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5.7

Pleasant

Cala Grande de los Escullos

Los Escullos, Spain

#341 out of 396 in Andalusia

5.7

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Gray pebble Deserted Protected from wind Pebbles bottom

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Located outside the settlement

Los Escullos • 2.3 km

Map of beach

Bar Chaman / Чаман

7.8 - Very good 2.3km

Bar Bar De Jo

9 - Excellent 2.3km

Bar Hostal Restaurante Casa Emilio

8.8 - Excellent 2.4km

Spanish Restaurant Restaurante El Oasis

8 - Very good 2.6km

Bar El Refugio

8.4 - Very good 3.3km

Restaurant Restaurante Hospedaje Terraza La Isleta

7.6 - Very good 3.6km

Restaurant Restaurante Isleta del Moro

7.2 - Good 3.6km

Bar Restaurante Pizzeria Isoletta

8.2 - Very good 3.6km

Restaurant Club Municipal 3 Edad

8.8 - Excellent 3.6km

Hiking Area Ruta Senderismo

270m

Park Loma Pelada

1km

Hiking Area Loma Pelada

1.4km

Park Cerro del Fraile

1.6km

Hiking Area Cala Koala

3.5km

Hiking Area Cala Cueva del Tabaco

3.5km

Park La Molina Park

4.2km

Park La Arboleda Park

4.3km

Park Ruta de los volcanes y las flores

4.5km

Playground Parque Marina de San José

4.2km

Playground Parque Ensenada

4.2km

Playground Genoa Square

4.4km

Supermarket Supermarket Garcia

4.1km

Supermarket Supermarket Suma ( La Molina)

4.3km

Ice Cream Shop Gelateria Il Gelato

8.8 - Excellent 4.4km

Supermarket Spar City

4.5km

Supermarket Supermarket Suma (Sergio)

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Cala Cortada

10 - Exceptional 1km

Tourist Attraction Cala Palo

8.2 - Very good 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Duna Fósil de Los Escullos

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Ruta Naútica Cabo de Gata

10 - Exceptional 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Mirador de La isleta del Moro

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Cala La Isleta

9.6 - Exceptional 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa de la Isleta del Moro

9 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Escalinata de La Isleta

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Clear Kayak

9.6 - Exceptional 4.1km

Historical Landmark St. Philip Castle

2.2km

Historical Landmark Genovese's Beach Bunker

6km

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About

Cala Grande de los Escullos is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 83th place out of 105 beaches in the Almeria region 36.2 km away from its center, the city of Almeria. It is one of the beaches of Los Escullos settlement, just 2.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a small bay with crystal blue water and gray pebble, so it is recommended to wear 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 almost deserted place even during the high season.

Cala Grande de los Escullos 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.

9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa del Embarcadero, which has a rating of 5.9.

Cala Grande de los Escullos (Almeria) region (Almería Coast sub-region) is located outside the Los Escullos 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 and the correct question is not how to get to Cala Grande de los Escullos, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.

Weather

history

+32 ^o C +20 ^o C

Air temperature

3.7 M/S

Wind

+22 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Los Escullos • 2.3 km

Map of beach

Bar Chaman / Чаман

7.8 - Very good 2.3km

Bar Bar De Jo

9 - Excellent 2.3km

Bar Hostal Restaurante Casa Emilio

8.8 - Excellent 2.4km

Spanish Restaurant Restaurante El Oasis

8 - Very good 2.6km

Bar El Refugio

8.4 - Very good 3.3km

Restaurant Restaurante Hospedaje Terraza La Isleta

7.6 - Very good 3.6km

Restaurant Restaurante Isleta del Moro

7.2 - Good 3.6km

Bar Restaurante Pizzeria Isoletta

8.2 - Very good 3.6km

Restaurant Club Municipal 3 Edad

8.8 - Excellent 3.6km

Hiking Area Ruta Senderismo

270m

Park Loma Pelada

1km

Hiking Area Loma Pelada

1.4km

Park Cerro del Fraile

1.6km

Hiking Area Cala Koala

3.5km

Hiking Area Cala Cueva del Tabaco

3.5km

Park La Molina Park

4.2km

Park La Arboleda Park

4.3km

Park Ruta de los volcanes y las flores

4.5km

Playground Parque Marina de San José

4.2km

Playground Parque Ensenada

4.2km

Playground Genoa Square

4.4km

Supermarket Supermarket Garcia

4.1km

Supermarket Supermarket Suma ( La Molina)

4.3km

Ice Cream Shop Gelateria Il Gelato

8.8 - Excellent 4.4km

Supermarket Spar City

4.5km

Supermarket Supermarket Suma (Sergio)

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Cala Cortada

10 - Exceptional 1km

Tourist Attraction Cala Palo

8.2 - Very good 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Duna Fósil de Los Escullos

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Ruta Naútica Cabo de Gata

10 - Exceptional 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Mirador de La isleta del Moro

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Cala La Isleta

9.6 - Exceptional 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa de la Isleta del Moro

9 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Escalinata de La Isleta

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Clear Kayak

9.6 - Exceptional 4.1km

Historical Landmark St. Philip Castle

2.2km

Historical Landmark Genovese's Beach Bunker

6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

3.8km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Apartamento Isleta

Entire Apartment

La Isleta del Moro • 1.6km from center

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4km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Cortijo El Paraiso

Hotel

Presillas Bajas • 1.7km from center

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4.2km from the beach

7.8 Very good

Las Calas

Entire House

Cortijo de Pascual • 4.4km from center

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4.2km from the beach

Casa Rural El Fraile- Cabo de Gata

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Los Escullos • 4.5km from center

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4.3km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Vivienda rural en Cabo de Gata

Homestay

Cortijo de Pascual • 4.5km from center

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4.3km from the beach

7.8 Very good

Cortijo Torreblanca

Country House

Cortijo de Pascual • 4.4km from center

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4.3km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Casa Luz 1

Entire House

Cortijo de Pascual • 4.5km from center

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Awesome apartment in San Jose with WiFi and 1 Bedrooms

4.5km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Awesome apartment in San Jose with WiFi and 1 Bedrooms

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Los Escullos • 6km from center

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Casa El Naranjo, Rodalquilar, Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata

7.4km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Casa El Naranjo, Rodalquilar, Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata

Entire House

Rodalquilar • 5.2km from center

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7.4km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Las Musaranas - Complejo Rural

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Los Escullos • 5.2km from center

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7.5km from the beach

Casa de la Rosa

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Los Escullos • 5.2km from center

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Casa La Pirata- Apartamento en Rodalquilar

7.5km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Casa La Pirata- Apartamento en Rodalquilar

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Los Escullos • 5.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 5.4 (Tolerable)

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Nearest Beaches

1.6km 20 min walk

Cala de las Hermanicas Cala de las Hermanicas

5.7 Pleasant

1.6km 21 min walk

Playa del Embarcadero Playa del Embarcadero

5.9 Pleasant

2.6km

Playa Los Escullos Playa Los Escullos

5.8 Pleasant

3.3km

Cala Violeta Cala Violeta

5.8 Pleasant

3.3km

Cala Higuera Cala Higuera

4 Frustrating

3.7km

La isleta beach La isleta beach

5.8 Pleasant

3.9km

Playa del Penon Blanco Playa del Penon Blanco

5.6 Pleasant

4.3km

Playa de San Jose Playa de San Jose

4.1 Frustrating

Localities

Nearest

Los Escullos • 2.3km

Main locality of province

Almeria • 36.2km

Transport

Airport

LEI • 28.2km

Bus Station

Salinas (Almeria) • 14km

Train Station

Estación de tren Almeria • 35.5km

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5.7 Pleasant

Tyler James

8 Very good

That place is beautiful, but getting there can be quite a challenge. It's worth the effort though, as the beach is lined with beautiful gray pebbles.

March 2023

Janek Vavrošek

8 Very good

Cabo de Gata is home to one of the most stunning stony beaches.

March 2023

Miguel Angel Lopez

8 Very good

The beach boasts a beautiful landscape, but the descent is only suitable for the brave. Plus, the best part is that it has public free entry!

March 2023

Morena Villarroel

8 Very good

A paradise! The water is so clear and the color of the sea is so vibrant! The temperature is perfect and it's even better because you can have the beach to yourself. Plus, it's free to enter for the public, making it an even more phenomenal and spectacular experience! It's fantastic!

March 2023

Kelvin Hix.

6 Pleasant

Great choice for those who appreciate a more secluded atmosphere. The scenery is beautiful and it's made even more special by the presence of gray pebbles.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Cala Grande de los Escullos?

The beachline of Cala Grande de los Escullos is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Cala Grande de los Escullos?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cala Grande de los Escullos, 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 Grande de los Escullos good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

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

Is the Cala Grande de los Escullos 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Cala Grande de los Escullos secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Cala Grande de los Escullos 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 Grande de los Escullos?

Cala Grande de los Escullos can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cala Grande de los Escullos?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cala Grande de los Escullos.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Chaman / Чаман is the closest place located 2400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Cala Grande de los Escullos?

There are 265 places to stay in the Cala Grande de los Escullos area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Cala Grande de los Escullos include:

Cortijo El Paraiso

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Cala Grande de los Escullos from parking?

The Cala Grande de los Escullos has no parking spot

Are there any attractions nearby Cala Grande de los Escullos?

There are 4 attractions near Cala Grande de los Escullos that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cala Cortada located in 1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Cala Grande de los Escullos?

The month with the highest temperature in Cala Grande de los Escullos 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 Grande de los Escullos (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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Cala Grande de los Escullos (Almeria) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Cala Grande de los Escullos for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.