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Nastasia Nadaud of France secured a four-stroke victory at the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España presented by Oysho, the season-ending event on the Ladies European Tour, with a score of 66 (-6).

Take a look at which 30 Costa de a Luz Cadiz and 12 Huelva beaches were awarded a Blue Flag in 2024 and check progression of awards since 2014. Destinations are listed along the coast from West to East.

In 2026 the Costa Almeria's 38 beaches were awarded Blue flag status following 40 applications. This was three more blue flags than the 35 awarded in  2025 following 39 applications.  

In 2026 Costa Tropical made 14 applications for blue flag beaches and broke records with all 14 awarded. Playa de Poniente in Motril was awarded its blue Flag for the first time..

The Costa del Sol towns were awarded 45 Blue Flag Beaches in 2026 equal to the previous year. This was from a record 52 applications. Puerto Banus Levante beach lost its blue flag in 2026 and Fuengirola Castilla beach regained its flag. Estepona continues its boycott of the Blue flag system.

The Blue Flag Campaign started in 1987 and is now is a voluntary eco-label awarded to over 4000 beaches and marinas in 48 countries across Europe, South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, New Zealand, Brazil, Canada, Jordan, UAE and the Caribbean. Recently the Blue Flag Programme has expanded to offer awards for individual boaters and whale-watching boats.

The Tajos del Alcázar are a collection of formations, a natural monument in Malaga

Located in the Peña de Hierro Mine in Nerva, this is a site unveiling the mining history of Spain

The Monte Jabalcuza is a part of the nature trails in Malaga, perfect for spotting wildlife.

Malaga's largest park is the Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park, which straddles the Malaga-Granada provincial border and includes the dramatically beautiful mountainous region of the Axarquía, with some superb walks.

The Cañón de las Buitreras is the strikingly named Gorge of the Vultures, after the colony of griffon vultures that nest in the area. The gorge itself is impressive, with often near-vertical sides at times reaching 200m high. In the bottom of the gorge is the Guadiaro river, which has eroded the limestone rock.

La Montera natural monument is a interesting weathered rock which looks like a bullfighters hat; a Montera. It is located a very short walk from the A-381 'Ruta del Toro' (Bull Route) begins on LosBarrios.

The Pino Centenario Parador de Mazagón is part of Doñana's restoration programme. It has become popular due to it's branches extending out creating a shape that imitates a creepy face.

Part of Doñana Natural Park, the Acebuches del Rocío showcases an array of olive trees, some of which have survived for more than 600 years.

By the beach, and part of Doñana Natural Park, the Acantilado del Asperillo is home to multiple endangered species.

Although largely overlooked by foreign visitors, Huelva province contains some of Andalucia's most ecologically important wildlife areas, including the vast Doñana National Park, one of Europe's foremost wetland sites with an exceptional birdlife.

Located in the Peña de Hierro Mine in Nerva, this is a site unveiling the mining history of Spain

Located in the Peña de Hierro Mine in Nerva, this is a site unveiling the mining history of Spain

By the beach, and part of Doñana Natural Park, the Acantilado del Asperillo is home to multiple endangered species.

The famous grounds of Sotogrande have been dubbed the 'Wimbledon of Polo Pitches' - they are renowned as the best in Spain, if not Europe. This is partly due to their location; flanked by a tropical nursery and the Guadiaro River, with a stunning backdrop of brillant blue skies and distant mountains. Yet they are close to the main A-7 highway, so easily accessible.