Best Beaches In & Near Almería

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Contents
  1. Cabo de Gata (San Miguel)
  2. Playa de Mónsul
  3. Playa de los Genoveses
  4. El Playazo de Rodalquilar
  5. Playa de las Negras
  6. Playa de los Muertos
  7. Almería beaches map
Map featuring Almería beaches. Click on pins to view beach details

  • 1. Cabo de Gata (San Miguel)

    Cabo de Gata (San Miguel)
    José Antonio JG

    Travel time from Almería: approx 0.5 hrs

    Playa de San Miguel is a located in the town of the same name in Cabo de Gata. It is one of the more accessible beaches in the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, and offers a mix of natural beauty and convenience. The shoreline is long, with fine pale golden sand mixed with some pebbles, and the Mediterranean waters are generally calm, making it a good spot for taking a… read more »

  • 2. Playa de Mónsul

    Playa de Mónsul
    Seryam

    Travel time from Almería: approx 0.5 hrs

    Playa de Mónsul is one of the most popular beaches in Almería's Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park. Known for its golden sand, volcanic rock formations, and crystal-clear waters, it is often cited as one of the most beautiful beaches in the region.

    The beach is bookmarked by volcanic cliffs and features a large, smooth rock formation in the middle of the sand, shaped by wind and waves over time.

    The… read more »

  • 3. Playa de los Genoveses

    Playa de los Genoveses
    Kevin Pacheco

    Travel time from Almería: approx 0.5 hrs

    Found on the Costa de Almeria, around three kilometres from the town of Nijar, Playa de los Genoveses forms perhaps the most stunning vistas of Cabo de Gata Natural Park. With smooth yellow sand stretching the length of an entire bay, and surrounded on its inland side by virgin dunes, there are no facilities or amenities on Playa de los Genoveses. Visitors therefore need to bring all they will need… read more »

  • 4. El Playazo de Rodalquilar

    El Playazo de Rodalquilar
    Sofía Cos

    Travel time from Almería: approx 1 hr

    El Playazo de Rodalquilar is a wide, unspoiled beach set in Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park. It is known for its golden sand, clear waters, and scenic backdrop. The beach is about 400 metres long and has shallow waters, making it a good spot for swimming and snorkelling.

    Unlike more developed beaches, Playazo has no bars or restaurants, so visitors should bring their own food and water.

    One of its… read more »

  • 5. Playa de las Negras

    Playa de las Negras
    © Jerzy Górecki

    Travel time from Almería: approx 1 hr

    This shingle and dark sand beach is right at the centre of life in the town of the same name, on Andalusia's eastern coastline. It takes its name from the black sea cliff, Cerro Negro, to the eastern side of this small inlet of the Mediterranean Sea.

    Situated within the confines of Parque Natural Cabo de Gata, Playa de las Negras is approximately 850 metres in length. It is easily reached… read more »

  • 6. Playa de los Muertos

    Playa de los Muertos
    isol

    Travel time from Almería: approx 1 hr

    Situated between two coastal villages, Carboneras and Agua Amarga, and roughly 55 minutes by car from Almeria, Playa de los Muertos has appeared more than once in lists of not only the best beaches in Spain, but also the best beaches in all of Europe.

    Despite its sinister name, the "Beach of the Dead", which stems from the time of pirates and shipwrecks, Playa de los Muertos is a haven for… read more »

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