Seville puts travelers close to a variety of different beaches offering virtually unending fun in the sun that you, your partner and the whole family can enjoy. Some beaches are better for relaxing while others are best suited for water sports and adventure.

When you visit the local beaches, you'll never find yourself too far away from Seville proper. Plus, the array of public transportation options makes it easy to get around. Take a look at some of the best beaches near Seville.

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    Playa de Bolonia, Bolonia

    Visit a beach by Roman ruins

    Playa de Bolonia, Bolonia
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    Playa de Bolonia, Bolonia is an alluring golden-sand beach that's located near the Roman ruins of Baelo Claudia offering fun in the sun and history. The beach is named after the nearby village, and most of the community here is near the beach. That means you won't have to go far for the conveniences of town.

    If you're interested in history, be sure to stop by Baelo Claudia, some of the most complete Roman ruins ever found in Spain. The beach is 2.4 miles in total, so there's plenty of room to explore. You'll find it all just over 2 hours south of Seville.

    Location: 11391 Bolonia, Spain, Cádiz, Spain

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    Playa De Las Redes, El Puerto de Santa María

    Enjoy a family-friendly beach

    Playa De Las Redes, El Puerto de Santa María
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    Playa De Las Redes, El Puerto de Santa María is a fun beach in the Cadiz region with something special for everyone alongside golden sands and emerald waters. A lot of visitors simply relax along the shore, but there are plenty of opportunities to go into the water as well.

    This beach is notably family-friendly, as there's a lifeguard on duty during peak beach season. Additionally, kids can enjoy inflatable toys out in the water, adding obstacles and fun to the experience. It's located about an hour and a half south of Seville.

    Location: 11500 El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz, Spain

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    Playa de Santa María del Mar, Cadiz

    Relax at an easily accessible beach

    Playa de Santa María del Mar, Cadiz
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    Playa de Santa María del Mar, Cadiz is a tranquil beach with golden sands, emerald waters and a particularly low tide, and doesn't get all that much traffic outside of the high season. If you're traveling with your partner, this beach is relatively isolated without dense crowds to worry about.

    If you're traveling with the whole family, consider visiting during the high season when this beach has a lifeguard on duty. Loungers are available here as well. Just keep in mind that there's a significant low tide. It's located in Cadiz, which is just over an hour south of Seville.

    Location: Spain

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    Playas de Sanlúcar de Barrameda

    4 beaches in less than 4 miles

    Playas de Sanlúcar de Barrameda
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    The Playas de Sanlúcar de Barrameda are a collection of 4 beaches that each have something special to offer with a combined length of less than 4 miles. The beaches include Bonanza, Bajo de Guia, La Calzada and La Jara.

    At these beaches, you may enjoy calm waters and plenty of opportunities for boating with notably long stretches of sand before you actually get to the shore. They're all located just over an hour to the southwest of Seville's city centre.

    Location: 11540 Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Cádiz, Spain

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    Playa Caño Guerrero, Huelva

    Venture to an urban beach

    Playa Caño Guerrero, Huelva
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    Playa Caño Guerrero, Huelva will put you right on the edge of the town of Huelva and all the conveniences that it brings while still featuring sandy shores. In fact, the beach itself is located in front of a widespread promenade with hexagon-shaped tile flooring and numerous shops.

    The beach itself is relatively calm with gentle waters that the whole family can enjoy. It's quite long as well, so there's plenty of room to relax when you visit. The beach is located just over an hour to the southwest of Seville city centre.

    Location: Sector h, 6M, 21760 Matalascañas, Huelva, Spain

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    Playa Sancti Petri, Chiclana de la Frontera

    Enjoy a beach that offers a bit of everything

    Playa Sancti Petri, Chiclana de la Frontera
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    Playa Sancti Petri, Chiclana de la Frontera is a blue flag beach with fine sand and inviting waters good for surfing and diving alongside a westerly view. Since the beach faces west, it's one of the best places in the Seville area to catch a sunset.

    Activities here are quite varied, and you'll find boats and sporting equipment, as well as nearby surf shops. It's relatively secluded with an average medium occupancy level, so you generally don't have to worry about crowds. You can get there from the Seville city centre by traveling south for about an hour and a half.

    Location: Cádiz, Spain

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    Playa de El Palmar, Vejer de la Frontera

    Check out a slice of paradise

    Playa de El Palmar, Vejer de la Frontera
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    Playa de El Palmar, Vejer de la Frontera is a unique beach unrelentingly dedicated to cleanliness, making this well-frequented and serviced beach feel like unspoilt nature. The beach cleaning service is thorough, and surveillance services provide rescue and first aid.

    When you visit this beach, you'll find plenty to see and do whether you want to relax on the shore or spend some time in the water. The onsite showers also have easily traversable walkways suitable for people of all ages and those with limited mobility. It's about an hour and 45 minutes due south of Seville.

    Location: 11159 Vejer de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain

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    Matalascañas, Huelva

    The beach with the ruined tower

    Matalascañas, Huelva
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    Matalascañas, Huelva is a beach known for its soft white sands, relaxing waters and seafront promenade, as well as for the ruined tower that sits just offshore. The tower's remains stick out of the water just offshore like an old stone reportedly falling during the infamous earthquake of Lisbon in 1755.

    Aside from the tower, the beach itself is packed with fine white sand and massive in size, so you never have to worry about dense crowds. Access for the disabled is prominent around the more urban section as well. It's all located about 75 minutes southwest of Seville.

    Location: 21760, Huelva, Spain

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    Playa de La Cortadura, Cadiz

    A natural beach in Cadiz

    Playa de La Cortadura, Cadiz
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    Playa de La Cortadura, Cadiz is a natural beach in an almost virgin setting with golden sands and inviting waters. The beach is quite long, and it gets more natural the further you get from the city. Still, its convenient proximity to town makes services like showers and restrooms easy to come by.

    A lot of this beach is accessible to people with limited mobility, and you'll find plenty of opportunities for sports and relaxation in rentable hammocks. You'll find it all about an hour and 20 minutes south of Seville's city centre.

    Location: Av. Vía Augusta Julia, 3, 11011 Cádiz, Spain

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    Playa De Barbate, Barbate

    Take it easy at a relaxing golden beach

    Playa De Barbate, Barbate
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    Playa De Barbate, Barbate is a pure golden sand beach with crystal blue waters perfect for bathing and sunbathing in an easily accessible area. Parking is available right on the beach, and it's very close to a main road but far enough away to avoid any unwanted noise.

    When you visit this beach, you'll find plenty of space with loungers and umbrellas available. There's even a lifeguard on duty during the high season. Just keep in mind that there's a significant low tide here. It's located just under 2 hours south of Seville.

    Location: 11160 Barbate, Cádiz, Spain

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