Access by land is relatively complicated and not recommended for children because one section runs alongside some cliffs.
However, it is a lovely beach of fine white sand with water of a surprisingly turquoise colour.
This beach is very popular with nudists and has rocky formations at both ends that are perfect for diving.
Almería is the area with more hours of sunshine a year in Europe. The Natural Park has kilometers of sandy beaches and coves of exceptional beauty. Filmmakers from around the world fallen in love with the contrast between the Mediterranean and the volcanic nature of its shores.
San José (Almería)
A mere 4 km from San José, Mónsul is probably the best example of a volcanic beach in the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park.
Its imposing rock has become an international film icon and its character ...
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San José (Almería)
This is the first of the beaches you will come across when venturing along the Camino del Campillo de Genoveses from San José.
It occupies the entire bay and stretches for more than a kilometre, wit ...
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Rodalquilar (Almería)
Next to the Castillo de San Ramón and only 3 km from Rodalquilar, this beach offers over 400 metres of outstandingly calm water.
The southern end of the beach is somewhat rockier, providing an excel ...
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Carboneras (Almería)
Half-way between Agua Amarga and Carboneras, this beach offers more than one kilometre of sand and blue water.
However, the water gets deep quickly and access is complicated for persons with reduced ...
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Cabo de Gata (Almería)
This beach is four kilometres long, starting in the San Miguel district of Cabo de Gata and ending at the lighthouse.
The sand is coarse, the water is crystal clear and access is easy, making it an i ...
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Níjar (Almería)
Sheltered between cliffs and at only 120 metres long, this is possibly one of the best options for those looking for somewhere quiet and out of the wind.
Access is complicated, with 20 metres of the ...
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San José (Almería)
This is the last of the coves to be found on the Camino del Campillo de Genoveses and is 6 km from San José.
It is a small cove with a pebble beach instead of sand.
It is probably not the best for ...
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Cabo de Gata (Almería)
Also known as Cala del Corralete, this beach offers 400 metres of mostly fine sand and rocky formations to the left side.
The water is ideal for diving but care should be taken because the rocky part ...
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Níjar (Almería)
The views of the bay from this beach are spectacular and fossilised dunes stand on both sides, leading into the sea.
Furthermore, it is not usually busy.
That said, it can only be accessed by boat o ...
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Agua Amarga (Almería)
This cove is over 200 metres long and located 3 km from Agua Amarga and over 6 km from Las Negras.
Popular with both naturist and non-naturist bathers, the beach slopes gently into the sea and the sa ...
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Los Escullos (Almería)
Access is very simple, practically right next to the road. It consists of various coves, with the largest being Playa del Arco with fine sand and clear water, perfect for families.
Other nearby coves ...
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San José (Almería)
Despite being very close to San José and not being overly complicated to access, this beach is relatively quiet and offers a marine environment of great beauty.
It is over 200 metres long and is mad ...
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San José (Almería)
Access by land is relatively complicated and not recommended for children because one section runs alongside some cliffs.
However, it is a lovely beach of fine white sand with water of a surprisingly ...
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San José (Almería)
One of the least known beaches anywhere in the Natural Park, it is only 55 metres long between Punta Baja and the hill of Vela Blanca.
Access is gained along a relatively flat stone path of just 300 ...
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