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Playa de los Muertos

Carboneras, Almería · 🇪🇸 Spain

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Almería's mile of white gravel and glass-clear sea, kept honest by the climb back up.

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Sea temperature
~24°C in the warm season
Water
Glassy, gin-clear blue — among Spain's clearest
Sand
A mile of polished white-grey pebbles sloping steeply to the sea
Swimming
Superb clarity but a sharp drop-off and slapping shorebreak; no lifeguards
Best time to visit
Jun-Sep
Setting
Below cliffs south of Carboneras on the Cabo de Gata coast, a steep fifteen-minute path down from the viewpoint car parks
Beach type
Wild & scenic
Region
Europe

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Playa de los Muertos: frequently asked questions

Where is Playa de los Muertos?

Playa de los Muertos is at Carboneras, on the coast of Spain.

What is the sea temperature at Playa de los Muertos?

In the warm season the sea at Playa de los Muertos reaches about 24°C. Glassy, gin-clear blue — among Spain's clearest.

When is the best time to visit Playa de los Muertos?

The best time to visit Playa de los Muertos is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Playa de los Muertos have?

Playa de los Muertos has a mile of polished white-grey pebbles sloping steeply to the sea.

Is Playa de los Muertos good for swimming?

Superb clarity but a sharp drop-off and slapping shorebreak; no lifeguards.