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5.9

Pleasant

Playa de Garrucha

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de Garrucha?

The bar is located right on the Playa de Garrucha.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Mesón del Pescador is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

Garrucha, Spain

#256 out of 396 in Andalusia

5.9

Pleasant

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright shell sand Shell sand bottom Waterpark Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Garrucha • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Náutico Lounge Bar & Restaurant

7.8 - Very good 60m

Restaurant Restaurante Mesón del Pescador

7.8 - Very good 80m

Cafe Bitacora Garrucha

8.2 - Very good 90m

Cafe REPOSTERIA LATORRE SIMON, S.L.

7.8 - Very good 120m

Cafe Aurinko coffee & restobar

9.6 - Exceptional 140m

Restaurant Restaurante Casa de Adriana.

9.2 - Excellent 210m

Cafe Panaderia, Pasteleria PE&PA

6.8 - Good 210m

Restaurant Asador de Jairo

9.2 - Excellent 320m

Restaurant Restaurante Casa Santiago

8.2 - Very good 420m

Park Laguna de vera

2.1km

Park Fuente de los Leones Park

2.6km

Park Rincón Lievaris

3km

Park Merendero Vera-playa

3.8km

Park Anfiteatro Salar de los Canos

4.1km

Park Salar de los Canos

4.4km

Park CHARCA DEL GATO

4.4km

Park Charca Norte del Salar de Los Canos

4.7km

Hiking Area Camino del Salar de los Canos

5km

Playground Mini golf mojacar

5.9km

Playground PARQUE INFANTIL

6.8km

Playground Playa Venta El Bancal

8.1km

Supermarket Supermercado - Supermarket

3.3km

Supermarket Mercadona

3.7km

Supermarket Supermercados Consum

4.4km

Supermarket Elma Supermercados

5.4km

Ice Cream Shop Heladería BLU Cafetería

9.2 - Excellent 6km

Supermarket Tienda Supercor Stop & Go

6.2km

Supermarket coviran

6.3km

Supermarket Supermercado NAVARRO

7.5km

Supermarket Supermercado Super Sur

7.6km

Tourist Attraction Imagen de la Virgen del Carmen

9.2 - Excellent 60m

Tourist Attraction Paseo del Malecon

10 - Exceptional 60m

Tourist Attraction Plaza del Ayuntamiento

70m

Tourist Attraction Nautarum

7.2 - Good 70m

Tourist Attraction Castillo de San Ramón / Las Escobetas

8.2 - Very good 100m

Tourist Attraction Plaza de Pedro Gea

110m

Tourist Attraction Monumento al Pescador

8 - Very good 420m

Tourist Attraction Letrero informacio

450m

Tourist Attraction Indalo boats

10 - Exceptional 460m

Amusement Center Parque de ocio infantil | CDPR

2.7km

Amusement Park AquaVera Parque Acuático

4.3km

Night Club Botanic

8.8 - Excellent 5.4km

Amusement Center Extreme Adventure Mojácar

8.3km

Historical Landmark Castillo de Mojácar

4.2km

Historical Landmark LA PUERTA DE LA CIUDAD

4.3km

Historical Landmark Necropolis Phenicia Villaricos

8.3km

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About

Playa de Garrucha is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 53th place out of 105 beaches in the Almeria region 68.4 km away from its center, the city of Almeria. It is one of the beaches of Garrucha settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long bay with blue water and bright shell sand, so you don't need 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, seniors etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Playa de Garrucha coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant. This area has also a water park in the sea with various inflatable toys which constitute excellent activities for parents and children.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de la Marina de la Torre, which has a rating of 8.1.

Playa de Garrucha is located in Almeria region (Almería Coast sub-region) within Garrucha, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+32 ^o C +20 ^o C

Air temperature

3.6 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Garrucha • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Náutico Lounge Bar & Restaurant

7.8 - Very good 60m

Restaurant Restaurante Mesón del Pescador

7.8 - Very good 80m

Cafe Bitacora Garrucha

8.2 - Very good 90m

Cafe REPOSTERIA LATORRE SIMON, S.L.

7.8 - Very good 120m

Cafe Aurinko coffee & restobar

9.6 - Exceptional 140m

Restaurant Restaurante Casa de Adriana.

9.2 - Excellent 210m

Cafe Panaderia, Pasteleria PE&PA

6.8 - Good 210m

Restaurant Asador de Jairo

9.2 - Excellent 320m

Restaurant Restaurante Casa Santiago

8.2 - Very good 420m

Park Laguna de vera

2.1km

Park Fuente de los Leones Park

2.6km

Park Rincón Lievaris

3km

Park Merendero Vera-playa

3.8km

Park Anfiteatro Salar de los Canos

4.1km

Park Salar de los Canos

4.4km

Park CHARCA DEL GATO

4.4km

Park Charca Norte del Salar de Los Canos

4.7km

Hiking Area Camino del Salar de los Canos

5km

Playground Mini golf mojacar

5.9km

Playground PARQUE INFANTIL

6.8km

Playground Playa Venta El Bancal

8.1km

Supermarket Supermercado - Supermarket

3.3km

Supermarket Mercadona

3.7km

Supermarket Supermercados Consum

4.4km

Supermarket Elma Supermercados

5.4km

Ice Cream Shop Heladería BLU Cafetería

9.2 - Excellent 6km

Supermarket Tienda Supercor Stop & Go

6.2km

Supermarket coviran

6.3km

Supermarket Supermercado NAVARRO

7.5km

Supermarket Supermercado Super Sur

7.6km

Tourist Attraction Imagen de la Virgen del Carmen

9.2 - Excellent 60m

Tourist Attraction Paseo del Malecon

10 - Exceptional 60m

Tourist Attraction Plaza del Ayuntamiento

70m

Tourist Attraction Nautarum

7.2 - Good 70m

Tourist Attraction Castillo de San Ramón / Las Escobetas

8.2 - Very good 100m

Tourist Attraction Plaza de Pedro Gea

110m

Tourist Attraction Monumento al Pescador

8 - Very good 420m

Tourist Attraction Letrero informacio

450m

Tourist Attraction Indalo boats

10 - Exceptional 460m

Amusement Center Parque de ocio infantil | CDPR

2.7km

Amusement Park AquaVera Parque Acuático

4.3km

Night Club Botanic

8.8 - Excellent 5.4km

Amusement Center Extreme Adventure Mojácar

8.3km

Historical Landmark Castillo de Mojácar

4.2km

Historical Landmark LA PUERTA DE LA CIUDAD

4.3km

Historical Landmark Necropolis Phenicia Villaricos

8.3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

210m from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Garrucha Apartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Garrucha • 110m from center

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240m from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Hostal Cervantes Playa

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Garrucha • 90m from center

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250m from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Top GARRUCHA CENTRO

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Garrucha • 150m from center

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Casa de pueblo con patio amplio, cerca de la playa

380m from the beach

8 Very good

Casa de pueblo con patio amplio, cerca de la playa

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Garrucha • 200m from center

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410m from the beach

8.1 Very good

Apartamento Blue Garrucha

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Garrucha • 230m from center

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Moderno Apartamento, Calidad Premium, Reformado Integralmente

520m from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Moderno Apartamento, Calidad Premium, Reformado Integralmente

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Garrucha • 590m from center

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540m from the beach

7 Good

Fantastic view to the sea

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Garrucha • 350m from center

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580m from the beach

Verarentals - Apartamento Terrazas

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Garrucha • 600m from center

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600m from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Apartamento frente al Mar Garrucha

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Garrucha • 680m from center

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Apartamento a 1 MINUTO de la playa en GARRUCHA

700m from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Apartamento a 1 MINUTO de la playa en GARRUCHA

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Garrucha • 640m from center

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720m from the beach

8.3 Very good

Apartamento Yellow Garrucha

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Garrucha • 720m from center

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Apartamento Andalucia - vistas al mar, playa, puerto deportivo, garaje

730m from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Apartamento Andalucia - vistas al mar, playa, puerto deportivo, garaje

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Garrucha • 790m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.8 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

2.4km

Connected beach

Playa de la Marina de la Torre Playa de la Marina de la Torre

8.1 Very good

2.8km

Playa de Puerto del Rey Playa de Puerto del Rey

7.8 Very good

3.9km

Connected beach

Playa del Palmeral Playa del Palmeral

7.6 Very good

4.5km

Connected beach

Playa del descargador Playa del descargador

5.9 Pleasant

Popular beach 5km

Vera Playa Naturist Beach Vera Playa Naturist Beach

6.1 Pleasant

5.8km

Connected beach

Playa de Mojacar Playa de Mojacar

7.2 Good

6.1km

Playa de Quitapellejos Playa de Quitapellejos

5.9 Pleasant

7.3km

Connected beach

Playa Cueva del Lobo Playa Cueva del Lobo

5.8 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Garrucha • 240m

Main locality of province

Almeria • 68.4km

Transport

Airport

LEI • 61.5km

Bus Station

Garrucha - Centro • 230m

Train Station

Estación de tren Pulpi (apd) • 25.2km

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5.9 Pleasant

Johnathan Smith

8 Very good

This beach near Garrucha is the perfect spot to kick back and relax - the golden shell sand is the perfect accompaniment to a day of rest and relaxation. There's simply nothing better!

March 2023

Holly Anderson

8 Very good

Playa de Garrucha is a delight! Its sandy shores and crystal clear waters make it an ideal spot to spend a day. And, with easy accessibility, it's a great choice for a beach getaway.

March 2023

Steven Wilbur

8 Very good

This Spanish beach is truly great! It has golden shell sand, making it a perfect spot for a relaxing day at the beach.

March 2023

Troy McTavish

8 Very good

This location is a great alternative to the busier beaches of Mojacar. The sand near the sea is incredibly soft and inviting, and the beach is easily accessible. It's a beautiful spot to spend the day!

March 2023

Raymonda & Jeana Strong

8 Very good

The beach provides a tranquil atmosphere, perfect for relaxation. It's an ideal spot to unwind, take a break and just breathe. The serenity of the place is simply unbeatable.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de Garrucha?

The Playa de Garrucha is covered with golden shell sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is shelly, which makes it quite convenient.

What are the key activities at Playa de Garrucha?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Playa de Garrucha has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa de Garrucha good for swimming?

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

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

Is the Playa de Garrucha good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with shell sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa de Garrucha secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Playa de Garrucha?

Playa de Garrucha can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de Garrucha?

The bar is located right on the Playa de Garrucha.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Mesón del Pescador is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de Garrucha?

There are 1194 places to stay in the Playa de Garrucha area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa de Garrucha include:

Hostal Cervantes Playa

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Playa de Garrucha from parking?

The Playa de Garrucha has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa de Garrucha?

There are 4 attractions near Playa de Garrucha that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Paseo del Malecon located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de Garrucha?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa de Garrucha is August. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°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?

Playa de Garrucha (Almeria) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.