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Playa de Garrucha
4.3★ · 147 Google ratings, Andalusia
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Underground garage · 100 m away · about 204 spaces
Walk
40 m · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 60 m away
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.1 km of shoreline
Sand
150 m from the water to the back
Map of Playa de Garrucha
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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 5 visitors · 2021–2026
Calm, sheltered waters for relaxation
The breakwater protection creates peaceful, still conditions ideal for a leisurely visit without waves.
Walk the promenade and nearby shops
The beachfront boulevard has restaurants, bars, and local shops, plus easy access to town attractions.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2021–2026
Wear water shoes for pebbles
The beach entrance is rocky and pebbly, making barefoot walking uncomfortable or painful.
Expect port-related water quality issues
Water sometimes shows discoloration from cargo ships and fishing boats loading directly across from the beach.
Arrive early for parking
Parking becomes difficult or impossible as the day progresses, especially on busy days.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
25.9°C · clear
Wind
1 km/h from the W
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 10:55 PM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Province of Almería
🅿 Parking 100 m from the listing, Parking Garrucha
🌊 Water 40 m away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 60 m away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Playa de Garrucha?
The nearest mapped parking area is 100 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Playa de Garrucha?
40 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 Garrucha have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 60 m from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
