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Playa del Sombrerico is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 32th place out of 84 beaches in the Almeria region 58.9 km away from its center, the city of Almeria. It is one of the beaches of Agua Enmedio settlement, just 2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a small bay with blue water and black 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, hikers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.
Playa del Sombrerico 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. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail more than 1km long. Parking is located directly on the beach.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa el Algarrobico, which has a rating of 5.9.
Playa del Sombrerico (Almeria) region (Almería Coast sub-region) is located outside the Agua Enmedio 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, 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, 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, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
Costa Laguna 0.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
San Pedro 0 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 del Sombrerico? 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 del Sombrerico 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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Playa del Sombrerico has a golden sand and pebble cover. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa del Sombrerico, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Playa del Sombrerico 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 del Sombrerico 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. 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.
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.
Playa del Sombrerico can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Playa del Sombrerico.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Chiringuito Manaca is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
There are 424 places to stay in the Playa del Sombrerico area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa del Sombrerico include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Playa del Sombrerico 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 and you have to overcome a long trail with descent at the end.
There are 4 attractions near Playa del Sombrerico that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cala Rosita located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Playa del Sombrerico 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 del Sombrerico (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 del Sombrerico (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, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Cortijo de Pascual 3.9 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
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