The Costa del Sol is home to one of the most unique beaches in Europe.

The province of Málaga is internationally famous for its sun and beach offerings. Among these, there are some gems that place the Costa del Sol among those destinations that host one of the fourteen most unique and secret coastal spots in Europe. The flight search engine Jetcost has compiled a ranking of these fourteen unique beaches in Europe, and the first one is located in Nerja. It is Calahonda, which is described by users of this platform as "undoubtedly the most photographed and visited beach in Nerja, due in part to its central location near the Paseo del Balcón de Europa, a viewpoint with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea." This particular charm is attributed to "its old houses or storage buildings built close to the rocks, with white walls and blue doors," although it is considered that "one of the most notable aspects of Calahonda Beach, with its dark sand and moderate waves, is its natural beauty." It is a U-shaped cove, just 120 meters long, well-equipped with restaurants and featuring an original stone promenade.

In addition, its location makes it an ideal place for water sports such as snorkeling or diving. "In its clear waters, you can see colorful fish, octopuses, and starfish. Moreover, the presence of underwater caves and rock formations adds excitement to the exploration," they detail.

This list includes only five Spanish beaches: Cala Macarella in Menorca; Playa de las Catedrales in Lugo; Cala del Moraig in Alicante; and Playa de Papagayo in Lanzarote.

Moreover, among these unique coastal spots, the list is completed with the Greek beach of Elafonisi in Crete, which is considered the 'Caribbean of the Mediterranean' due to its white sand with pink hues and the turquoise of its waters; Cala Mariolu on the Italian island of Sardinia, known as the pearl of the Gulf of Orosei on the central-eastern coast of Sardinia, "a wild and pristine corner, an intimate cove characterized by abundant white and pink stones discovered after a journey through wild nature or a boat ride," they point out.

This ranking also includes Praia da Marinha in the Portuguese Algarve; Marina Grande Beach in Positano, Italy; Fomm ir-Rih in the town of Mgarr, Malta; Ölüdeniz Beach on the Turquoise Coast in Turkey; Praia dos Três Irmãos, also in the Algarve; delle Zagare bay in Gargano, Puglia, Italy; and Zlatni Rat on the Croatian island of Brač in the Adriatic Sea and on the Dalmatian Coast.