Punta Prima Beach
Golden sands, blue water, and a 16th-century watchtower
About
Punta Prima Beach stretches roughly 600 metres along the Costa Blanca near Torrevieja, its golden sand meeting calm blue water in a setting that's genuinely easy to love. The beach earns its Blue Flag status year after year — safe swimming, clean water, and solid facilities. A 16th-century watchtower stands just half a kilometre away, giving the shoreline a sense of history that most resort beaches lack. The vibe is relaxed and family-oriented, with moderate visitor numbers outside peak summer. It's the kind of place where you can actually spread out and breathe.
How to get there
Punta Prima Beach is easy to reach by car from Orihuela in around 10 minutes. Parking is free — there's a dedicated car park at the entrance plus virtually limitless on-street parking nearby, with disabled bays available. No entry fee. Murcia International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres away for those flying in.
Who it's for
For couples
The watchtower backdrop and calm blue water give couples a more characterful setting than a typical resort beach — arrive early on a June or September morning and you'll practically have the golden sand to yourselves.
For families
Punta Prima ticks every family box: safe swimming, free parking, disabled lift access, and a Blue Flag rating that guarantees clean water and maintained facilities. The moderate visitor numbers outside August mean kids have room to actually play.
Our take
Feet in the sand, eyes on the screen
Punta Prima is a well-organised, genuinely pleasant family beach that doesn't oversell itself. The golden sand is clean, the blue water is safe, and the free parking alone puts it ahead of half the beaches on this coastline. The 16th-century watchtower gives it a visual identity that most resort beaches simply don't have. Disabled lift access is a real differentiator — this is one of the more inclusive beaches in the region. Skip August unless you enjoy sharing your towel space with half of Europe. Come in June or September, walk up to the watchtower before lunch, and you'll understand why this stretch of the Costa Blanca keeps pulling people back.
What to do
The Punta Prima Watchtower, just 500 metres from the beach, is a 16th-century defensive tower worth the short walk for the history and the photo opportunities. If you play golf, Golf Las Colinas and Lo Romero Golf Club are both within 12 kilometres and carry strong reputations. The Torrevieja Pink Salt Lakes natural park, about 9 kilometres away, is a genuinely striking natural spectacle — flamingos, blush-pink water, and open skies.
The Punta Prima Watchtower at 0.5 kilometres is the standout shot — frame it from the beach with the blue water in the foreground at golden hour.
The waterline looking back along the 600-metre stretch of golden sand works well in the soft morning light before visitors arrive. La Zenia Boulevard, 4 kilometres away, offers a contrasting architectural shot if you want variety beyond the shoreline.
Where to eat
Nautilus Restaurante is the closest option, sitting just 0.8 kilometres from the beach — a solid choice when you don't want to go far. For more variety, Zenia Boulevard and Paddy's Point Irish Bar & Restaurant are both around 2.5 kilometres away and consistently well-reviewed. Playa de la Mata, about 9 kilometres out, is worth the short drive if you want a beachside meal with a different backdrop.
Where to stay
Servigroup La Zenia Hotel is the closest quality option, just 2 kilometres away and rated 4.4 out of 5 across over 3,000 reviews. Hotel Dña Monse Spa & Golf is a similar distance and rating, adding spa and golf facilities for those who want more than a sun-and-sand stay. Budget travellers can look at Camping LO Monte, around 8.5 kilometres away, which holds a strong 4.3-star rating.
Photography
The 16th-century watchtower at 0.5 kilometres makes for a compelling foreground against the blue water — early morning light before the beach fills up is ideal. Shoot from the waterline looking back toward the tower at golden hour for the best contrast between the golden sand and the warm sky.
Good to know
Disabled lift access is available directly on the beach, making it one of the more genuinely accessible stretches on the Costa Blanca. Avoid August if you can — it's peak summer and the beach gets noticeably packed. June, July, and September offer the same warm water with far fewer visitors. Swimming is rated safe, but always check local flag conditions before entering the water.
Map
Nearby places
Zenia Boulevard
Centro Comercial Torrevieja
Playa de la Mata
Paddy's Point Irish Bar & Restaurant
Nautilus Restaurante
Hotel La Laguna Spa & Golf
Hotel Dña Monse Spa & Golf
Servigroup La Zenia Hotel
Camping LO Monte
Hotel Playas de Torrevieja
Things to see around Orihuela
Punta Prima Watchtower
16th-century tower with photo opportunities.
La Zenia Boulevard
Large shopping center with shops and restaurants.
Torrevieja Pink Salt Lakes
Famous pink salt lakes natural park.
Frequently asked
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