Cabo de Gata Saltworks Beach

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Beach
48 km from Alhama

Kilometres of open shore between the Mediterranean and salt lagoons, with the saltworks church and waterbirds on the horizon.

This beach runs for roughly 2.5 km beside the protected Cabo de Gata salt lagoons, important for flamingos, avocets and other waterbirds. The coastal road and iconic saltworks church stand between the two landscapes.

It is an open sand-and-gravel beach with variable surf and limited facilities.

Highlights

  1. Ramsar wetland and birdwatching
  2. Saltworks church
  3. Long open beach

The beach in detail

Key facts

  • 2 500 m Length
  • 95 m Average width
  • Medium Occupancy
  • Moderate swell Swimming
  • No Naturist

Facilities

  • Toilets Not available
  • Showers Not available
  • Foot showers Not available
  • Litter bins Available
  • Cleaning service Available
  • Parasol hire Not available
  • Sunbed hire Not available
  • Watersports hire Not available
  • Restaurant Available
  • Beach bar Available
  • Diving area Not available
  • Lifeguard service Not available
  • Accessible access Not available

Map

Good to know

  • Use designated wetland viewpoints only
  • Bring binoculars
  • The beach is exposed to wind and swell