Blue Flags 2026
Orihuela has 16 km of coastline between Torrevieja and Pilar de la Horadada. In 2026 ten beaches received a Blue Flag (ADEAC): Calas de Aguamarina, Barranco Rubio, Cabo Roig – La Caleta, Cala Capitán, Cala Cerrada, Cala Estaca, Campoamor – La Glea, La Zenia – Cala Bosque, Mil Palmeras and Punta Prima. The Dehesa de Campoamor yacht club also holds one.
Beaches from north to south
Descriptions are based on Orihuela Town Hall’s beaches page. Lifeguards, sunbeds and beach bars operate mainly in summer.
| Beach | What to know |
|---|---|
| Punta Prima | The northernmost beach, next to Torrevieja; a lift straight down to the bathing area, promenade, lifeguards, sunbeds and a beach bar in high season |
| Cala Mosca | A small cove with protected natural features; the Playa Flamenca promenade links it to Cala Estaca |
| Cala Estaca | Fine golden sand; summer lifeguards, children’s and sports areas; accessible beach with parking for people with reduced mobility |
| La Zenia – Cala Bosque | An accessible point where lifeguards help people with reduced mobility to bathe: adapted shower and changing room, amphibious chair, shade and an extra-wide walkway |
| Cala Capitán | Sand, with the Isla del Carmen islet splitting the cove into two bathing areas; summer lifeguards; accessible beach with parking for people with reduced mobility |
| Cala Cerrada | A cove in La Zenia sheltered by a cliff, easy access from the N-332 |
| Cabo Roig – La Caleta | Very calm water sheltered by the cape; next to Cabo Roig marina and a 16th-century watchtower |
| Calas de Aguamarina | A quiet cove between Cabo Roig and Campoamor; next to a plant micro-reserve and a fossil beach; a walkway leads to La Glea |
| Campoamor – La Glea | One of Orihuela’s largest beaches, by Campoamor marina; accessible, good for water sports, with a dune of protected plants |
| Barranco Rubio | Orihuela’s longest beach, in Campoamor: reddish cliffs and golden sand |
| Mil Palmeras | A natural open beach on the border with Pilar de la Horadada; beach bar, sunbeds and umbrellas in summer, children’s play area |
Accessibility
For people with reduced mobility the town hall highlights three options: the beach lift at Punta Prima, the accessible point with lifeguards and an amphibious chair at Cala Bosque (La Zenia), and the accessible beaches of Cala Estaca and Cala Capitán with parking for people with reduced mobility. La Glea is also listed as accessible. Check the accessible point’s hours with the Concejalía de Costa.
Safety
Swim where lifeguards are on duty and watch the flag on the mast. We explain the green, yellow and red flags in our Torrevieja beaches guide. In an emergency call 112.