Rodalquilar beach is one of the best known beaches in the town of Rodalquilar, located on the coast of Almeria, a town of enormous scenic value thanks to its mining origin and the mining mountains that surround it.
It is a very long beach that is up to 300 metres long and can be said to be in a practically virgin state, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. most beautiful beaches of the Cabo de Gata Natural Park - Nijar.
Its attraction is its spectacular beauty, a natural paradise of fine golden sand, with crystal clear and calm waters, where you can immerse yourself progressively, which makes Rodalquilar beach perfect to enjoy during a family holiday.
It is also home to the Castle of San Ramón, a privately owned 18th century Asset of Cultural Interest.
It is also a meeting point for scuba divers and snorkellers thanks to its seabed, full of underwater life, with practically crystal-clear waters and unparalleled beauty.
San Ramon Castle and volcanic cliffs
Located in the Playazo de Rodalquilar, this 18th century fortress is a privately owned Asset of Cultural Interest. It is an added value of this beautiful beach in Almería and we explain why.
In addition to the panoramic view that is created with the castle on the top of the coast and the sea at its feet, this construction has history, as it was built under the command of Charles III to defend the Rodalquilar mines where gold and lead were mined, so that pirates could not appropriate these goods.
The castle is built on a fossilised dune which is a true spectacle to behold, a beauty of great scenic value, from which you can enjoy marvellous views of the Playazo de Rodalquilar and of the La Molata cliffs.
Los Calentones
In the southern part of the Playazo de Rodalquilar the sand gives way to an area of rock formations where we can find a great deal of underwater life thanks to the little human activity that takes place at this point, let's say it is its wildest side.
If you wander around the area you will come across a rocky shape that looks like a natural jetty known as the Los Calentones.
In this area we can find people who choose the nudist route to enjoy this incredible beach.
Bergantín Cove
If we head towards the right side of the Playazo, the side opposite the Castillo de San Ramón, we will reach the El Romeral Hill and we can find a small cove where the water is completely crystalline and is very calm thanks to the shelter it has from the wind. Bergantín Cove.
It is a cove that is approximately 2 kilometres from the car park and access is complicated, so we recommend that you wear good footwear to avoid incidents and once you reach the cove you will have to change for booties or trainers that fit your feet as access to the bathing area is somewhat difficult due to the large number of stones.
What services are there in Playazo de Rodalquilar?
This beach in Rodalquilar has practically no services thanks to the fact that it is an unspoilt beach.
There is a car park very close to the beach and a small beach bar where you can refresh yourself and get your strength back to continue enjoying this little paradise.
How to get to the Playazo de Rodalquilar in the Natural Park of Cabo de Gata - Nijar?
El Playazo is located on the outskirts of Rodalquilar, approximately 3 kilometres away, which makes it an unbeatable location, thanks to the mountains that surround it and create the valley in which it is situated.
To get to this beach we have to take the AL-4200 road and as soon as we leave the village of Rodalquilar behind us we take the turn-off to the Playazo.
Access is via a dirt track and there is a car park very close to the beach.
