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Playa de Velilla
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Playa de Velilla is located on the Alboran Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 12th place out of 33 beaches in the Granada region 49.6 km away from its center, the city of Granada. It is one of the beaches of Velilla-Taramay settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious bay with crystal blue water and gray fine pebble, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is quite sharp. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Playa de Velilla coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Almunecar beach, which has a rating of 7.6.
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Playa de Velilla is located in Granada region (Costa del Sol sub-region) within Velilla-Taramay, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"Great for a summer visit, with its lengthy shoreline and lots of fun activities."
Heather Wainwright
"Paradise without sand - a unique experience! This beach is a true oasis, boasting lush greenery, crystal clear waters and a tranquil atmosphere. You can relax and take in the stunning views, while enjoying the peacefulness of nature. The perfect spot for a peaceful getaway!"
Carlos Silva
User reviews
"Great for a summer visit, with its lengthy shoreline and lots of fun activities."
Heather Wainwright
"Paradise without sand - a unique experience! This beach is a true oasis, boasting lush greenery, crystal clear waters and a tranquil atmosphere. You can relax and take in the stunning views, while enjoying the peacefulness of nature. The perfect spot for a peaceful getaway!"
Carlos Silva
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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5.7km
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Located at nearest locality
Velilla-Taramay
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6.1km from center
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5.7km
from the beach
Entire Apartment
Located at nearest locality
Velilla-Taramay
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6.1km from center
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5.7km
from the beach
Entire Apartment
Located at nearest locality
Velilla-Taramay
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6.1km from center
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.5 (Good)
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 fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Cerro Gordo 0.6 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 sand & pebble, Blue pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Almunecar 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Almunecar 0.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
La Herradura 2.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water
La Herradura 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
La Herradura 1.5 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurante La Enram...• 2 min walk
- Chiringuito Tropical• 2 min walk
- Chiringuito C´Marian...• 5 min walk
- Chiringuito Playamar• 7 min walk
Attractions
- Monumento al Agua• 25 min walk
- Acuario de Almuñécar• 29 min walk
Transport
- GRX• 50.8km
- Taramay• 15 min walk
- Málaga-Centro-Alamed...• 67.8km
Localities
- Velilla-Taramay• 690m
- Granada• 49.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de Velilla?
The Playa de Velilla is covered with gray small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
What are the key activities at Playa de Velilla?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Playa de Velilla has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Playa de Velilla good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa de Velilla does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
So the overall recommendation of the Playa de Velilla for swimming is positive.
Is the Playa de Velilla good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is sharp.
Is the Playa de Velilla secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. 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 Playa de Velilla?
The bar is located right on the Playa de Velilla.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante La Enramada is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de Velilla?
There are 1084 places to stay in the Playa de Velilla area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa de Velilla from parking?
The Playa de Velilla has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Playa de Velilla?
There are 2 attractions near Playa de Velilla that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Monumento al Agua located in 1.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de Velilla?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa de Velilla 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?
Playa de Velilla (Granada) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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