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Retamar
Retamar Beach
Playa del Retamar
Good for Relax
About
Retamar Beach is located on the Alboran Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 50th place out of 84 beaches in the Almeria region 13.3 km away from its center, the city of Almeria. It is one of the beaches of El Toyo settlement, just 1.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long bay with blue water and gray sand & pebble cover, 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.
Retamar Beach 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.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Las Amoladeras, which has a rating of 3.9.
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Retamar Beach is located in Almeria region (Almería Coast sub-region) within El Toyo, 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
"Quite pleasant, with pebbles at the entrance which make it advisable to wear booties. As you enter, the sand is already dark, and it continues all the way down the beach. The waves aren't particularly dangerous, but when it's windy they can be quite strong. It has many services, such as showers and beach bars, as well as restaurants and ice cream stands. At the end of the pr..."
Daniela Martinez
"That place is spacious and not overly crowded, making it easy to park. It has a shower and nearby restaurants. The shoreline is rocky, but the water is clean and you can spot many schools of fish."
Marisol Gomez Ruiz
User reviews
"Quite pleasant, with pebbles at the entrance which make it advisable to wear booties. As you enter, the sand is already dark, and it continues all the way down the beach. The waves aren't particularly dangerous, but when it's windy they can be quite strong. It has many services, such as showers and beach bars, as well as restaurants and ice cream stands. At the end of the pr..."
Daniela Martinez
"That place is spacious and not overly crowded, making it easy to park. It has a shower and nearby restaurants. The shoreline is rocky, but the water is clean and you can spot many schools of fish."
Marisol Gomez Ruiz
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Restaurants
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Transport
- LEI• 5.1km
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- Estación de tren Alm...• 12.6km
Localities
- El Toyo• 1.3km
- Almeria• 13.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Retamar Beach?
Retamar Beach has a gray sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Retamar Beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Retamar Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Retamar Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Retamar Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Retamar Beach 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 sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Retamar Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Retamar Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. 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 Retamar Beach?
The bar is located right on the Retamar Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Playa Almería is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Retamar Beach?
There are 153 places to stay in the Retamar Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Retamar Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Retamar Beach from parking?
The Retamar Beach 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 Retamar Beach?
There are 3 attractions near Retamar Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Plaza del mar located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Retamar Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Retamar Beach is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 25°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Retamar Beach (Almeria) 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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