The Most Charming Beaches of Almuñécar - Facilities, Top Restaurants and Attractions
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Some of the beaches are small coves with calm waters, such as those of Cabria or Calaiza, while others, like
San Cristóbal, stretch up to 1 km and offer a wide range of tourist services.
There are also the naturist beaches of Cantarriján and El Muerto. On all of them visitors can engage in various water and land sports, such as paragliding or hang-gliding.
La Herradura stands out, among other things, for its wonderful seabed, where important posidonia meadows and fascinating marine species can be found.
These are the 7 Beaches of Almuñécar that Stand Out
- San Cristóbal Beach - a long and wide beach, it offers all the necessary services..
- Puerta del Mar Beach - is also a long beach, located in the heart of the city, offering numerous services and featuring good restaurants.
- Velilla Beach - another main beach in Almuñécar, where the water park and all tourist services are located.
- El Tesorillo Beach - is a small cove adjacent to Playa Velilla, with two restaurants and numerous services.
- Playa del Muerto Beach - an easily accessible nudist beach, but only reachable on foot, without any kind of services.
- Cotobro Beach - a small beach with decent beach bars, facilities, and services.
- Calabajío Beach - isolated from the urban center, yet equipped with all the necessary facilities, although there is only one restaurant available.
On this map you can locate these seven main beaches as well as other lesser-known beaches of Almuñecar.
San Cristóbal Beach in Almuñécar
San Cristóbal is a very popular beach with fine dark sand and many facilities.
It is just over 1 km long and 50 m wide.
It has been awarded the Blue Flag recognition for its cleanliness and facilities.
What to See and Surroundings
At one end of Almuñécar (called La China), which faces Cotobro, the sea encroaches a little, forming a beautiful cove.
At the other extreme, we find an unusual natural feature on the Mediterranean coast: the
Peñones de San Cristóbal.
Three rocky formations, lined up one behind the other, extend into the sea, ranging from largest to smallest.
The largest, the Peñón del Santo, is 30 m high and separates the beaches of San Cristóbal and Puerta del Mar.
It is a very popular viewpoint on the Granada coast, crowned by a saint on a cross, from which wonderful views of the sea, the mountains, and Almuñécar are afforded.
These views hold great charm at any time of day, but especially at sunset.
In this area there is also the LoroSexi Ornithological Park, and not far from here, the Majuelo Botanical-Archaeological Park.
Parking is difficult, as it is in almost all of Almuñécar.
Facilities and Services
- It features a long, developed promenade along the seafront.
- Original swings for children.
- Disabled access.
- Surveillance and rescue equipment.
- Showers and toilets.
- Sunbeds and umbrellas rental.
- There is an abundance of bars and restaurants to choose from.
Where to Eat Near San Cristóbal Beach
- Mar de Plata Restaurant - is a great spot for both locals and tourists, located in a beautiful setting near the beach.
It offers delicious Mediterranean and Spanish cuisine, including seafood dishes fresh from the nearby sea. Reasonable prices. - Restaurant Sabina - located near the promenade offering diverse options like daily fresh fish, hamburgers, chicken curry, and generous wine pours. Friendly, helpful staff make you feel at home.
- Gastrobar de la Flor - set on a quiet street opposite the botanical gardens. This place is perfect for lunch, dinner, or simply enjoying drinks and tapas with fantastic food and service. Their BBQ meats are exceptionally good.
Beach Puerta del Mar in Almuñecar
The Puerta del Mar beach is situated in the center of Almuñécar, with numerous facilities nearby.
It's a prime location, situated far enough from the main hotels and noise yet conveniently close to a variety of quality restaurants and bars.
It spans 1000 meters in length and 50 meters in width, composed of gravel and fine dark sand.
The beach has a beautiful promenade, including the Monument to the Phoenicians, and provides public underground parking.
It can become very crowded as it's located in the town center.
Facilities and Services
Puerta del Mar offers a full range of facilities, including:- Rental of sunbeds and umbrellas.
- Surveillance and rescue equipment.
- Disabled access.
- Bars and beach bars.
Where to Eat Near Puerta del Mar Beach
- Los Geraneos Restaurant - located steps from the beach in a beautiful plaza, this restaurant offers a great menu to non-fish eaters alongside abundant seafood options. Charming ambience, attentive service, and delicious food with rustic and cozy decor.
- La Tralla Restaurant - a place next to the beach with great sea views and a terrace right in front of the beach, a peaceful and pleasant spot. They serve complimentary tapas that are so generous they seem like full portions.
- El Maño Restaurant - a place where you feel at home, with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere and quick service. The food is a blend of traditional and modern cuisine. Family business, the father prepares the food while the son manages the front of house.
Velilla Beach in Almuñecar
Playa Velilla is the longest beach in Almuñécar, stretching almost almost 1.5 km
and heavily developed with a wide array of services. It features a combination of gravel and fine sand.
The beachfront promenade is a good spot for walking, offering a pleasant and well-maintained environment with numerous benches along its length.
Aquatropic
Here you'll discover the Aquatropic saltwater park,
featuring around 10 different attractions. While relatively basic, it's a great option for a family day out.
The park offers reasonable pricing, minimal waiting times for the slides, and plenty of shaded areas for relaxation.
Several food stalls are available, offering standard quality options. Visitors also can bring their own drinks and food.
Facilities and Services
The beach offers a promenade, hammock and umbrella rental, surveillance and rescue equipment,
disabled access, and numerous beach bars throughout.
There's an underground public car park and a few children's play areas equipped with swings.
The beach tends to get very crowded.
Where to Eat Near Velilla Beach
- Moroccan Aljaima on the Strand - a small Moroccan restaurant on the beach with excellent service and tasty, affordable food. The owner and his wife make sure you have a nice time with a menu that includes vegan, vegetarian, meat, and chicken dishes.
- Sapori D'Italia Pizzeria - this cozy pizzeria by the beach serves tasty starters and great pizzas with quality dough. Run by Italian owners, it's on the Velilla promenade and offers takeaways, plus there's an ice cream shop next door they work with.
- Restaurante A.Montes - in a charming setting, the food is beautifully prepared and served by attentive waitstaff. The restaurant is very clean with special Sunday dishes. You can also find delicious gluten-free friendly doptions.
El Tesorillo Beach in Almuñecar
El Tesorillo beach is a beautiful, scenic beach with fine sand surrounded by rocks. It is 80 m long and 55 m wide.
The word "tesorillo" in Spanish means "small treasure".
It is located between the end of Playa Velilla and Playa del Pozuelo, separated from them by a rocky promontory topped by a 16th-century watchtower.
It is a comparatively quiet place, ideal for snorkeling near the rocks. It is not close to hotels or restaurants.
Facilities and Services
It features a promenade, disabled access, sun loungers with sunshades, and other amenities.Where to Eat Near El Tesorillo
There are some excellent restaurants here, such as Uha or Sol y Mar, which offer very nice views of the sea and a great variety of seafood.
Uha Restaurant is located directly on the beach, with banana trees growing in the sand. Quiet location with easy access and private parking.
Restaurant El Tesorillo has a boat filled with sand where a fire is made to grill fresh sardines. Try the grilled pork chop and fish.
No kayak rental or water slides.
Playa del Muerto Beach in Almuñecar
'Playa del Muerto' means the 'beach of the dead'. It received this name because it was the place where all the corpses expelled by the sea ended up.
It is easily accessible, but only on foot and through the beach of Cotobro.
It is a dark sandy beach, 400m long and 42m wide, where you may find some nudists.
Surrounded by vegetation, cliffs, and calm waters, it typically has an average influx of people.
Hiking Routes
Here begins an old path that was used to trade fish from one village to another.It is known as the fishermen's route and connects Almuñécar with La Herradura until it reaches the Punta de la Mona lighthouse.
It is a very nice hiking route that offers beautiful views of Almunecar, Marina del Este and Punta de la Mona.
You have to ascend from Playa del Muerto through Peñón del Lobo and follow the signs along the way,
which are marked with two parallel lines, one white and the other yellow.
Facilities and Services
It has no facilities, such as bars or restaurants, showers or toilets, or umbrellas or hammock rentals.Cotobro Beach in Almuñécar
Dimensions and Type of Sand
This urban beach is one of the most popular in Almuñécar due to its easy access and abundance of services.Due to its small size, measuring 400 meters long and 18 meters wide, it tends to fill up quickly.
The beach is formed by small pebbles and dark sand, with calm waters.
The beach is lined with top-notch restaurants and beach bars along the promenade, complemented by nearby urbanizations and hotels.
Facilities and Services
- There are showers available, but there are no public toilets.
- There are no rentals available for sunbeds or umbrellas.
- There is parking available with fewer than 50 spaces.
- There are beach bars and eateries available.
Where to Eat Near Cotobro Beach
With just one dining option on this beach, El Balcon de Cotobro restaurant offers a lovely view of the beach and serves French cuisine. While the portions are generous and the menu looks enticing, the prices are high.Calabajío Beach in Almuñécar
Beach next to the natural park full of vegetation, Mediterranean pine, and cypresses.
Even though it's one of Almuñécar's best beaches, it often looks messy because visitors set up lots of tents, sometimes blocking access to the shore.
Dimensions and Type of Sand
A small beach with easy car access and an average number of visitors. It spans 313m in length and 30 meters in width.
It is a beach with dark sand and rocks, adorned with palm trees and other vegetation.
Located close to one of the largest hotels on the Costa Tropical, the Hotel Playa Cálida.
Facilities and Services
- It is isolated from the urban center.
- There is a small car park with fewer than 50 spaces available.
- It is equipped with showers and public toilets.
- It offers hammock and umbrella rentals.
Where to Eat Near Calabajío Beach
There is only one restaurant on this beach, Calabajío Restaurant. They serve delicious meat and vegetarian dishes prepared by the chef.The restaurant is situated on a height with a stunning view over the beach and the ocean.
The wine list is excellent; try the sparkling white wine sangria.
Also find more information on other nearby beaches:
Top 10 Costa Tropical Beaches,
Salobreña Beaches,
La Herradura Beaches,
Beaches near Motril.
Page Updated: Jun 15, 2025
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