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District: Cocon Dimensions: Length 250 m, width 17 m Level of popularity: High Type of soil: Fine sand Parking conditions: Reserved area Access: By road Carretera de Vera, km 5. Access to the coast by a road directly connected to the main road. Description: A Natural beach. One of the most emblematic beaches, with easy access from the road Almería. Accessed from the eastern side, with excellent views of the town or the castle’s promontory. An abundance of fine sand, gradually going down towards sea. Protected from southern and western winds. Forms part of the area known as the Cuatro Calas and recognised as a naturally protected landscape. District: Cocon Dimensions: Length 200 m, width 47 m Level of popularity: High Type of soil: Fine grey coloured sand Parking conditions: Reserved area Access: By road Carretera de Vera km 5. The coast is directly connected to the main road through an un-surfaced road and the beach front can be accessed by a natural path. Easily accessed by road. Description: The beach is located in a natural setting of 4, 5 km. With in the well known area Cuatro Calas. A Magnificent place, that together with other nearby beaches, all of which offering impressive long golden sandy beaches that immerse in the clear seawater. Accessed from eastern side, the beach is protected from incoming southern winds although less so from the south east wind. Located in front, is a small rocky island of fine artists, known by the fishermen as La Cama de los Novios (The lovers bed) Easily accessed. District: Calarreona Dimensions: Length 490 m, width 45 m Level of popularity: High Type of soil: Fine grey coloured sand Parking conditions: Reserved area Access: By road Carretera de Vera km 3, 8. The coast is well indicated from the main road. With easy access, the beach gradually goes down towards the sandy bottomed sea. Description: This beach is the widest and longest in the whole area, with an impressive extension of sand even forming small dunes close to the adjoining ground saline. Sun comes up around midday. A small central promontory which houses a youth hostel divided into two parts: Calarreona-las Tortugas (western) and Calarreona-la Cabaña (Oriental). Observations: Youth hostel Calarreona situated in front of the beach. Services: Foot washer, disabled access, toilets for the disabled, bike lot, Restaurant, Hotels on the beach front: Two star hotel Maxcal with Restaurante. District: Cocon Dimensions: Length 60 m, width 8 m Level of popularity: Low Type of soil: Fine grey coloured sand Type of waves: Unknown Parking conditions: Reserved area Access: By road Carretera de Vera km 3, 5. The coast can be reached by road and the beach front by path. Description: Beach situated in a natural setting. The beach front can be reached by path. District: Cocon Dimensions: Length 60 m, width 10 m Level of popularity: Low Type of soil: Fine grey coloured sand Parking conditions: Road parking Access: By Road Carretera de Vera km 3. Access to the coast is by an un-surfaced road and the beach front can be reached by use of a natural path. Description: Beached situated in a natural setting. District: Cocon Dimensions: Length40 m, width 11 m Type of soil: Medium to gravel type sand Parking conditions: Reserved area Access: By Road Carretera de Vera km 3, Access to the coast is by an un-surfaced road and the beach front by a natural pathway. Description: Beach located in a natural setting. District: Cocon Dimensions: Length 270 m, width 15 m Level of popularity: High Type of soil: Medium to gravel type sand Parking conditions: Reserved area Access: By Road Carretera de Vera km 2, 8. The coast is accessed by an un-surfaced road and the beach front by a natural pathway. Description: Beach located in a natural setting. Observations: There is a camping ground Bellavista situated about 200 m from the beach. Services: Picnic area. District: Cocon Dimensions: Length 150 m, width 19 m Type of soil: Pebbly Parking conditions: Unknown Access: By road Carretera de Vera km 2, Access to the coast is by an un-surfaced road. Description: Semi-urban. Dimensions: Length 200 m, width 14 m Level of popularity: Average Type of soil: Thick grey coloured sand Parking conditions: Reserved area Access: By the street Iberia. Straight on from la playa Poniente located in the old part of the town Águilas. Parking in a reserved area. Description: Semi-urban. Dimensions: Length 1.175 m, width 40 m Level of popularity: High Type of soil: Fine to gravel sand Parking conditions: By road Access: Located right next to the old part of the Águilas. Close to the road. Parking by road next to the beach. Description: An urban beach located within the town, accessed from the south and spreads from La Colonia until reaching La Casica Verde". Formed by sand and gravel gradually going down towards the water, although in some areas a severe step down can be found especially in the centre. Services: Foot wash, Disabled toilets, ramps, water skate hire, and other sporting equipment, children’s play area Hotels on the beach front: Four star hotel Don Juan Restaurants on the beach front: Restaurant El Faro Restaurant Corazón de India Restaurant Buffet Don Juan Dimensions: Length 580 m, width 40 m Level of popularity: Average Blue flag: Yes Type of soil: Averagely soft grey sand Parking conditions: By road Access: Located in the old part of the town Águilas. Road parking next to the beach. Description: Situated within the town, accessed from the south, partially protected from the east wind by the castle’s promontory (from which the castle was built) the beach continues until reaching the breakwater where la playa del Poniente beginnings. It is here where the old fishmongers can be found, the port de poniente and the heath resorts. Formed by sand and gravel gradually down towards the sea, although in some areas a severe step down can be found especially in the centre. The beach is surrounded by gardens, palm trees and a recreation area. Services: Foot wash, disabled access, toilets for the disabled, ramps, amphibious chairs, gardens, children’s play area Restaurants on the beach front: Pizzeria Carlota, Pizzeria Al Picolo Mondo.
Dimensions: Length 450 m, width 10 m Level of popularity: High Blue flag: Yes Type of soil: Fine grey coloured sand Parking conditions: By road Access: Located in front of the old part of the town Águilas next to the port. The main road is parallel to the sea front along the beach’s promenade and parking is located here. Description: Situated in the town’s centre next to the beach’s promenade, forming part of the bay de Levante. The beach extends between the marina and the local fishing port. The beach gradually goes down towards the sandy bottomed sea. It is considered one of the more traditional beaches of Águilas. Services: Chinese Restaurant Águila Del Mar, Foot wash, Ramps, boat hire, canoe hire, sailing, windsurf hire, snorkelling, snorkelling lessons, canoeing lessons. Dimensions: Length 800 m, width 40 m Level of popularity: High Blue flag: Yes Type of soil: Average to fine sand Parking conditions: By road Access: Situated in the old part of Águilas. Parking can be found on the road next to the beach. Description: Urban beach situated next to the promenade. Located in the town’s centre. This beach is situated between the nautical club and the promontory La Aguilica. Considered to be one of the town’s finest beaches. Formed by grey coloured sand, gradually going down towards the sandy bottomed sea (except within the short section between the opening of la Rambla de Las Culebras). The beach covers the whole of the eastern bay, considered to be one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful bays. The beach and the marina are issued with blue flags since 1992 and with “Q” for quality. It offers all types of services including a beach recreation area. Services: Foot wash, disabled access, toilets for the disabled, ramps, amphibious chairs, boat hire, water skate hire, canoe hire, mailing, windsurf hire, snorkelling, sporting equipment, snorkelling lessons, canoeing lessons, gardens, volley ball children’s play area, beach restaurants, restaurants. Restaurants on the beach front: Restaurant El Baladre Restaurant La Marina Service Plan
Dimensions: Length 180 m, width 10 m Level of popularity: Low Type of soil: Fine to gravel sand Parking conditions: By road Access: Situated in the old part of the town, in the zone known as Fransena. Description: Urban beach located on the southern side of the quay de Hornillo. Dimensions: Length 500 m, width30 m Level of popularity: High Type of soil: Averagely soft sand Parking conditions: By road plus parking for the disabled. Access: Located in the old part of the town in the area known as Hornillo. Parking next to the beach. Description: Urban beach, situated in the oriental part of the town, accessed from the eastern side and the beach is protected from incoming winds by la Isla del Fraile. There is a strip of coast between old mineral loading bay de Hornillo and the area of sea in close proximity to the Isla del Fraile. The Beach evenly approaches the sandy bottom sea. Services: Foot wash, disabled access, toilets for the disabled, ramps. Dimensions: Length 150 m, width 30 m Level of popularity: Average Type of soil: Averagely fine to grey coloured sand Parking conditions: Unknown Access: By road Carretera de Calabardina km 2. Access to the beach is not easy. Description: Difficult to reach by car as the roadway is in poor conditions, spectacular panoramic views of the bay and la Isla Fraile. Accessed from the southernside wind protected from the east side by the island which is separated by a narrow canal of not more than 50 m wide and 1,5 m deep, considered dangerous for swimming during bad weather. The current coming from the east tends to increase in intensity in the straits between the island and the beach, thus the sea water appears clear and of an excellent quality. During the summer months it is used for a number of sailing activities. Dimensions: Length 30 m, width 8 m Level of popularity: Low Type of soil: Pebbly Parking conditions: unknown Access: Located between the beaches El Cigarro and elBarranco de La Mar. Description: Beach with coves, hard to access. District: Campo Dimensions: Length 60 m, width 35 m Level of popularity: Average Type of soil: Pebbly Access: By road Carretera de Calabardina, km 4, situated in the area known as Todosol Description: Description: A natural isolated beach. District: Cope Dimensions: Length60 m, Width35 m Level of popularity: High Type of soil: Average to gravel type sand Parking conditions: reserved area Access: By road Carretera de Calabardina km 5. Access to the coast is by an un-surfaced road and the sea front by a natural pathway. Parking can be located within the beach area. Description: Beach situated in a natural setting with a fantastic landscape. District: Cope Dimensions: Length 100 m, width 11 m Level of popularity: Low Type of soil: Fine grey coloured sand Access: The beach can be accessed by an un-surfaced road from the la carretera de Águilas until reaching the beach el Arroz. Description: Beach situated in a natural setting. District: Cope Dimensions: Length 1050 m, width 10 m Level of popularity: High Type of soil: Average to fine gravel type sand Parking conditions: Unknown Access: By road Carretera de Calabardina, km 6, 5. Parking can be found next to the beach. The beach front can be accessed through a natural pathway. Description: A semi-urban beach. There is a bus stop near (line-Águilas-Calabardina). District: Cope Dimensions: Length 30 m, width 8 m Level of popularity: Low Type of soil: Thick to rough sand Parking conditions: Unavailable Access: By road Carretera de Cope km 7. Calabardina Description: The beach is situated within the bay of Cabo de Cope. Bus line: Águilas- Calabardina. District: Calabardina Dimensions: Length 450 m, width 30 m Level of popularity: High Blue flan: yes Type of soil: Fine grey coloured sand Parking conditions: By road Access: By road Carretera de Calabardina km 7, Playa Calabardina. Parking can be found on the road next to the beach’s promenade, it is from here the beach front can be reached Description: The beach has good accesses. The beach which is Spread across several villages where during centuries one could find a number of fisherman houses in and around la Almadra which is now no longer there. Cabo de Cope acting as a jealous but powerful guard protects la Almadra from the east side thus constituting as an excellent anchorage for vessels. The sun comes up around noon time, a fine. The sun comes up around noon time, a fine sandy beach gradually going into the sandy bottomed clear blue sea water. The old embarkation now used for small boats and where diving clubs set off is considered to be a fine example to the days when fisherman unloaded their captures of tuna and other different fish types. Bus stop line: Águilas-Calabardina. Observations: Camping ground located Águilas 2 km from this beach. Services: Foot washer, disabled access, ramps, diving classes, beach restaurants. Hotels on the beach front: Two star hotel Miramar Restaurants on the beach front: Restaurant Calabardina Restaurant Miramar Restaurant Bartolo District: Cope Dimensions: Length 85 m, width 9 m Level of popularity: Low Type of soil: Pebbly and with rocks Parking conditions: Unknown Access: By road Carretera de Cope km 9. The beach can be accessed by an un-surfaced road. Description: Beach located in a natural setting of Cabo de Cope. With the bus stop line: Águilas-Calabardina. Services: Restaurants Calabardina. District: Cope Dimensions: Length 100 m, width 10 m Level of popularity: Low Type of soil: Gravel type sand Parking conditions: Unknown Access: By road Carretera de Cope km 9, go straight on after la playa de Cope. The coast can be reached by a natural trail. Description: Beach located in a natural setting District: Cope Dimensions: Length 160 m, width 10 m. Level of popularity: Low Type of soil: Gravel type sand Parking conditions: Unknown Access: Road of Corners, km 9, continuation from beach of Cope. One accedes to the coast across a road without asfaltar. 2Km., from Cope. Description: Beach located in a natural setting. District: Cope Dimensions: Length 160 m, width 14 m Level of popularity: Average Type soil: Fairly fine golden coloured sand Parking conditions: Unknown Access: By road Carretera Cuesta de Gos. Bar Pocico. The coast can be reached by a natural trail. Description: Beach located in a natural setting District: Cope Dimensions: Length 100 m, width 12 m Level of popularity: Low Type soil: Averagely soft to gravel type sand Parking conditions: Unknown Access: By road Carretera Cuesta de Gos Restaurant Pocico.The coast can be reached by a natural trail. Description: Beach located in a natural setting District: Cope Dimensions: Length 450 m, width 9 m Level of popularity: Low Type of soil: Fine to gravel type sand Parking conditions: Unknown Access: By road Carretera Cuesta de Gos Bar Pocico. The coast can be reached by a natural trail, in order to access the beach front a natural pathway can be found. Description: Beach with coves (hard to access) situated in a natural setting. District: Cope Dimensions: Length 65 m, width13 m Level of popularity: Low Type of soil: A fine grey coloured sand Parking conditions: Unknown Access: Carretera Cuesta de Gos, Restaurante Pocico. By road Carretera Cuesta de Gos Restaurante Pocico. The coast can be reached by a natural trail, in order to access the beach front a natural pathway can be found. Description: Beach with coves (hard to access) situated in a natural setting. District: Marina de Cope Dimensions: Length 65 m, width 13 m Level of popularity: Low Type of soil: Thick to Gravel type sand Parking conditions: Unknown Access: By road Carretera de Cuesta de Gos Restaurante El Pocico. Description: The beach can be located in the natural setting of the marine de Cope. Hard to reach. District: Cope Dimensions: Length 55 m, width 11 m Level of popularity: Low Type of soil: Thick to Gravel type sand Access: By road Carretera Cuesta de Gos Restaurante Pocico. The coast can be reached by an un-surfaced road, in order to access the beach front a natural pathway can be found. Description: Beach with coves (hard to access) situated in a natural setting. District: Marina de Cope Dimensions: Length160 m, width 13 m Level of popularity: Low Type of soil: Thick to Gravel type sand Parking conditions: Unknown Access: By road Carretera de Cuesta de Gos and then take the road named el Cantal. Description: Set in a natural area. Hard to reach. District: Cope Dimensions: Length 60 m, width 11 m Level of popularity: Low Type of soil: Crushed stone Parking conditions: Unknown Access: By road Carretera Cuesta de Gos Bar Pocico. The coast can be reached by an un-surfaced road, in order to access the beach front a natural pathway can be found. Description: Beach with coves (hard to access) situated in a natural setting. District: Cope Dimensions: Length 130 m, width 25 m Level of popularity: Low Type of soil: Thick to Gravel type sand Parking conditions: Unknown Access: By road Carretera Cuesta de Gos. Bar Pocico. The coast can be reached by an un-surfaced road, in order to access the beach front a natural pathway can be found. Description: Beach with coves (hard to access) situated in a natural setting. |














