Most began as humble fishing villages; others, as inimitable fortified seaports. Their wars may have ceased, but the castles still stand, providing great vantage points for tourists to take in the seaside views.
Look through our gallery and get a taste of what these charming towns – spanning from the Basque Country all the way to the Balearic and Canary islands – have to offer.
GALLERY: Ten beautiful Spanish seaside towns
By Sophia Smith Galer