Photo of Playa del Rafal with black sand & pebble surface

Photo of Playa del Rafal with blue water surface

Photo of Playa del Rafal with spacious bay

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Photo of Playa del Rafal located in natural area

5.8

Pleasant

Playa del Rafal

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa del Rafal?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa del Rafal.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Chiringuito La Tortuga Mora is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Playa del Rafal?

There are 144 places to stay in the Playa del Rafal area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa del Rafal include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3081571&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Miramar Habitaciones</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8636860&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">SH La Malcriada</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2658027&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Chalet Francisco</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8140276&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Caracas</a></li></ul>

Cope, Spain

#117 out of 158 in Murcia

5.8

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Black sand & pebble Deserted Sand & Pebbles bottom Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Cope • 2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Chiringuito La Tortuga Mora

7.8 - Very good 550m

Restaurant Marina Beach Aguilas

7.6 - Very good 2.2km

Restaurant Restaurante Marina de Cope

9 - Excellent 2.3km

Restaurant El Pocico Bar Restaurante Aguilas

8.2 - Very good 2.4km

Bar Bar La Parada

8 - Very good 2.7km

Restaurant Mariano Restaurante

8 - Very good 2.7km

Cafe IGUANA CALABARDINA

8 - Very good 2.7km

Bar Eloys gasro bar

2.8km

Bar Pantalan Playa

8.4 - Very good 2.8km

Park Islotes del Fraile

7.4km

Park Plaza del Hornillo

8km

Park Jesús Fernández Martínez Park

8km

Playground Parque infantil Candelita, Águilas, España

9.2km

Supermarket Carrefour

8.5km

Shopping Mall Aguilas Plaza Shopping Mall

8.6km

Supermarket Mercadona

8.7km

Supermarket ALDI

8.9km

Supermarket Super Huracán Águilas

9.2km

Supermarket Supermercado

9.2km

Supermarket Supermercado Alejandro

9.4km

Supermarket Spar

9.6km

Supermarket Supermercados Dia

9.7km

Tourist Attraction Dunas fósiles de Cabo Cope

10 - Exceptional 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Ermita de Cope

8.4 - Very good 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Cueva de la Virgen

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Cala Blanca

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Museo del Esparto del Garrobillo

8.4 - Very good 4.4km

Tourist Attraction View point

10 - Exceptional 6.8km

Tourist Attraction Ermita de Paco Rabal

8.6 - Excellent 7.3km

Tourist Attraction El submarino

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa del Baño de las Mujeres.

9.4 - Excellent 7.9km

Historical Landmark Torre de Cope o del Santo Cristo

1.7km

Historical Landmark Aguilica's peak

9km

Historical Landmark Faro Isla del Aguilica

9.3km

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About

Playa del Rafal is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 117th place out of 158 beaches in the Murcia region 67.4 km away from its center, the city of Murcia. It is one of the beaches of Cope settlement, just 2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a spacious bay with blue water and black sand & pebble cover, 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 etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

Playa del Rafal 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.

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

14 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Cala de las Pulgas, which has a rating of 6.7.

Playa del Rafal (Murcia) region (Costa Cálida sub-region) is located outside the Cope 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 easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Playa del Rafal with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., 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 +20 ^o C

Air temperature

4 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Cope • 2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Chiringuito La Tortuga Mora

7.8 - Very good 550m

Restaurant Marina Beach Aguilas

7.6 - Very good 2.2km

Restaurant Restaurante Marina de Cope

9 - Excellent 2.3km

Restaurant El Pocico Bar Restaurante Aguilas

8.2 - Very good 2.4km

Bar Bar La Parada

8 - Very good 2.7km

Restaurant Mariano Restaurante

8 - Very good 2.7km

Cafe IGUANA CALABARDINA

8 - Very good 2.7km

Bar Eloys gasro bar

2.8km

Bar Pantalan Playa

8.4 - Very good 2.8km

Park Islotes del Fraile

7.4km

Park Plaza del Hornillo

8km

Park Jesús Fernández Martínez Park

8km

Playground Parque infantil Candelita, Águilas, España

9.2km

Supermarket Carrefour

8.5km

Shopping Mall Aguilas Plaza Shopping Mall

8.6km

Supermarket Mercadona

8.7km

Supermarket ALDI

8.9km

Supermarket Super Huracán Águilas

9.2km

Supermarket Supermercado

9.2km

Supermarket Supermercado Alejandro

9.4km

Supermarket Spar

9.6km

Supermarket Supermercados Dia

9.7km

Tourist Attraction Dunas fósiles de Cabo Cope

10 - Exceptional 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Ermita de Cope

8.4 - Very good 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Cueva de la Virgen

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Cala Blanca

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Museo del Esparto del Garrobillo

8.4 - Very good 4.4km

Tourist Attraction View point

10 - Exceptional 6.8km

Tourist Attraction Ermita de Paco Rabal

8.6 - Excellent 7.3km

Tourist Attraction El submarino

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa del Baño de las Mujeres.

9.4 - Excellent 7.9km

Historical Landmark Torre de Cope o del Santo Cristo

1.7km

Historical Landmark Aguilica's peak

9km

Historical Landmark Faro Isla del Aguilica

9.3km

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Located at nearest locality

Cope • 1.8km from center

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16.9km from the beach

Wunderschones Ferienhaus in Aguilas mit Großer Terrasse

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Cope • 17km from center

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18.8km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Entire Apartment

Urbanizacion Las Gaviotas • 18.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 5.3 (Tolerable)

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Playa del Charco Playa del Charco

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Playa de Rambla Elena Playa de Rambla Elena

4 Frustrating

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Playa del Pocico del Animal Playa del Pocico del Animal

5.8 Pleasant

1.7km 22 min walk

Cala del Pozo de las Huertas Cala del Pozo de las Huertas

5.9 Pleasant

1.9km 25 min walk

Playa Ensenada de la Fuente Playa Ensenada de la Fuente

4 Frustrating

2km

Cala de los Abejorros Cala de los Abejorros

5.8 Pleasant

2.4km

Cala de las Pulgas Cala de las Pulgas

6.7 Good

2.5km

Playa de la Galera Playa de la Galera

4.1 Frustrating

Localities

Nearest

Cope • 2km

Main locality of province

Murcia • 67.4km

Transport

Airport

MJV • 69km

Bus Station

Mazarron • 21.9km

Train Station

Águilas • 9.3km

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5.8 Pleasant

Emily Roberta

8 Very good

The beach was quite wild and untamed, with an abundance of natural beauty. The beach had a wild and untamed atmosphere, with plenty of natural charm.

March 2023

Juanita Carrasco

8 Very good

This small cove is cozy and has the typical stones and algae you would expect to find at most beaches.

March 2023

Natanel Santos

8 Very good

This beach near Cope is quite the attraction! Even if it's the wrong time of year, June had its fair share of flies and midgets. The parking situation was a cinch, right next to the beach. A big stretch of sandy beach with rocks, perfect for a stroll to the nudist beach. In the other direction, there were more mosquitos than people. The highlight of the trip was definitely the Chillinguitos fish restaurant, only five minutes away and the food was delicious. Looking at the salt-dried rocks and watching the police patrols come and go made for an interesting experience. The workers in the fields were quite a sight, toiling away in the heat of the day - c'est la vie!

March 2023

Maria Gonzalez

8 Very good

That place has a long history of being a nudist beach. It is easily accessible with a parking lot, so you don't need to worry about getting there. Although there are not many other nudists around, you shouldn't feel intimidated. It's a truly unique experience and the underwater terrain is perfect for diving. The last time I was there, I was the only nudist, but that doesn't really make a difference. I just kept walking around in the nude and there were not many other people around.

March 2023

Gabriel Alejandro Sánchez Ruiz

8 Very good

Reaching this beach requires driving down an unpaved road, but it is well worth the effort. Once you arrive, you will find a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere that is perfect for relaxing.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa del Rafal?

Playa del Rafal has a golden sand and pebble cover. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Playa del Rafal?

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

Is the Playa del Rafal good for swimming?

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

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

Is the Playa del Rafal 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 mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa del Rafal secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Playa del Rafal 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 Playa del Rafal?

Playa del Rafal can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Wild camping lovers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa del Rafal?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa del Rafal.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Chiringuito La Tortuga Mora is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa del Rafal?

There are 144 places to stay in the Playa del Rafal area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa del Rafal include:

Miramar Habitaciones

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Playa del Rafal from parking?

The Playa del Rafal 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 del Rafal?

There are 4 attractions near Playa del Rafal that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Dunas fósiles de Cabo Cope located in 1.8 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa del Rafal?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa del Rafal 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 del Rafal (Region of Murcia) 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.Playa del Rafal (Region of Murcia) 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.