Almuñécar Beaches - Almuñécar Playas

With over 19 km of coastline, the Almuñécar beaches (Almuñecar playas) are for everyone. Of course, some of the most popular are those which are easily accessible and right in the urban area of town. There are also several which are secluded or offer small coves or cliffs, for a little variety. Many of the beaches are covered with stones or pebbles, there are even some with dark sand. We think these are some of the best beaches in Granada, playas de Almuñecar.

Beaches Rules Summer 2020

Rules for the Use of Beaches of Almuñécar – La Herradura (Facilitate the work of law enforcement and surveillance).
– Rescue and Surveillance Service from 11:00 to 20:00 p.m. June 19 to September 11
– Respect the safety distance.
– Respect the distance of 2 meters apart and a maximum of 2 umbrellas.
– Banned: Camping, domestic animals and barbecues.
– Banned: Toldos, tents, tents or similar.

The beaches located near the towns of La Herradura, Almuñécar, Velilla Taramay, are equipped with a wide range of accessibility, health and security. Some of them have a flag displayed to show how safe it is to swim (red is no swim, yellow is caution, and green is good).

Read about el tiempo en Almuñecar (the weather in tiempo en Almuñecar).

All of them are safe for swimming at any time of year, though a bit chilly for most in the winter months. Do keep a lookout in the summer and fall for jellyfish warning (medusa). We also have information on what to do with a jellyfish sting. There are 26 beaches on the coast and we highlight some of the Almuñécar Beaches, from west to east below.

Almuñecar Playas

Almuñecar Playa Cantarriján (Cantarriján Beach) Naturist / Nude Beach

It is a small naturist / nude beach, which can get pretty crowded in high season. It can be difficult to access and there are some facilities available. It is also used by non-nudists and it faces south-west. For more info about Cantarrijan beach, click here.
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Length = 385 m , surface area = 13.400 m2, capacity = 2970 users

Calaiza Beach (Playa de Calaiza)

This beach is made up of a succession of small coves with difficult access, so the number of sunbathers is very low. This beach faces towards the east. It is difficult to access via foot and is typically accessed via boat or kayak.

La Herradura Beach (Playa de la Herradura)

Four kilometers from the town of Almuñécar, you’ll find the very picturesque bay of La Herradura. It protected both flanks by the hills of La Punta de la Mona and Cerro Gordo. It is very busy in the high season with many foreign tourists. There are several water sports available (scuba diving, bouncy floats, kayaking, windsurfing, stand-up paddle boards, jet ski rentals, and more). This is a family friendly city beach. Is well equipped and has a high level of services and faces the south-west, for beautiful sunsets. Read more about Playa La Herradura.
Length = 2.200 m, surface area = 110.050, capacity = 21.960 users

Adventures with Anya Tandem Paragliding in La Herradura Spain (1)

Berengueles Beach (Playa Los Berengueles)

This is a small beach next to the marina of Marina del Este, with large numbers of people, mostly from the nearby beach developments. This is an east facing beach with semi-fine sand.
Length = 190 m, surface area = 4.900 m2, capacity = 670 users

Naturist Beach del Muerto (Nude Beach)

Nudist beach which is accessed from Cotobro Beach. You will walk around a set of rocks and cross a couple of very small beaches to reach the naturist beach. This is also along the hiking trail between Almuñécar and La Herradura, so there may be passers-by who are not naturists. The beach ends with big rocks, so it is not possible to walk along the beach to the Marina. This is a south-east facing beach with semi-coarse sand. More info about the clothing optional beaches or nude beach Spain, Click Here.
Length = 300m, surface area = 5, 850 m2, capacity = 1.200 users

Cotobro Beach (Playa Cotobro)

This is a small and narrow beach in an urbanized area with buildings scattered over the mountainside. There is one restaurant and one hotel. This is the turnaround point for the local city bus, line 1. This is a south-facing beach has more semi-coarse sand.
Length = 410 m, surface area = 10.000 m2, capacity = 2.150 users

China Beach (Playa China)

The dive center uses this beach to enter the water/boats. It is also nice for snorkeling. There are a few restaurants across the street from the beach. This is a south-east facing beach. The beach has coarse sand and pebbles.

San Cristobal Beach (Playa de San Cristobal)

Located on the west side of Almuñécar, is one of the main beaches of the municipality, it has numerous restaurants and hotels that make it a center of great activity. In the summer there is a sea of colorful umbrellas lining the beach. The beach has more semi-coarse sand. Here you will find the Hotel Almuñecar Playa and Helios Hotels.

There are several water sports available (scuba diving, bouncy floats, kayaking, windsurfing, stand up paddle boards, jet ski rentals, and more). This is a family friendly city beach and is handicap accessible. There are umbrellas and lounge chairs available to rent. Is well equipped and has a high level of services and faces the south, for beautiful sunsets. There is a dedicated bicycle path along the paseo as well.
Length = 1.200 m, surface area = 70.250 m2, capacity = 12.925 users

Caletilla Beach (Playa Caletilla)

A wonderful bay next to the east of Penones Santo. It is nice for snorkeling. This is a south-facing beach with semi-coarse sand. It is really just an extension of Puerta del Mar beach.

Puerta del Mar Beach (Playa Puerta del Mar)

Located in the center of Almuñécar this is likely the busiest beach in town. It is easily accessible and is close to the shopping areas. It is also right in the heart of the nightlife, near many bars and clubs.

There are several water sports available (bouncy floats, kayaking, windsurfing, stand up paddleboards, jet ski rentals, and more). This is a family friendly city beach and is handicap accessible. There are umbrellas and lounge chairs available to rent. It is well equipped and has a high level of services and faces the south, for beautiful sunsets. The beach has more semi-coarse sand.
Length = 760 m, surface area = 32.100 m2, capacity = 6.450 users

Velilla Beach (Playa de Velilla)

It is one of the main beaches of Almuñécar and perhaps the most extensive. It is protected from the westerly winds, and is packed during the summer months with tourists. This area is full of high-rise holiday rentals.

There are several water sports available (bouncy floats, kayaking, windsurfing, stand up paddleboards, jet ski rentals, and more). This is a family friendly city beach and is handicap accessible. There are umbrellas and lounge chairs available to rent. Is well equipped and has a high level of services and faces the east, for beautiful sunrises. There is a dedicated bicycle path along the paseo as well. The beach has more semi coarse sand.
Length = 1.540m, surface area = 96.700 m2, capacity = 18.730 users

Velilla Beach (Playa de Velilla) cycling route Almunecar Velilla Beach

Tesorillo Beach (Playa del Tesorillo)

Surrounded by rocks and in the east of Almuñécar, you’ll find the cove of El Tesorillo. It is one of the most beautiful and popular beaches for youth. It is located near one of the ancient watchtowers of Arab surveillance and gets its name because it appeared on the shore a few gold coins. This is an east facing beach. The sand is grey and fine, so usually ideal for the kids to play and make castles.
Length = 94m, surface area = 3.450 m2, capacity = 680 users

Pozuelo Beach (Playa del Pozuelo)

Pozuelo beach is located on the east side following the beach Velilla and Tesorillo. Shallow beaches are ideal for children. There is a park nearby and a couple of restaurants. In the summer there is usually a kiosk which sells various snacks and drinks. Just here you have the Hotel Bahia Almuñecar in the city center and the Hotel Bahia Tropical at this beach. This is an east facing beach. The sand is grey and fine, so usually ideal for the kids to play and make castles.
Length = 270 m, surface area = 6.950 m2, capacity = 1.350 users

Calabajio Beach (Playa de Calabajio)

This is part of a series of small beaches on the least developed area of Almuñecar: Calabajío Cabria, Curumbico and Barranco de Enmedio. This is more of a local beach rather than a tourist beach. That said, during high season, the people staying in the urbanization and hotels above will likely walk down to this beach. This is a south-facing beach.
Length = 190 m, surface area = 8.700m2, capacity = 1.650 users

Almunecar Mediterranean Park - Calabajio Beach

Cabria Beach (Playa de Cabria)

It is set away from the main beaches and is quite small and moderately popular. There are three restaurants and a little hotel. This is a less developed part of town and access is either through the dry river bed or at the end of the road, which passes Almuñecar Playacalida Spa Hotel. There is gravel and sand on the beach, with a shower for washing. This is a south-facing beach.
Length = 240 m, surface area = 9.800 m2, capacity 1.950 users

Curumbico Beach (Playa de Curumbico)

This beach is more gravel and rock. It is set away from the main beaches and is quite small and more secluded. It is often nice in the high season to escape the crowds. There is some interesting tide pooling when the water is calm. This is a less developed part of town and access is either through the dry river bed or at the end of the road, which passes Playacalida Spa Hotel. You may park near Playa de Cabria and then walk over to Playa Curumbico. This is a south-facing beach.
Length = 135 m, surface area = 5.100 m2, capacity = 1.000 users

Example of stones on Costa Tropical Beaches

Example of coarse sand at Almuñécar Beaches

Example of semi-coarse sand at Almuñécar Beaches

If you are looking for golden sandy beaches in Spain, this is not the area for you! You would like do best on the Atlantic coast.

Playa Granada (Beaches of Granada)

Don’t just stop at the Almuñécar beaches, there are so many more to enjoy in the province! Playa Granada is one of the most popular of them all and it is located in Motril. Here you will also find large beaches near the Playa Granada Club Resort and sweet little coves near Playa la Rijana! The custom map we have at the top include all of the beaches in Costa Tropical and we are sure you will find one to fall in love with.

Motril Playa Granada (10 beaches in Motril) read more about the popular spots in Motril
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Playa de Torrenueva (3 beaches in Torrenueva)
Playa Carchuna (3 beaches in Carchuna)
Playa de Calahonda (4 beaches in Calahonda)