Playa de los Genoveses
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Playa de los Genoveses, located in the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, is a stunning and largely untouched beach known for its fine sand and crystal-clear waters. Visitors frequently highlight:
- Natural beauty: The beach is often described as beautiful and ideal for a peaceful day in nature, offering a long stretch of fine sand and stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
- Access considerations: Although there is a controlled access fee of 6€ for parking, the beach can get crowded during peak season. It is advisable to arrive early, as parking spots fill quickly.
- Family-friendly: With shallow waters making it safe for children, it has been praised as a great spot for family outings.
- Wild and serene environment: The beach's natural state allows for a fantastic experience away from commercialization, although some visitors have noted issues with litter left by others.
However, some drawbacks have been mentioned:
- Parking difficulties: The limited parking spaces and high demand can make it challenging to access the beach during busy times.
- Lack of services: The beach is devoid of amenities like toilets or food vendors, so visitors need to bring their own supplies.
- Environmental concerns: There are complaints about the cleanliness of the beach, with litter and waste left behind by some visitors.
Overall, Playa de los Genoveses offers a uniquely breathtaking escape for nature lovers, but it requires some planning and consideration for a hassle-free visit.
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Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach for a great day, but you have to wake up early to get a spot in the parking.
Positive experience: Lovely beach. It's good to know that (at least in summer) the parking lot fills up quickly and costs 6 euros. You can park for free in the village of San José or take the bus (costs 3 euros, but does not run very frequently).
Fantastic experience: Very beautiful beach with fine sand. We arrived at 10:00 AM and were able to enter the parking lot after paying €6, which also allowed us to go to Monsul later. Around 1:00 PM, we left Genoveses and arrived at Mónsul. Gorgeous beach where we could go snorkeling. There were so many fish. It's worth the early wake-up and visiting these two beaches.
Positive experience: We arrived a little after 11 and couldn’t pass the access control, but you can leave the car next to the control and walk to the beginning of the beach in about 15 minutes. At the beginning, there is a shaded area with trees and stones. A long and beautiful beach that contrasts with a lovely mountain landscape.
Fantastic experience: The water is very clear and transparent. It is shallow and gradually deepens, making it perfect for going with children and family. There are no seaweeds, and it is true that you can't do much diving or snorkeling to see things, but it's a getaway to enjoy. The sand is very fine and pleasant (it sticks quite a bit to the skin).
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Fantastic experience: It is a wild beach, one of the few that are left in the world, super spacious, calm, and clean. Recommended for going with dogs or without them.
Positive experience: Excellent beach and comfortable with westerly wind, but with an easterly wind things change considerably with waves and in some places with currents, so in those circumstances it's advisable to observe the movement of the waves. This marvel is invaded by an unusual number of dogs, and they are also unleashed, along with the galloping of horses at times along the same stretch of the beach, by guests of a hotel in San Jose. Unfortunately, these situations, besides being prohibited, can lead to an unpleasant incident while the competent authorities look the other way.
Fantastic experience: Una de las mejores playas de la zona, aunque para acceder se tenga que pagar 5€ por vehículo merece la pena. Al ser del parque natural se pueden traer mascotas, perfecto para un día y lugar ideal
Negative experience: 6€ para acceder en coche en temporada de verano. Hay q madrugar y mucho xq a las 10 ya está llena. Mucha gente familias, niños, perros a pesar de estar prohibido. Plata natural q no invita al baño, sobre todo los días con olas q arrastran muchísima alga, palos etc. Si además los visitantes son unos guarros (no todos claro, pero muchos si) pues no merece la pena. Hay muchas playas en la costa mejores y menos masificadas
Positive experience: Platja extensa. En mig d'un entorn volcànic i molt ben conservat. És un lloc molt visitat. Dissabtes i Diumenges s'ha d'anar ben aviat. No hi han dutxes (és impossible)
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Fantastic experience: Dreamlike bay and beautiful sandy beach, almost empty in February.
Fantastic experience: A beach with a lot of history. It dates back to the period of invasions or the Genoese boats, which is why it is named the beach. One of the most beautiful in Cabo de Gata. There are stones and rocks with many fossils. We ran to look at it with a lot of silica and bicarbonate, we left it there, of course, but it was very interesting to find something like we have in Algarve. In the end, the slope is very similar.
Fantastic experience: After visiting the core of San José, we decided to visit this beautiful and well-known beach. It is classified as a virgin beach, with fine sand, small dunes, and a rugged path, one of the best-known in this national park. It also has the peculiarity that there are dunes underwater, creating sensations where sometimes the water doesn't cover you and other times it goes above your knee. As I mentioned before, it is classified as a virgin beach, as it does not offer any services. However, you must visit and enjoy it.
Fantastic experience: Good beach, fine sand, crystal clear water. You can go every day of the year.
Positive experience: Large, with fine and grayish sand, ideal for going with children where they can play and swim. In summer, it must be overflowing with people. Clean and clear waters, a place you can't miss.
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Positive experience: One of the best beaches I have ever been to in my life, crystal clear water and at a temperature that is not cold at all, I would be in the water all day. Also, it is very shallow which allows all kinds of people to swim. My only complaint, and the reason I don’t give it 5 stars, is the poor management of the parking. We arrived around 10:45 and naturally at that time we were already told that the parking lots were full (if they are already full at that time they should close earlier) and we had to park 20 minutes away on a scorching sun walk to reach the beach, there is one (and only) restaurant in the entire area that we didn’t go to because of the bad recent reviews it has.
Fantastic experience: 100% recommended if you're in the Cabo de Gata village area. It's worth spending the day there. Bring water and food, as it is a beach without a lifeguard, without a beach bar; it is a 100% virgin beach.
Fantastic experience: I loved it, you have to leave the car at the restaurant La Fabrica and pay for parking 6€, the restaurant gives you 2 drinks, you can take them with you or consume them at the restaurant. It is a nice detail. You walk about 15 minutes to the beach, comfortable path.
Fantastic experience: Access by car, 6 euros. That is the first thing I want to complain about. Why should I pay for access to a public beach? It's the first time in many years. If they had improved the asphalt for access or installed public restrooms, I would understand. Aside from that, it is an experience that everyone should have. A spectacular beach with crystal clear waters, spacious (be careful with the current if you go too far in). We arrived at 8 in the morning and were the first to set up our umbrella. A little later it was already impossible. In fact, when we left for lunch around 2 PM, there was an endless line to try to access. Always a recommended beach, but beware, there are no bathrooms or beach bars.
Fantastic experience: The beach that I liked the most in the entire province of Almeria! If you like clean water, fine sand, tranquility, swimming for hours without getting out of the sea... this is your place! You can walk more than 100 meters into the sea and still stand up for the length of the entire beach. There's a corner with stones, but full of trees where you can find shade and sleep for a couple of hours in a hammock if you bring one! In August, you need to arrive by car before 11:00 AM. (Parking at the beach costs €6). If not, you'll have to leave it in San José and walk about 2 km to the beach. Bring umbrellas and plenty of sunscreen so you don't get burned. There are no beach bars, shops, or anything like that. It's mandatory to bring drinks, water, and food if you're going to stay all day! Pick up everything and leave it clean! Paradise-like places like this need to be taken care of!
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Fantastic experience: 100% recommended if you're in the Cabo de Gata village area. It's worth spending the day there. Bring water and food, as it is a beach without a lifeguard, without a beach bar; it is a 100% virgin beach.
Fantastic experience: Bonita playa de arena fina y entrada en el agua de las que cubre poco a poco, rodeada de naturaleza. El mar, cristalino con una temperatura más que agradable y cantidad de peces. Para entrar puedes coger autobús en San José (2,70€ por persona) o pagar 5€ por vehículo. Todo el mundo mencionaba que hay que madrugar y no me quedaba muy claro a qué llamaban madrugar. Para que os hagáis una idea, en agosto los aparcamientos se pueden completar entre las 9 y las 10 h. A las 14 h vuelven a abrir acceso porque hay gente que se marcha y cubren esas plazas. Tienen personal controlando e informando para entrar, y para indicar dónde aparcar. Una vez pasado el control de tickets, te puedes mover de una playa a otra -Genoveses/Monsul - si hay sitios en los aparcamientos (no se puede dejar el coche a los lados del camino). Para ir a las calas tienes senderos. Si veis unas medusas de color yema de huevo con tentáculos cortos morados, no pican, y de todos modos recordar que es una reserva natural y hay que respetar a todos los seres vivos que habitan allí. Como pegas diría que se agradecerían unos baños, allí no hay servicios de ningún tipo, ni duchas, ni agua potable, ni socorristas... Llévate todo lo que necesites para pasar el día.
Negative experience: Playa bonita, pero no destaca sobre otras igual de bonitas o más. Sin embargo, tiene varios aspectos que le restan encanto y ganas de ir. En primer lugar, hay largas colas para llegar en coche, te cobran 5€ por entrar a aparcar y ahí ya pierdes la vida. La playa está maxificada, hay demasiada gente y pierde todo el encanto que tiene, pierde toda la gracia de estar en medio de un parque natural. Tiene medusas cada poco y hay que tener cuidadin, a pesar de ser de arena para entrar al agua es aconsejable llevar escarpines porque la orilla esta plagada de piedras y rocas Por último, y de lo más importante, bien que te cobran para entrar, pero luego no hay ni un solo socorrista en toda la playa. Con toda la gente que va, las olas, y las medusas, ya podrían poner uno al menos, me sorprende que no se produzca ninguna desgracia. En resumen, ¿es bonita? Sí, sin duda. ¿Merece la pena? Desde mi punto de vista no.
Fantastic experience: De las mejores playas de Almería, agua cristalina. Recomendado ir a primera hora en coche (parking de pago) o llevar coche al pueblo San José y allí coger autobús. No dispone de restaurantes ni socorrista.
Fantastic experience: En mi opinión la mejor playa del cabo de Gata. Totalmente salvaje, ni hoteles ni chiringuitos. Solo la playa y el paisaje de el Campillo del Genovés. Se puede acceder por una pista de tierra hasta un aparcamiento o también a pie desde San José. En verano muchas veces el aparcamiento está lleno y hay que ir caminando. Es paseo es de unos 40 min entre pitas y tierra roja. Impresionante pero muy caluroso. Hay que ir despacio y bien hidratado. La llegada merece la pena. La playa es grande y de arena fina. Con una entrada suave y que no cubre hasta 200 m de la orilla. Es una playa segura pero ojo que no hay socorrista. Es una delicia pasar la tarde hasta que el sol se esconde por detrás de las montañas.
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Fantastic experience: One of my favorite beaches in the area! It's huge, there is a section with trees to put up a hammock, the water is shallow so it's perfect if you go with kids.
Fantastic experience: After visiting the core of San José, we decided to visit this beautiful and well-known beach. It is classified as a virgin beach, with fine sand, small dunes, and a rugged path, one of the best-known in this national park. It also has the peculiarity that there are dunes underwater, creating sensations where sometimes the water doesn't cover you and other times it goes above your knee. As I mentioned before, it is classified as a virgin beach, as it does not offer any services. However, you must visit and enjoy it.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach with super clean water
Fantastic experience: Good beach, fine sand, crystal clear water. You can go every day of the year.
Positive experience: Large, with fine and grayish sand, ideal for going with children where they can play and swim. In summer, it must be overflowing with people. Clean and clear waters, a place you can't miss.
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Fantastic experience: La Playa de Los Genoveses es una de las más espectaculares del Parque Natural del Cabo de Gata-Nijar. Debe su nombre a que en el año 1147, unos 200 barcos Genoveses, estuvieron acampados unos 2 meses, con la finalidad de unirse a las tropas de Fernando VII y conquistar la ciudad de Almería que estaba en manos de los Berberiscos. Esta a unos 3 km de San jose y se accede por un camino de tierra. Hay un buen aparcamiento justo al lado de la playa, aunque en los meses de verano prácticamente esta prohibido la entrada de coche particulares y es necesario utilizar un autobús lanzadera. Es una playa muy larga, de arena blanca y fina y con un agua espectacular. Lo único si pillas un día con viento, vas a ver más windsurfistas , que bañitas. Es cierto que yo estuve en el mes de Octubre. Pero yo lo recomiendo, por la poca afluencia de gente y se disfruta mejor de la majestuosidad del lugar.
Positive experience: Mooie strand. Bij veel wind kun je hier kitesurfen.
Negative experience: Está muy bien si te encanta estar rodeado de avispas. Nos hemos ido de una punta a la otra y literalmente hay plaga de avispas vayas donde vayas. Mala playa para snorkle pero buena si te gusta el surf.
Fantastic experience: Hermosa. Puedes llegar andando haciendo una ruta de senderismo o en coche. Recomiendo ver el atardecer desde la montaña con vista a la playa. El acceso es fácil, solo hay que caminar unos 5 min luego de aparcar el coche. La playa es limpia y amplia, ideal para practicar surf. Con oleaje y bastante viento.
Positive experience: Cala muy de pelicula! Depende del lado de la playa q estes hay mas viento y es ideal para surfear o hacer kite surf, en el otro lado quedad mas recogido para bañarte tranquilamente. El camino a la cala desde san jose es super ameno y te ahorras el tema del coche y las plazas limitadísimas de parking! Una playa muy natural y salvaje.
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Positive experience: Mooie strand. Bij veel wind kun je hier kitesurfen.
Positive experience: Cala muy de pelicula! Depende del lado de la playa q estes hay mas viento y es ideal para surfear o hacer kite surf, en el otro lado quedad mas recogido para bañarte tranquilamente. El camino a la cala desde san jose es super ameno y te ahorras el tema del coche y las plazas limitadísimas de parking! Una playa muy natural y salvaje.
Fantastic experience: Una gran playa que se libra de la masificación gracias a la protección que se ejerce sobre ella. Se puede acceder en coche, fuera de las épocas de máxima afluencia, pero si estás alojado en San José, es mejor ir andando. En menos de 30 minutos puedes llegar. Allí disfrutarás de una larga playa, con zonas de sombra bajo los eucaliptos si lo prefieres, o al sol. Hay para todos los gustos. Aguas limpias y aptas para el baño o la práctica de deportes náuticos como surf, kite, o similares.
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Fantastic experience: Very beautiful beach with fine sand. We arrived at 10:00 AM and were able to enter the parking lot after paying €6, which also allowed us to go to Monsul later. Around 1:00 PM, we left Genoveses and arrived at Mónsul. Gorgeous beach where we could go snorkeling. There were so many fish. It's worth the early wake-up and visiting these two beaches.
Fantastic experience: The water is very clear and transparent. It is shallow and gradually deepens, making it perfect for going with children and family. There are no seaweeds, and it is true that you can't do much diving or snorkeling to see things, but it's a getaway to enjoy. The sand is very fine and pleasant (it sticks quite a bit to the skin).
Positive experience: Beach with beautiful views. You have to pay €6 to park the car. The beach has a portable toilet in the dirt parking lot, which is not in good condition, too dirty. Also, the beach wasn't very clean either, lots of cigarette butts and some plastic bottles. If your intention is to go snorkeling, look for another beach alternative (Playa de los Muertos, for example).
Negative experience: Vaya playa. Hoy hemos venido y la playa estaba súper sucia la playa más sucia que he visto, lleno de algas y era imposible bucear o hacer snorkel y encima unas olas muy fuertes con un olor no muy agradable y si llegas un poco tarde habrá cola.
Positive experience: Una playa virgen, con el agua color verde esmeralda y totalmente transparente ideal para hacer snorkel , puedes adentrarte sin que te cubra, la playa esta llena de cañas y piedras sueltas , aunque es de arena, no cuenta con ningun servicio. El dueño de la finca la tiene monopolizada, cobra 6€ el parking lo cual me parece una exageracion, solo se puede entrar a las 9 y a las 2 de la tarde..tambn se puede ir en autobus..
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Negative experience: The beach has great potential, but unfortunately I found it poorly maintained. The water was murky and seemed to contain many impurities, while there were various pieces of trash scattered on the sand, something that could be improved with a little more attention to cleaning. Walking a bit towards the less crowded areas, the situation improved significantly: cleaner environments and a more relaxing experience. I recommend exploring these more secluded areas to fully enjoy the sea and nature. I hope that in the future more is invested in the maintenance of the main beach, because it really has so much to offer!
Fantastic experience: The water is very clear and transparent. It is shallow and gradually deepens, making it perfect for going with children and family. There are no seaweeds, and it is true that you can't do much diving or snorkeling to see things, but it's a getaway to enjoy. The sand is very fine and pleasant (it sticks quite a bit to the skin).
Fantastic experience: Playa divina y tranquila, puedes acceder a diversas calas conforme va uno andando a lo largo de la costa.
Fantastic experience: Agua cristalina, pececillos, casi no cubre durante muchos metros, la arena es bastante fina... ideal para ir con niños y para llevarse unas gafas de buceo. Hay que llegar pronto para coger sitio en el parking, y este cuesta 5€.
Fantastic experience: Una playa perfecta por diversas razones: 1. Es muy larga 2. No Cubre 3. Es Virgen 4. No hay masificación 5. El agua está caliente Recomiendo ir
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Playa de los Genoveses: Reviews
Fantastic experience: One of my favorite beaches in the area! It's huge, there is a section with trees to put up a hammock, the water is shallow so it's perfect if you go with kids.
Fantastic experience: spectacular
Fantastic experience: Dreamlike bay and beautiful sandy beach, almost empty in February.
Fantastic experience: A beach with a lot of history. It dates back to the period of invasions or the Genoese boats, which is why it is named the beach. One of the most beautiful in Cabo de Gata. There are stones and rocks with many fossils. We ran to look at it with a lot of silica and bicarbonate, we left it there, of course, but it was very interesting to find something like we have in Algarve. In the end, the slope is very similar.
Fantastic experience: Wonderful beach at Cabo de Gata to visit out of season. There are marked trails. Take care of the environment, it is a natural park.
Fantastic experience: After visiting the core of San José, we decided to visit this beautiful and well-known beach. It is classified as a virgin beach, with fine sand, small dunes, and a rugged path, one of the best-known in this national park. It also has the peculiarity that there are dunes underwater, creating sensations where sometimes the water doesn't cover you and other times it goes above your knee. As I mentioned before, it is classified as a virgin beach, as it does not offer any services. However, you must visit and enjoy it.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful place for a walk, we were there in December. The nature here is breathtaking.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach with super clean water
Fantastic experience: Good beach, fine sand, crystal clear water. You can go every day of the year.
Fantastic experience: One of many stunning places in this amazing area.
Fantastic experience: I loved it
Fantastic experience: Beautifully wild! It was a shame that we coincided with some windy days, but we will definitely come back.
Positive experience: Large, with fine and grayish sand, ideal for going with children where they can play and swim. In summer, it must be overflowing with people. Clean and clear waters, a place you can't miss.
Fantastic experience: Wonderful beach with loads of space and trees providing shadow on sunny days. The best is, that I met a wonderful italian from genova sharing his pesto with me.
Fantastic experience: A quiet place to spend a beach day.
Positive experience: It is one of my favorite beaches in the world. It has two streams with lines of trees that go down to the beach, creating a beautiful contrast with the sea. It is an enigmatic beach, there are mushrooms by the sea in the Cabo de Gata desert. It looks like the setting of a beautiful witch movie with circles of piled stones and clearings in circles of stones that seem to be placed on purpose. In summer it is almost impossible, but now in October with 27 degrees, there were fewer than 10 people.
Fantastic experience: Arriving at such a wild place and hearing nothing is an amazing feeling. Clear waters. A must-see in Cabo de Gata that you shouldn't miss.
Fantastic experience: Pure nature, as I knew it, you have to bring everything and try to return with all the garbage, so it remains so beautiful.
Negative experience: The beach has great potential, but unfortunately I found it poorly maintained. The water was murky and seemed to contain many impurities, while there were various pieces of trash scattered on the sand, something that could be improved with a little more attention to cleaning. Walking a bit towards the less crowded areas, the situation improved significantly: cleaner environments and a more relaxing experience. I recommend exploring these more secluded areas to fully enjoy the sea and nature. I hope that in the future more is invested in the maintenance of the main beach, because it really has so much to offer!
Positive experience: There is a trail that connects to Genoveses beach from San José measuring about 800 meters with good views. (Medium difficulty)
Negative experience: I don't know why it's so famous. It's nothing out of this world and there's hardly any beach, just a little sand. It's nice, yes, but it's not like you have to go there no matter what, as they say...
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach for a great day, but you have to wake up early to get a spot in the parking.
Fantastic experience: The most beautiful beach in Almeria! If you can't find parking, you'll have 20 minutes under the sun, and it will feel like being in the desert among low palm trees and red sand. The beach, about 2 kilometers long, has dark sand. It is not equipped, so water, an umbrella, and food are essential!!!! Beautiful, fresh, and deep sea.
Positive experience: Lovely beach. It's good to know that (at least in summer) the parking lot fills up quickly and costs 6 euros. You can park for free in the village of San José or take the bus (costs 3 euros, but does not run very frequently).
Fantastic experience: Fantastic afternoon we had, a spectacular place
Fantastic experience: Very nice beach.
Fantastic experience: Like almost all the beaches in Cabo de Gata, spectacular
Fantastic experience: It is a very beautiful beach, but frankly, visitors ruin it by leaving trash and other things. It's a shame that this space is treated like this.
Fantastic experience: Very beautiful beach with fine sand. We arrived at 10:00 AM and were able to enter the parking lot after paying €6, which also allowed us to go to Monsul later. Around 1:00 PM, we left Genoveses and arrived at Mónsul. Gorgeous beach where we could go snorkeling. There were so many fish. It's worth the early wake-up and visiting these two beaches.
Positive experience: We arrived a little after 11 and couldn’t pass the access control, but you can leave the car next to the control and walk to the beginning of the beach in about 15 minutes. At the beginning, there is a shaded area with trees and stones. A long and beautiful beach that contrasts with a lovely mountain landscape.
Fantastic experience: The water is very clear and transparent. It is shallow and gradually deepens, making it perfect for going with children and family. There are no seaweeds, and it is true that you can't do much diving or snorkeling to see things, but it's a getaway to enjoy. The sand is very fine and pleasant (it sticks quite a bit to the skin).
Negative experience: We were there yesterday and we were surprised, the access is super convoluted, the town of San José, although beautiful, lacks sufficient road infrastructure... there are plenty of two-way streets that are only as wide as a lane... and on top of that, the public beaches charge a fee, how outrageous! We won't be coming back.
Negative experience: Difficulty accessing the beach by car if you do not arrive on time at the parking lot entrance, nonexistent services, nice scenery but dirty water (full of algae). Infrequent buses and long waiting times.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful place
Positive experience: At night, it is a spectacle how the stars are seen in that place
Fantastic experience: What a magical place!!! I would have loved to go at night with someone to see the stars there. It’s totally wild. There is a lot of space and you can walk to other coves. I am looking forward to going back again. WHAT A SHAME IS HOW DIRTY SOME PEOPLE ARE. I can't believe it was full of plastics of all kinds, bottles, cans, caps... and inside the water a raffia bag. When will we learn that we have to take care of the planet that is not ours, that belongs to those who will come after us, but at the pace we are going, we won't survive... What a shame.
Fantastic experience: You need to wake up a little early during the season, as the parking lots get filled or you have to wait to get in, or you end up walking a lot. The place is nice, a good beach for the little ones.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach in an almost virgin paradise in Cabo de Gata. You have to leave the car in San José or pay up to €6 to access this natural area. It's a pity that these days I found out that the Nijar Town Hall and the Junta de Andalucía have approved construction just to build hotels. Unfortunately, these unscrupulous politicians, who claim to represent us, but only represent their own interests, are ruining the little we have left of the coast without cement. How shameful.
Positive experience: They talk a lot about it in the area, but I liked Monsul beach much more; for me, it is much more spectacular and beautiful.
Negative experience: The truth is it's just a beach without anything special. They charge you six euros for nothing, we've been to better beaches.
Fantastic experience: A beach that is worth visiting. Controlled access so that the beach does not become overcrowded. Price: €6 per car. Despite there being points with guards keeping watch, do not leave anything of value on the seats as we saw someone get their rear window smashed.
Positive experience: One of the best beaches I have ever been to in my life, crystal clear water and at a temperature that is not cold at all, I would be in the water all day. Also, it is very shallow which allows all kinds of people to swim. My only complaint, and the reason I don’t give it 5 stars, is the poor management of the parking. We arrived around 10:45 and naturally at that time we were already told that the parking lots were full (if they are already full at that time they should close earlier) and we had to park 20 minutes away on a scorching sun walk to reach the beach, there is one (and only) restaurant in the entire area that we didn’t go to because of the bad recent reviews it has.
Fantastic experience: The beach is a paradise of fine white sand, but you will be amazed if you get caught on a windy day... By the way, it is accessible from San José, €6 for parking (they accept card) or €3 by bus (get tickets in the center). You also have the option to walk (not recommended, although it is the closest, about 20 minutes).
Fantastic experience: Amazing beach with very clear water. The beach is very large and is ideal for families. To the right of the beach, there are paths that lead to other coves. You access the beach via a simple dirt road by car. The parking is paid, 6€, and you can pay with card (in our case it was, but not everyone had a card reader). I recommend going early because once the parking is full, no one else can enter... and walking is a long way.
Fantastic experience: It's very nice, but to enter you have to go early in the morning or after 2:00 PM.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommended beach!
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach and unique environment
Fantastic experience: Paradise-like and tranquil. A great bath.
Fantastic experience: Very nice!
Fantastic experience: Natural, calm, beautiful and not overcrowded.... Nothing to envy from the beaches of Cádiz.
Fantastic experience: 6 € for parking. Incredible wild beach without services. A place to live.
Negative experience: The beaches and coves are spectacular.. but you have to pay 6€ to enter because it is private property and on top of that you have to go to the beach they want. I wanted to go to Monsul or Media Luna and they didn't let me, only the Genovese because there was no space for a van, but then 4 cars can pass and there's no problem.. pathetic that you pay to come to a beach and you can't go to the one you want.. logically, I will not return.
Negative experience: I don't know what the beach is like, but to access it, you have to pay €6. We were just going to see it, not spend the day, so we would have to pay it too, which is why we decided to leave and continue seeing others. Also, the access is via a sandy path that is not in very good condition.
Positive experience: One of the best beaches in Almería. Difficult access that requires getting up early, but once you're in, it's worth it. Clean waters, shallow depth, quite clean... Highly recommended.
Fantastic experience: Wonderful beach with fine sand, crystal clear waters, and little waves. Located in the Cabo de Gata natural park, it is a must-visit. It has a very interesting history. The parking is 6 euros, although you can walk there along a cliff with incredible views. It is long, there are no buildings, and it is very quiet.
Fantastic experience: 100% recommended if you're in the Cabo de Gata village area. It's worth spending the day there. Bring water and food, as it is a beach without a lifeguard, without a beach bar; it is a 100% virgin beach.
Negative experience: The beach is BEAUTIFUL! I give 2 stars to the people who leave trash as you can see in the photos and to the waste collection services. Perhaps more good trash bins are needed, that can withstand wind and are larger? It's a shame that plastic waste goes into the sea in a protected environment. The road is meant to be taken slowly but it is flat and very good. You cannot sleep in campers, the civil guard passes by at night.
Fantastic experience: I loved it, you have to leave the car at the restaurant La Fabrica and pay for parking 6€, the restaurant gives you 2 drinks, you can take them with you or consume them at the restaurant. It is a nice detail. You walk about 15 minutes to the beach, comfortable path.
Fantastic experience: Very nice for spending a good quiet morning or afternoon. An excellent combination of beach and mountain.
Fantastic experience: Nice beach to visit and enjoy
Fantastic experience: Magical.
Positive experience: In my opinion, windy. But huge and with fine sand. Easy access
Fantastic experience: Totally virgin beach, crystal clear water, theoretically it's a nudist beach, but when I went I was the only one without a swimsuit.
Fantastic experience: Impressive virgin beach with fine sand and clear waters in the middle of a natural park. Very spacious.
Fantastic experience: A wonderful beach. It's a pity that there are people who are not capable of taking their trash to the bins.
Positive experience: Access is via a dirt path. We went in June and it was still accessible, but during peak season I understand there is a limit and you have to arrive by bus. The beach is very large, but it is very windy.
Fantastic experience: Unique environment. Wonderful and extensive beach with crystal clear waters. Important movies were filmed here. It is worth it, although during peak season access by vehicle is limited, costing 6 euros per car, or you will have to access by bus or on foot. Area of trails and viewpoints. Additionally, the Camino del Argar passes through here, coming from Almería and Cabo de Gata towards San José and leading to Lorca.
Fantastic experience: It's one of the best beaches, although in summer you have to pay to enter the natural area and there are too many people. You need to go early to grab a spot in July and August.
Fantastic experience: Wild beach that is worth it just to go see it; bathing and spending time there must be amazing.
Fantastic experience: The water at the beach is very fresh and clear. We came in an RV on Saturday, May 4, 2024, and the parking lot was quite full by 10:30. We saw a boat unloading immigrants with the Coast Guard behind it. I would recommend having a paid and controlled access to the parking lot; otherwise, people park as they please. This must be unsustainable in July and August.
Fantastic experience: Amazing beach, it can be windy at times but it's worth it, clear water and easy access although in summer it can be hard to find parking.
Fantastic experience: It is a wild beach, one of the few that are left in the world, super spacious, calm, and clean. Recommended for going with dogs or without them.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach in the province of Almería
Positive experience: It's alright, but it's not that great. At least I have seen better ones within Spain. I think in the middle of summer this is a feeding ground.
Fantastic experience: One of the 3 most famous beaches of Cabo de Gata, some of the best in Spain, still retains its wild and inaccessible state. ALWAYS RECOMMENDED CABO DE GATA
Fantastic experience: Perfect and also easily accessible by bike. We took a break here and enjoyed the nature and the sound of the waves. Afterwards, we returned to the parking spot via San José.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach in Almería accessible from San José, a non-paved dirt path but in good condition. There is a parking lot before going down to the beach that requires a short walk to reach it. Beautiful beach in a lovely setting with wonderful waters, a quiet area to sunbathe in the first or last months of the year while also seeing many people around doing bike or walking routes.
Fantastic experience: Spectacular beach with crystal clear waters and fine sand, highly recommended visit, and it's important to plan your visit and go early if you go in high season, as the beach is located in Cabo de Gata National Park and access is limited. On the park's website, you will find a lot of information about the coves (booties recommended) and beaches so you can organize and create a small route; you will need to bring everything necessary to spend the day with you, and keep in mind that for many you have to walk from the designated parking areas.
Fantastic experience: Wonder of nature, this great beach of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park. With white sand and warm water, most of the summer season. It's a very busy area for water sports. A clean and very pleasant place, due to the expanse of beaches, at least in the low season. There are paths around that offer views of this beach from various points of the Natural Park.
Positive experience: We visited it in February, the parking was free and it was full of motorhomes. The road to access the parking is dirt but easy for any vehicle. The beach and the surroundings were not clean, We found many jellyfish on the beach sand. In fact, while we were walking along the shore, we were stepping on jellyfish due to the number that were there.
Fantastic experience: Very beautiful beach in a nature reserve, left in its natural state
Fantastic experience: Dreamy cove in the Cabo de Gata Natural Park. In the winter months, you are almost alone there. Very accessible by mountain bike.
Fantastic experience: Spectacular beach with free controlled access during the winter and no bus service at that time, although it can be reached from San José by taking a walk. We were able to enjoy it with our furry friend (during these dates it is allowed to access with them) practically alone in the early morning. A true pleasure.
Fantastic experience: Spectacular
Positive experience: Spectacular, the only bad thing I see is the access by dirt road, apart from that, beautiful place
Negative experience: Be careful because there are only 2 time slots for vehicle entry, and outside of these, access is not allowed (specifically from 11:00 to 14:00). It is not indicated anywhere except at the entrance itself, with a sign. What is indicated throughout the road are the access fees (€5 per car). I think it is perfect that access is regulated in a natural and protected environment, but the fact that the Junta de Andalucía does not have that information well displayed on informational pages about the environment and its tourist resources is just another reason that leads this type of province to lag behind in our country.
Fantastic experience: Amazing beach, with sand and pebbles, super spacious and peaceful. The water is clear. Access is via an unpaved dirt road about 2 km from the turnoff and there is a relatively large parking area, from which you can walk about 250 m. There are no services, no showers or trash, as it is a virgin beach.
Positive experience: Good... nice... pleasant...
Fantastic experience: Beautiful and large naturist beach. Lots of people. Almost like family.
Fantastic experience: Another beautiful beach in the Cabo de Gata park, easily accessible by taking a dirt road or by bus from San José. Paid parking. Possibility of long walks. Wild beach with fine sand, very shallow water, crystal clear water. No commercial activities present.
Fantastic experience: An authentic beach, while we were having a snack with local cheese in the eucalyptus, we could see the sheep grazing nearby... a unique experience on a beach.
Positive experience: Excellent beach and comfortable with westerly wind, but with an easterly wind things change considerably with waves and in some places with currents, so in those circumstances it's advisable to observe the movement of the waves. This marvel is invaded by an unusual number of dogs, and they are also unleashed, along with the galloping of horses at times along the same stretch of the beach, by guests of a hotel in San Jose. Unfortunately, these situations, besides being prohibited, can lead to an unpleasant incident while the competent authorities look the other way.
Fantastic experience: A quiet beach, and not deep, ideal for going with children. There is a schedule for entry, outside of that schedule you must walk (as was our case) or take the bus which costs 3€ per person. If you manage to enter, you can move around in both parking lots, the one at Monsul and Genoveses. You have to wake up early, otherwise, you have to wait. A beach to visit if you are in Cabo de Gata.
Positive experience: The third most beautiful in Almeria
Fantastic experience: Very beautiful beach not too crowded, the parking is paid (only €6 in cash) and the wait in the car to get to the parking is long.
Fantastic experience: This beach is fantastic! It's necessary to check the access times (entry to the parking lot is only allowed during certain time slots), but there was parking space. On the beach, even in August, there was space. The water is warm and very clean. The surroundings are very beautiful and natural. (There is no beach café)
Positive experience: Nice beach. Need to pay 6 Euros to enter close but it pays since you can visit a few beaches together.
Fantastic experience: An excellent beach to relax and enjoy with your pet while respecting others, always.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful sandy beach in the shape of a bay. The downside is that there is a 6 euro fee to access it, but in return, there is good access and parking.
Positive experience: It's a shame that the beach is turning into a business where they cram cars in like it's a game of Tetris, it's the daily bread in summer. The parking is more expensive again this year, and to top it off, even if you arrive early, they send you to the furthest parking lot, if you're lucky. The last time we went, after waiting 15 minutes in line (already inside), we had to turn back because it was not moving. We will have to go at 7 in the morning to be able to enter the beaches of Almería without any problems, being from Almería...
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