Photo of Cala Chica with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Cala Chica with blue water surface

5.8

Pleasant

Cala Chica

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cala Chica?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cala Chica.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante - Terraza "La Fabrica de los Genoveses" is the closest place located 2300 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Cala Chica?

There are 228 places to stay in the Cala Chica area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Cala Chica include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=12822&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Cortijo El Paraiso</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4408847&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamento Isleta</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3118432&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Las Calas</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3756085&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">alhaja del cerro blanco</a></li></ul>

San José, Spain

#316 out of 396 in Andalusia

5.8

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Bright sand Deserted Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Cortijo de Pascual • 5.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Restaurante - Terraza "La Fabrica de los Genoveses"

7.6 - Very good 2.2km

Restaurant Mirador del Faro

9 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant Vistamar

8 - Very good 2.8km

Restaurant Vergel Villegas, J.A.

2.9km

Restaurant Casa Sebastián

8 - Very good 3km

Bar Restaurante Casa Pepe San José

8.4 - Very good 3.2km

Bar Doña Pakyta Restaurante

8.2 - Very good 3.3km

Bar Bar Mónsul

7.8 - Very good 3.4km

Restaurant José Rodríguez Muñoz

3.5km

Park Cala Chica del Barronal

50m

Park Cerro del Barronal

460m

Hiking Area CALA EIDER

810m

Hiking Area Duna de Mónsul

1km

Park Parque Natural del Cabo de Gata-Níjar

1.1km

Park Cala de la Media Luna

1.6km

Hiking Area Cala Chicré

1.9km

Hiking Area Camino a la Playa de los Genoveses

2.4km

Park Cortijo de Mónsul

2.7km

Playground Genoa Square

3.7km

Playground Parque Ensenada

4km

Playground Parque Marina de San José

4km

Supermarket Spar City

3.6km

Ice Cream Shop Gelateria Il Gelato

8.8 - Excellent 3.7km

Supermarket Supermarket Suma (Sergio)

3.7km

Supermarket Supermarket Garcia

4km

Supermarket Supermarket Suma ( La Molina)

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Cala de los Amarillos

740m

Tourist Attraction Cala de los Amarillos

9.4 - Excellent 740m

Tourist Attraction petrified wave of Mónsul

1km

Tourist Attraction Punta de la Peineta

1km

Tourist Attraction Genovese Beach Fossilised Dune

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Punta del Cangrejo

8.6 - Excellent 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Cala Chicré

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Cala Carbón

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Molino del Collado de los Genoveses

9 - Excellent 2.7km

Historical Landmark Genovese's Beach Bunker

2km

Historical Landmark St. Philip Castle

9.6km

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About

Cala Chica is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 71th place out of 105 beaches in the Almeria region 32.4 km away from its center, the city of Almeria. It is one of the beaches of Cortijo de Pascual settlement, just 5.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a small bay with blue water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Cala Chica 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.

Getting to the beach is not easy. To reach it, you need to take a path more than 1km long.

11 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Cala Principe, which has a rating of 7.7.

Cala Chica (Almeria) region (Almería Coast sub-region) is located outside the Cortijo de Pascual 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.

Weather

history

+31 ^o C +21 ^o C

Air temperature

4.5 M/S

Wind

+22 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Cortijo de Pascual • 5.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Restaurante - Terraza "La Fabrica de los Genoveses"

7.6 - Very good 2.2km

Restaurant Mirador del Faro

9 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant Vistamar

8 - Very good 2.8km

Restaurant Vergel Villegas, J.A.

2.9km

Restaurant Casa Sebastián

8 - Very good 3km

Bar Restaurante Casa Pepe San José

8.4 - Very good 3.2km

Bar Doña Pakyta Restaurante

8.2 - Very good 3.3km

Bar Bar Mónsul

7.8 - Very good 3.4km

Restaurant José Rodríguez Muñoz

3.5km

Park Cala Chica del Barronal

50m

Park Cerro del Barronal

460m

Hiking Area CALA EIDER

810m

Hiking Area Duna de Mónsul

1km

Park Parque Natural del Cabo de Gata-Níjar

1.1km

Park Cala de la Media Luna

1.6km

Hiking Area Cala Chicré

1.9km

Hiking Area Camino a la Playa de los Genoveses

2.4km

Park Cortijo de Mónsul

2.7km

Playground Genoa Square

3.7km

Playground Parque Ensenada

4km

Playground Parque Marina de San José

4km

Supermarket Spar City

3.6km

Ice Cream Shop Gelateria Il Gelato

8.8 - Excellent 3.7km

Supermarket Supermarket Suma (Sergio)

3.7km

Supermarket Supermarket Garcia

4km

Supermarket Supermarket Suma ( La Molina)

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Cala de los Amarillos

740m

Tourist Attraction Cala de los Amarillos

9.4 - Excellent 740m

Tourist Attraction petrified wave of Mónsul

1km

Tourist Attraction Punta de la Peineta

1km

Tourist Attraction Genovese Beach Fossilised Dune

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Punta del Cangrejo

8.6 - Excellent 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Cala Chicré

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Cala Carbón

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Molino del Collado de los Genoveses

9 - Excellent 2.7km

Historical Landmark Genovese's Beach Bunker

2km

Historical Landmark St. Philip Castle

9.6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Awesome apartment in San Jose with WiFi and 1 Bedrooms

3.8km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Awesome apartment in San Jose with WiFi and 1 Bedrooms

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cortijo de Pascual • 1.9km from center

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6.4km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Casa Luz 1

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Cortijo de Pascual • 1km from center

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6.4km from the beach

Casa Rural El Fraile- Cabo de Gata

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Cortijo de Pascual • 1km from center

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6.5km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Vivienda rural en Cabo de Gata

Homestay

Located at nearest locality

Cortijo de Pascual • 1.1km from center

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6.6km from the beach

7.8 Very good

Las Calas

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Cortijo de Pascual • 1.1km from center

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6.6km from the beach

7.8 Very good

Cortijo Torreblanca

Country House

Located at nearest locality

Cortijo de Pascual • 1.2km from center

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10.7km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Cortijo La Molina de Cabo de Gata

Country House

El Marchal de Araoz • 9.4km from center

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10.9km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Cortijo El Paraiso

Hotel

Presillas Bajas • 5.9km from center

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11.3km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Apartamento Isleta

Entire Apartment

La Isleta del Moro • 6.6km from center

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12.4km from the beach

9 Excellent

Casas Rurales La Minilla

Country House

Los Albaricoques • 7km from center

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12.7km from the beach

8.2 Very good

alhaja del cerro blanco

Entire House

Los Albaricoques • 7.4km from center

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13.9km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Cortijo el Campillo

Country House

Los Albaricoques • 8.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.7 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

340m 5 min walk

Cala Principe Cala Principe

7.7 Very good

810m 10 min walk

Cala de los Amarillos Cala de los Amarillos

5.8 Pleasant

Popular beach 1.2km 16 min walk

Barronal Beach Barronal Beach

6.7 Good

Popular beach 1.5km 20 min walk

Genoveses Beach Genoveses Beach

7.6 Very good

Popular beach 1.7km 22 min walk

Monsul Beach Monsul Beach

7.6 Very good

2.2km

Cala de la Media Luna Cala de la Media Luna

7.6 Very good

2.7km

Cala Carbon Cala Carbon

6.9 Good

3km

Playa de la Calilla Playa de la Calilla

4.1 Frustrating

Localities

Nearest

Cortijo de Pascual • 5.4km

Main locality of province

Almeria • 32.4km

Transport

Airport

LEI • 25km

Bus Station

Salinas (Almeria) • 7.9km

Train Station

Estación de tren Almeria • 31.5km

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5.8 Pleasant

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Average Reviews rating

5.8 Pleasant

Matej Novak

8 Very good

The beach was anything but beautiful; it was huge and mostly desolate. It was so expansive that it was easy to take a stroll to the neighbouring beaches.

March 2023

Kolby Myles

6 Pleasant

The beach was amazing! The sand was so soft and the slope into the sea was gradual. It was a great experience to go there, and it was worth the hike.

March 2023

Carly Eaden

8 Very good

This place is a hidden gem, but you'll need to be willing to put in the effort to get there. A 30-minute rocky journey awaits, which can be a bit of a challenge, but it's worth it!

March 2023

Amy Stewart

10 Exceptional

My favorite spot. A pristine beach with nothing but nature. Bring your own food and drinks - there are no amenities. A stunning bay, with sandy dunes behind it and striking cliffs on either side. A naturist beach, but it can get breezy at times. A perfect place to relax and unwind.

March 2023

Miguel Ortega

6 Pleasant

That place is the perfect spot for a relaxing getaway. It's nice and warm, making it the ideal place to spend a few hours or even a whole day. It's the best beach I've ever been to, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great time.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Cala Chica?

The coastline of Cala Chica is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Cala Chica?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cala Chica, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Cala Chica good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Cala Chica does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

So the overall recommendation of the Cala Chica for swimming is positive.

Is the Cala Chica good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Cala Chica secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Cala Chica 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.

What are the key audiences of Cala Chica?

Cala Chica can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cala Chica?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cala Chica.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante - Terraza "La Fabrica de los Genoveses" is the closest place located 2300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Cala Chica?

There are 228 places to stay in the Cala Chica area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Cala Chica include:

Cortijo El Paraiso

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Cala Chica from parking?

The Cala Chica has no parking spot and you have to walk along the trail for more than 1km to reach the beach.

Are there any attractions nearby Cala Chica?

There are 4 attractions near Cala Chica that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cala de los Amarillos located in 0.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Cala Chica?

The month with the highest temperature in Cala Chica 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Cala Chica (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.Cala Chica (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.