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Cala los Mendrugos
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About
Cala los Mendrugos is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 62th place out of 84 beaches in the Almeria region 50.1 km away from its center, the city of Almeria. It is one of the beaches of La Joya settlement, just 4.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a tiny bay with crystal blue water and gray pebble, so it is highly recommended to wear 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.
Cala los Mendrugos 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.
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 Agua Amarga, which has a rating of 7.7.
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Cala los Mendrugos (Almeria) region (Almería Coast sub-region) is located outside the La Joya 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 los Mendrugos 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
"That place is easily accessible and requires a moderate hike to get to. The current is strong, but swimming is still relatively safe. There are plenty of fish, including schools of sardines. However, there are also wasps and jellyfish further out in the water, so it is best to stay closer to shore for exploring."
Olivier Marceau
"Cala los Mendrugos is far from ideal. It is cramped and there are bowling pins scattered all over. The path leading down to the beach is a treacherous one and is not suitable for those with low-clearance cars. It is full of deep ruts and potholes, making it a difficult journey. All in all, it is not a place we would recommend."
Nicolás
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"That place is easily accessible and requires a moderate hike to get to. The current is strong, but swimming is still relatively safe. There are plenty of fish, including schools of sardines. However, there are also wasps and jellyfish further out in the water, so it is best to stay closer to shore for exploring."
Olivier Marceau
"Cala los Mendrugos is far from ideal. It is cramped and there are bowling pins scattered all over. The path leading down to the beach is a treacherous one and is not suitable for those with low-clearance cars. It is full of deep ruts and potholes, making it a difficult journey. All in all, it is not a place we would recommend."
Nicolás
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Cala los Mendrugos?
The beachline of Cala los Mendrugos is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Cala los Mendrugos?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cala los Mendrugos, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Cala los Mendrugos good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Cala los Mendrugos does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Cala los Mendrugos 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Cala los Mendrugos secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of Cala los Mendrugos is visited only by a few travellers. 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 Cala los Mendrugos?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cala los Mendrugos.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Asador La Chumbera is the closest place located 1500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Cala los Mendrugos?
There are 240 places to stay in the Cala los Mendrugos area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Cala los Mendrugos include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Cala los Mendrugos from parking?
The Cala los Mendrugos 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 los Mendrugos?
There are 4 attractions near Cala los Mendrugos that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cala Arenas located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Cala los Mendrugos?
The month with the highest temperature in Cala los Mendrugos 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?
Cala los Mendrugos (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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Cala los Mendrugos (Almeria) 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 los Mendrugos 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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