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Playa de Balanegra
4.4★ · 185 Google ratings · Balanegra, Andalusia
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 60 m away
Walk
30 m · under a minute
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.2 km of shoreline
Sand
80 m from the water to the back
Map of Playa de Balanegra
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1Parking60 m from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 7 visitors · 2018–2026
Come in September or winter
Reviews specifically praise the beach as very clean and peaceful in September and January, with no crowds.
Expect pebbles and rocky entry
The beach has dark sand with pebbles, and rocks line the water entry, though sandy patches exist in some spots.
Visit for peace and solitude
This beach rarely gets crowded even in summer, making it ideal for visitors seeking quiet over typical resort atmosphere.
Check water quality before swimming
Most visitors report crystal-clear water, but two separate reviews mention sewage and trash in the water on specific dates.
Bring water shoes for entry
One reviewer specifically advises not forgetting water shoes or ankle boots due to rocks in the shallows.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
25.6°C · mostly clear
Wind
2 km/h from the W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 10:55 PM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 04713 Balanegra, Province of Almería
🅿 Parking 60 m from the listing
🌊 Water 30 m away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Playa de Balanegra?
The nearest mapped parking area is 60 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Playa de Balanegra?
30 m in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Playa de Balanegra have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
