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Playa el Algarrobico is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 32th place out of 84 beaches in the Almeria region 56.1 km away from its center, the city of Almeria. It is one of the beaches of El Sopalmo settlement, just 3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a long bay with blue water and bright shell 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.
Playa el Algarrobico 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 popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Bordenares beach, which has a rating of 5.9.
Playa el Algarrobico (Almeria) region (Almería Coast sub-region) is located outside the El Sopalmo 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 el Algarrobico 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.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
La Ermita 1.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Cortijo de Pascual 3.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
Ventanicas-El Cantal 1.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright shell sand
Carboneras 4.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water
La Joya 2.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
La Joya 2.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
San Pedro 0 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
Costa Laguna 0.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue water
La Joya 3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
La Ermita 1.6 km
What to do in Playa el Algarrobico? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Playa el Algarrobico welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
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The Playa el Algarrobico is covered with golden shell sand. It's relatively 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.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa el Algarrobico, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Playa el Algarrobico is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa el Algarrobico does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with shell sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The region of Playa el Algarrobico 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.
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa el Algarrobico.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.La Brasserie de Almeria is the closest place located 2400 meters from the beach.
There are 311 places to stay in the Playa el Algarrobico area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa el Algarrobico include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Playa el Algarrobico has no parking spot.
There are 4 attractions near Playa el Algarrobico that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa El Algarrobico located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Playa el Algarrobico 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.
Playa el Algarrobico (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.Playa el Algarrobico (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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Betis 3.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
La Fabriquilla 5.6 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 fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
La Herradura 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand
Nerja 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Nerja 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray shell sand, Green water, Shell sand bottom
El Solanillo 3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Barbate 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
El Puerto de Santa Maria 2.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water
Urbasur 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Torremolinos 1.6 km
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