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Playa Barranco de Enmedio
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About
Playa Barranco de Enmedio is located on the Alboran Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 20th place out of 33 beaches in the Granada region 48.9 km away from its center, the city of Granada. It is one of the beaches of Velilla-Taramay settlement, just 1.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a small 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. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.
Playa Barranco de Enmedio coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
8 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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Beach overall scores
Playa Barranco de Enmedio (Granada) region (Costa del Sol sub-region) is located outside the Velilla-Taramay 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 Playa Barranco de Enmedio 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
"Playa Barranco de Enmedio is easily accessible and located down an unpaved road. The cove is full of thick stones, so it's important to bring water shoes to protect your feet from the waves. I love the sound of the stones and the beach is great for snorkeling. I've had the misfortune of being stung by jellyfish more than half the times I've visited, but that might just be a ..."
Ana Palomero
"It is is a spectacular site, with its Gray fine pebbles and rocky area making it ideal for scuba diving. Although it is not suitable for surf casting due to the abundance of rocks, it is still a great spot for underwater exploration."
Marcelo Martinez
User reviews
"Playa Barranco de Enmedio is easily accessible and located down an unpaved road. The cove is full of thick stones, so it's important to bring water shoes to protect your feet from the waves. I love the sound of the stones and the beach is great for snorkeling. I've had the misfortune of being stung by jellyfish more than half the times I've visited, but that might just be a ..."
Ana Palomero
"It is is a spectacular site, with its Gray fine pebbles and rocky area making it ideal for scuba diving. Although it is not suitable for surf casting due to the abundance of rocks, it is still a great spot for underwater exploration."
Marcelo Martinez
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Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.5 (Good)
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Cerro Gordo 2.8 km
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Velilla-Taramay 0.6 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, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Salobrena Playa 0.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
La Herradura 2.2 km
What to do in Playa Barranco de Enmedio? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
When it comes to what to do in Playa Barranco de Enmedio, 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
- Restaurante Tito Yay...• 10 min walk
- Mar de Cabria Gastro...• 10 min walk
- La Bonita beach• 18 min walk
- Discochiringuito UHA• 22 min walk
Attractions
- Monumento al Agua• 4km
- Acuario de Almuñécar• 4.4km
Transport
- GRX• 50.8km
- Taramay• 24 min walk
- Málaga-Centro-Alamed...• 69.9km
Localities
- Velilla-Taramay• 1.8km
- Granada• 48.9km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Barranco de Enmedio?
The Playa Barranco de Enmedio 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 Barranco de Enmedio?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Barranco de Enmedio, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Playa Barranco de Enmedio is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Snorkeling
Is the Playa Barranco de Enmedio good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa Barranco de Enmedio 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 Barranco de Enmedio for swimming is positive.
Is the Playa Barranco de Enmedio 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 Barranco de Enmedio 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.
What are the key audiences of Playa Barranco de Enmedio?
Playa Barranco de Enmedio can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Wild camping lovers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Barranco de Enmedio?
The bar is located right on the Playa Barranco de Enmedio.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Tito Yayo is the closest place located 800 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa Barranco de Enmedio?
There are 1101 places to stay in the Playa Barranco de Enmedio area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa Barranco de Enmedio include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa Barranco de Enmedio from parking?
The Playa Barranco de Enmedio 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 Barranco de Enmedio?
There are 2 attractions near Playa Barranco de Enmedio that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Monumento al Agua located in 4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Barranco de Enmedio?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa Barranco de Enmedio 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 Barranco de Enmedio (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 Playa Barranco de Enmedio (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 Playa Barranco de Enmedio 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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