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Playa del Zapillo
4.5★ · 778 Google ratings, Andalusia
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 40 m away
Walk
20 m · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 150 m away
Length
850 m of shoreline
Sand
100 m from the water to the back
Map of Playa del Zapillo
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1Parking40 m from the listing2Restrooms150 m from the listing3Showers30 m from the listing4Drinking water30 m from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Expect pebbles mixed with sand
The beach transitions from finer sand near the city to coarser sand and pebbles further along the shore.
Visit morning for quiet and older crowds
Mornings attract a calmer atmosphere with older visitors, while after 4pm younger crowds gather and noise increases.
Little shade reported
Visitors mention there is not much shade here.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2016–2026
Bring your own shade
The beach has almost no natural shade, so pack an umbrella or parasol for protection from intense sun.
Arrive early to secure parking
Parking fills quickly during peak season, making midday visits difficult even though the lot is described as spacious.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
26.2°C · 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
📍 Spain
🅿 Parking 40 m from the listing, El Palmeral
🌊 Water 20 m away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 m away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Playa del Zapillo?
The nearest mapped parking area is 40 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Playa del Zapillo?
20 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 del Zapillo have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 m from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
