Beaches of Salobreña - Services, Cleanliness, Places to Eat and Parking
The chiringuitos (beach bars) along the seafront serve up delicious sardines, octopus, and grilled squid.
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Salobreña has 5 beaches:
- La Guardia Beach - expansive and well-equipped, offering all the necessary facilities and services.
- La Charca/Salomar Beach - lengthy beach with ample services, offering plenty of dining options.
- Punta del Río - another lengthy beach with convenient access, albeit lacking in facilities.
- Caletón Beach - a cave easily accessible on foot, but lacking in facilities.
- Cambrón Beach - another cave, accessible on foot with no facilities, requiring a lengthy 2km walk to reach.
Who are these beaches in Salobreña suitable for?
• La Guardia Beach and Salomar beaches are ideal for those seeking a location with comprehensive facilities and dining options.
• Punta del Río beach is perfect for those interested in engaging in water sports.
• El Caletón Beach is a conveniently accessible cove located not far from La Guardia Beach, where you can find amenities such as showers and dining options.
• Cambrón Beach is a rocky cove with challenging access, suitable for snorkeling enthusiasts.
There are no facilities or restaurants available.
• There is also the very small Pargo Cave, which is challenging to access.
Here is detailed information about these beaches in Salobreña including attractions, activities, dining options, parking locations, cleanliness, and available services and facilities.
Guardia Beach in Salobreña
Spanning over 1 km in length and 25 m in width, this beach is flanked by agricultural crops and sugar cane fields,
with the Rock at one end and apartments at the other.
The waves at this beach are typically moderate, particularly near the Rock, where young locals engage in a very risky practice: diving.
This beach is comprised of pebbles and dark sand, and it tends to become quite crowded.
Where to Eat Near La Guardia Beach
Several beachfront chiringuitos, such as La Bahía and El Peñón, offer dining options,
along with some traditional family-run restaurants located near the residential areas. Showers are available near the Rock
and at the opposite end of the beach.
Where to Park Near La Guardia Beach
There are two parking areas:
If you access the beach from National Road N-340 following the sign for La Guardia,
seek parking along the residential streets before reaching the beach.
If you arrive from the seafront, coming from La Charca, you'll find a public car park just behind the La Bahía Restaurant.
Arriving early is recommended to secure a parking space.
La Guardia Beach Services and Facilities
- There are showers available near the Rock, but none at the other end.
- Umbrellas and sunbeds are available for rental.
- Catamarans or small floating beach slides are available for rental.
- There are food shops selling items for the beach, drinks, and other essentials.
- There are restaurants, tapas bars, beach bars ('chiringuitos'), and ice cream shops available.
- There is both free (fills up quickly) and paid parking available.
La Charca/Salomar Beach in Salobreña
La Charca/Salomar beach beach starts on the other side of the Rock and is wider than La Guardia beach,
stretching almost 3 km in length and about 100 m in width.
It's more comfortable for playing ball sports as it's made up of fine sand, but as you get closer to the shoreline, its composition changes to pebbles.
The long promenade extends to the residential areas of Salomar.
The beach is typically quite busy during the summer months, and the waves tend to be moderate.
Where to Eat Near Salomar Beach
The bars and restaurants on the promenade are magnets for most tourists, especially in the Peñón area (La Bahía and El Peñón restaurants).Close to Salomar residential area, there are some more traditional family-run restaurants and pizzerias.
Directly on the beach, there are several chiringuitos (beach bars) offering snacks, cool drinks, and lunch options.
Chiringuito Casa Emilio is a good option, while at Pizzeria Olimpia, you will find delicious pizzas catering to all tastes.
Salomar Beach Services and Facilities
There are some parking spaces along the seafront and in the streets around the residential areas.
If you go to the Peñón area, there is a car park behind La Bahía but it is usually full.
- Facilities include a rental service for sunbeds and umbrellas.
- There are showers and toilets available.
- There is disabled access and a Red Cross post.
- There are boat rentals and various nautical activities offered.
- Restaurants, beach bars, and ice cream shops are plentiful.
- Additionally, there are food shops and small supermarkets nearby.
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Punta del Río or La Cagadilla Beach in Salobreña
Punta del Río or La Cagadilla beach extends all the way to Motril. It spans 1.2 km in length, and is 30 m wide.
The beach is composed of sand and gravel, similar to the other beaches in
Salobreña.
It's an unspoilt beach accessible only by foot, but you can park on Avda de Andalucia street, about 500 m away.
It receives few visits as it is located in an agricultural area and lacks facilities such as showers and restaurants, unlike Guardia and Salomar beaches.
This is the beach where the river Guadalfeo flows into, and it includes wetlands that attract migratory seabirds. The waves here are usually moderate.
Punta del Río Beach Services and Facilities
- This beach does not have any restaurants or bars.
- There are no sun lounger or umbrella rental services, nor are there any showers available./li>
- 18 Knots Surf Club - International Center for Nautical and Cultural Activities.
- Nautical activities available include kitesurfing courses, paddle surfing, kayak rentals, and summer camps.
El Caletón Beach in Salobreña
Caletón beach is a small pebbly cove, measuring 30 meters in length and 10 meters in width.
With its calm waters and pleasant seabed, it's an ideal spot for diving and snorkeling.
Due to its limited visitors, it tends to be quieter, offering a serene atmosphere. Situated in a semi-urban area, it provides disabled access, although it lacks a promenade.
Access is via a footpath that begins at Caleta beach (la Guardia) and winds through the cliffs.
This beach lacks eateries, services, hammock rentals, and shower facilities.
El Cambrón Beach in Salobreña
El Cambrón beach is situated close to the urbanized area of Torre del Cambrón.
Its challenging access and lack of services contribute to making it an uncrowded beach.
It is a small beach, approximately 86 meters in length and 21 meters in width.
Accessible only on foot from the Torre del Cambrón urbanization (approximately 2 kilometers away) via a small footpath.
Page Updated: Sep 18, 2025
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