Beaches in Almeria

Cabo de Gata · Almería

Cabo de Gata / San Miguel is a wide, bright beach with a calm local feel and plenty of space by the sea. It suits visitors looking for a simple, open beach with a very Almeria character.

Cabo de Gata · Níjar

La Fabriquilla / La Almadraba is a quiet beach near Cabo de Gata, with a dry, coastal landscape and a traditional feel. It works well for a calmer stop away from the most urban beaches.

Cabo de Gata · Níjar

San José combines beach, village and services in one of the best-known spots in Cabo de Gata Natural Park. It is a practical choice for enjoying the sea without going too remote.

Cabo de Gata · Níjar

Los Genoveses is one of Cabo de Gata's most beautiful beaches, with a wide bay, fine sand and a spectacular natural setting. It is ideal for switching off and spending time surrounded by landscape.

Cabo de Gata · Níjar

Mónsul is an iconic Cabo de Gata beach, known for volcanic formations, golden sand and a cinematic landscape. It is one of those places worth visiting at least once.

Cabo de Gata · Níjar

Los Escullos stands out for volcanic scenery, open views and a more natural feel. It is a different kind of beach for those looking for something wilder than an urban seafront.

Cabo de Gata · Níjar

La Isleta del Moro blends beach, fishing tradition and one of Cabo de Gata's most recognisable landscapes. It is a lovely place for a relaxed plan by the sea.

Cabo de Gata · Níjar

Las Negras has a special atmosphere, with white houses, boats by the shore and a beach woven into the village. It is a charming option for combining beach time, a stroll and local life.

Rodalquilar · Níjar

El Playazo de Rodalquilar is a wide natural beach surrounded by a calm, photogenic landscape. It is perfect for space, quiet and a sense of freedom.

Cabo de Gata norte · Níjar

Cala del Plomo is a natural, remote cove in Níjar with volcanic scenery and a tucked-away feel. It is best chosen on calm-sea days, with access planned in advance.

Cabo de Gata norte · Níjar

Cala de Enmedio is one of Níjar's most distinctive coves, with clear water, sand and pale fossil dunes facing the sea. It is a beautiful natural option when Levante is not blowing hard.

Cabo de Gata norte · Níjar

Agua Amarga is a comfortable and pretty beach with the feel of a white village by the sea. It is a very pleasant choice for a day out, a walk or a beach with services nearby.

Eastern Almeria coast · Carboneras

Playa de los Muertos is one of Almeria's most spectacular beaches, known for clear water and a dramatic landscape. Its beauty is undeniable, but access, currents and the real sea state should be considered before going.

Eastern Almeria coast · Carboneras

Carboneras offers wide, accessible beaches with a local atmosphere. It is a practical option for sea, nearby services and a comfortable experience on Almeria's eastern coast.

Eastern Almeria coast · Mojácar

El Sombrerico is a natural cove on Mojácar's coast, wilder than the urban beach sections and set in a highly recognisable landscape. It suits visitors looking for character, as long as wind, waves and access are checked first.

Eastern Almeria coast · Pulpí

San Juan de los Terreros (Calypso) represents Playa Calypso within Pulpí's coastal village, with sand, a nearby promenade and a family feel. It is a comfortable day-plan option near the village while keeping the already modelled coastal exposure for this stretch.

Eastern Almeria coast · Pulpí

Los Cocedores is a distinctive cove at the eastern edge of Almeria, enclosed by pale rocky walls. It is well sheltered from Levante and Poniente, but southerly wind and waves deserve special attention.

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Eastern Almeria coast · Cuevas del Almanzora

El Playazo de Villaricos is an open stretch of the Cuevas del Almanzora coast, with a wide, quiet feel near Villaricos. It works best for relaxed plans when Levante is not raising the sea.

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Eastern Almeria coast · Cuevas del Almanzora

Quitapellejos (Palomares) is an open beach in Cuevas del Almanzora, wider and less urban than other tourist sections of the Levante coast. It is better with light Levante and comfortable sea conditions.

Eastern Almeria coast · Vera

Vera / Las Marinas groups Vera Playa / El Playazo de Vera, Puerto Rey and Las Marinas as one decision area, with wide beaches, services, residential areas and a family atmosphere. It is a good day-plan choice when wind and sea are comfortable.

Eastern Almeria coast · Garrucha

Garrucha is an urban beach by the promenade, with local atmosphere, services and the port close by. It is a comfortable option for beach time, a walk and food nearby.

Eastern Almeria coast · Mojácar

Mojácar is a wide and very tourist-friendly beach area with promenade, services, beach bars and several sections to choose from. It is a good day-plan option when wind and sea are comfortable in the Levante area.

Poniente coast · Roquetas de Mar

Aguadulce is an urban, comfortable beach with a promenade, services and atmosphere for much of the year. It is ideal for an easy plan near Almeria without long access routes.

Poniente coast · Enix

Playa del Palmer is a coastal stretch in Enix, between Aguadulce and Almeria city, with a south-east orientation and a quiet feel. It is well sheltered when Poniente dominates, but Levante needs careful checking because the beach is poorly protected from it.

Poniente coast · Roquetas de Mar

Roquetas de Mar groups the urban beach, La Romanilla and Las Salinas as one decision area, with wide beaches, a promenade and many services nearby. Playa Serena remains a separate beach page.

Poniente coast · Roquetas de Mar

Playa Serena is one of Roquetas de Mar's best-known beach sections, with a wide beach, promenade and tourist services nearby. Its orientation can make it comfortable on many Poniente days, although Levante waves should be checked.

Poniente coast · Roquetas de Mar

Punta Entinas-Sabinar is a natural, open coastal stretch with dunes, lagoons and sea. Levante and Poniente are treated as medium-impact conditions here: it is not a physically enclosed beach, so wind and waves need careful comparison.

Poniente coast · El Ejido

Almerimar is a wide, open beach in western Almeria, with plenty of space and a calm atmosphere. It is a good option for those looking for a comfortable, less crowded beach.

Poniente coast · El Ejido / Balanegra

Balerma / Balanegra groups a wide, quiet beach area on Almeria's western coast, with local atmosphere and room for a simple day by the sea. It suits visitors looking for a family-friendly, less touristy option.

Poniente coast · Adra

Adra brings together urban beaches at the western end of the province, with promenade, services and local atmosphere. It is a comfortable choice for families and for beach time within the town.

Almeria capital · Almería

El Zapillo is the most urban beach in Almeria capital, with promenade, bars, services and a strong local feel. It is perfect for going without a car and enjoying the sea close to the centre.

Bahía de Almería · Almería

Retamar / El Toyo is a wide, quiet beach close to Almeria capital and Cabo de Gata Natural Park. It is a comfortable option for space and easy access.

Bahía de Almería · Almería

Costa Cabana is a simple beach close to Almeria capital, ideal for a quick swim or some time by the sea without travelling far. It has a quiet, local feel.