prefer quiet getaways, in a natural setting dotted with traditional local businesses.
Its waters are usually calm, perfect for water sports, and just 300 meters away, you can visit the El Portil Lagoon. A freshwater spot, a stopover for migratory birds, and with a trail nearby.
