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Barronal Beach
Playa del Barronal
Good for Relax
About
Barronal Beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 24th place out of 84 beaches in the Almeria region 31.4 km away from its center, the city of Almeria. It is one of the beaches of La Fabriquilla settlement, just 6.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a small bay with blue water and brown sand, 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 almost deserted place even during the high season.
Barronal Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
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.
9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de los Genoveses, which has a rating of 7.6.
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Barronal Beach (Almeria) region (Almería Coast sub-region) is located outside the La Fabriquilla 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 Barronal Beach 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
"Head over to this amazing beach! It's easy to access from the road, and if you go when the number of people is equal to the number of swimsuits, you're sure to have an enjoyable time. But if the crowd is too big, it could get a bit tricky. All in all, this beach is simply fabulous!"
Steven Blythe
"A paradise! The water is so clear and pristine, with no plastic in sight. It's a clothing-optional beach, so you'll find most people enjoying the sun in their birthday suits. Parking is conveniently located a short walk away, making it an ideal spot for a day of relaxation. It's truly idyllic!"
Johnathan Smith
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"Head over to this amazing beach! It's easy to access from the road, and if you go when the number of people is equal to the number of swimsuits, you're sure to have an enjoyable time. But if the crowd is too big, it could get a bit tricky. All in all, this beach is simply fabulous!"
Steven Blythe
"A paradise! The water is so clear and pristine, with no plastic in sight. It's a clothing-optional beach, so you'll find most people enjoying the sun in their birthday suits. Parking is conveniently located a short walk away, making it an ideal spot for a day of relaxation. It's truly idyllic!"
Johnathan Smith
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Transport
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- Estación de tren Alm...• 30.6km
Localities
- La Fabriquilla• 6.1km
- Almeria• 31.4km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Barronal Beach?
The coastline of Barronal Beach is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Barronal Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Barronal Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Barronal Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Barronal Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Barronal Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Barronal Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Barronal Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Barronal Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante - Terraza "La Fabrica de los Genoveses" is the closest place located 2700 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Barronal Beach?
There are 214 places to stay in the Barronal Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Barronal Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Barronal Beach from parking?
The Barronal Beach has no parking spot.
Are there any attractions nearby Barronal Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Barronal Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are petrified wave of Mónsul located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Barronal Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Barronal 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?
Barronal Beach (Almeria) 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.Barronal Beach (Almeria) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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