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Cala del Canuelo
Cala del Cañuelo
About
Cala del Canuelo is located on the Alboran Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 14th place out of 33 beaches in the Granada region 51.4 km away from its center, the city of Granada. It is one of the beaches of Cerro Gordo settlement, just 2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and light fine pebble, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Cala del Canuelo coast is free for all. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Cantarrijan, which has a rating of 8.5.
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Cala del Canuelo (Granada) region (Costa del Sol sub-region) is located outside the Cerro Gordo settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Cala del Canuelo with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
User reviews
"Cañuelo Playa is a great spot in a nature reserve - if you're looking for a beach that's quiet, clean and away from the hustle and bustle of the more commercial areas. Get there early to make the most of your day in paradise, but bear in mind you'll need to take a shuttle bus to get there as it's blocked off from traffic."
Stephanie Norbye
"This spot was really nice and clean, with pebbles and crystal clear water. Even though the car park was full, there were plenty of other places to park just off the road at the top. There was a minibus that could take you down and back for a small fee, or you could walk which took us 18 minutes at a slow pace. Coming back took us exactly 30 minutes, and we were carrying a sm..."
Nina O'Connell
User reviews
"Cañuelo Playa is a great spot in a nature reserve - if you're looking for a beach that's quiet, clean and away from the hustle and bustle of the more commercial areas. Get there early to make the most of your day in paradise, but bear in mind you'll need to take a shuttle bus to get there as it's blocked off from traffic."
Stephanie Norbye
"This spot was really nice and clean, with pebbles and crystal clear water. Even though the car park was full, there were plenty of other places to park just off the road at the top. There was a minibus that could take you down and back for a small fee, or you could walk which took us 18 minutes at a slow pace. Coming back took us exactly 30 minutes, and we were carrying a sm..."
Nina O'Connell
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.5 (Good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Cerro Gordo 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
La Herradura 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Nerja 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand
Nerja 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
El Morche 2.9 km
Free entrance, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Cerro Gordo 2.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
La Herradura 1.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water
La Herradura 1.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
La Herradura 2.2 km
Free entrance, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Nerja 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand
Nerja 0.3 km
What to do in Cala del Canuelo? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
When it comes to what to do in Cala del Canuelo, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- El Paraíso del Cañue...• 2 min walk
- Chiringuito Las Pied...• 3 min walk
- Moto Rock Bar HS• 10 min walk
- Bar Timoteo• 13 min walk
Attractions
- Torre de Maro• 3.7km
- Iglesia de las Marav...• 4.9km
Transport
- GRX• 49.2km
- Ma Carmen Y Antonio• 7.5km
- Málaga-Centro-Alamed...• 56.9km
Localities
- Cerro Gordo• 2km
- Granada• 51.4km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Cala del Canuelo?
The Cala del Canuelo is covered with light small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
What are the key activities at Cala del Canuelo?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cala del Canuelo, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Cala del Canuelo is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Snorkeling
Is the Cala del Canuelo good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Cala del Canuelo does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Cala del Canuelo good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Cala del Canuelo secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cala del Canuelo?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cala del Canuelo.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.El Paraíso del Cañuelo is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Cala del Canuelo?
There are 2949 places to stay in the Cala del Canuelo area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Cala del Canuelo include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Cala del Canuelo from parking?
The Cala del Canuelo has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.
Are there any attractions nearby Cala del Canuelo?
There are 2 attractions near Cala del Canuelo that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Torre de Maro located in 3.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Cala del Canuelo?
The month with the highest temperature in Cala del Canuelo is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Cala del Canuelo (Granada) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Cala del Canuelo (Granada) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Cala del Canuelo for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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