What is the water and sand quality of the Playazo de Villaricos?

The coastline of Playazo de Villaricos is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playazo de Villaricos?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playazo de Villaricos, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playazo de Villaricos good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Playazo de Villaricos does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Playazo de Villaricos good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playazo de Villaricos secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Playazo de Villaricos is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Playazo de Villaricos?

Playazo de Villaricos can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Campers (caravans)</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playazo de Villaricos?

The bar is located right on the Playazo de Villaricos.There are 4 restaurants nearby.PIZZO is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playazo de Villaricos?

There are 983 places to stay in the Playazo de Villaricos area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Playazo de Villaricos include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1875622&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hostal - Restaurante Playa Azul</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4503211&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Las Casitas de la Playa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5190056&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">La Sirena Baria15</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5207652&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Harbour Lights IV</a></li></ul>

How far is the Playazo de Villaricos from parking?

The Playazo de Villaricos has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Playazo de Villaricos?

There are 4 attractions near Playazo de Villaricos that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa 'Cala Verde' located in 0.6 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Playazo de Villaricos?

The month with the highest temperature in Playazo de Villaricos is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 25°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playazo de Villaricos (Almeria) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playazo de Villaricos (Almeria) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

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Playazo de Villaricos

Villaricos Beach

Villaricos, Spain

7.8

#66 out of 396 in Andalusia 1

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Gray sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Villaricos • 0.6 km

Map of beach

Hiking Area Mirador antenas

3.3km

Park CHARCA DEL GATO

3.4km

Park Charca Norte del Salar de Los Canos

3.6km

Park Salar de los Canos

3.8km

Park Merendero Vera-playa

4.1km

Hiking Area Camino del Salar de los Canos

4.1km

Park Anfiteatro Salar de los Canos

4.3km

Park Rincón Lievaris

4.8km

Park Fuente de los Leones Park

5.1km

Restaurant PIZZO

8.6 - Excellent 970m

Cafe Cafe quimera

1.9km

Restaurant AKUA Palomares

7.8 - Very good 2km

Cafe Café Pub JJ

9 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Chiringuito 'El Chumbo'

8.4 - Very good 2.2km

Bar Paradise Chiringuito

8.2 - Very good 2.5km

Bar Broadway de Kroeg Pub

8.8 - Excellent 2.7km

Bar GAY PUB TABOO

8.6 - Excellent 2.7km

Bar El pecado

7.2 - Good 2.7km

Supermarket Supermercado NAVARRO

1.9km

Supermarket Tienda Supercor Stop & Go

2.1km

Supermarket Supermercado Larios

2.1km

Supermarket Elma Supermercados

2.7km

Supermarket Supermercados Consum

3.7km

Supermarket Supermercado - Supermarket

4.6km

Supermarket Mercadona

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa 'Cala Verde'

8.8 - Excellent 610m

Tourist Attraction Vistas panoramicas

700m

Tourist Attraction Paseo Marítimo de Villaricos

8.8 - Excellent 810m

Tourist Attraction Cala la Dolores

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa Quitapellejos

9.6 - Exceptional 2km

Tourist Attraction Columpio La Invencible

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Viastas

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Ruinas de Fundición Esperanza II

8 - Very good 4km

Tourist Attraction Cala del Peñón Cortado

5.5km

Night Club Botanic

8.8 - Excellent 2.7km

Amusement Park AquaVera Parque Acuático

3.8km

Amusement Center Parque de ocio infantil | CDPR

5.2km

Historical Landmark Necropolis Phenicia Villaricos

390m

Historical Landmark Antiguo cuartel de la Guardia Civil de Blanquizares.

3.1km

Historical Landmark Las Conchas - Ruinas

5.8km

Historical Landmark Ruinas pueblo minero

6.1km

Historical Landmark Plaza Mayor

8.2km

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About

Playazo de Villaricos is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 11th place out of 105 beaches in the Almeria region 75.8 km away from its center, the city of Almeria. It is one of the beaches of Villaricos settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +20 ^o C

Air temperature

4.8 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Villaricos • 0.6 km

Map of beach

Hiking Area Mirador antenas

3.3km

Park CHARCA DEL GATO

3.4km

Park Charca Norte del Salar de Los Canos

3.6km

Park Salar de los Canos

3.8km

Park Merendero Vera-playa

4.1km

Hiking Area Camino del Salar de los Canos

4.1km

Park Anfiteatro Salar de los Canos

4.3km

Park Rincón Lievaris

4.8km

Park Fuente de los Leones Park

5.1km

Restaurant PIZZO

8.6 - Excellent 970m

Cafe Cafe quimera

1.9km

Restaurant AKUA Palomares

7.8 - Very good 2km

Cafe Café Pub JJ

9 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Chiringuito 'El Chumbo'

8.4 - Very good 2.2km

Bar Paradise Chiringuito

8.2 - Very good 2.5km

Bar Broadway de Kroeg Pub

8.8 - Excellent 2.7km

Bar GAY PUB TABOO

8.6 - Excellent 2.7km

Bar El pecado

7.2 - Good 2.7km

Supermarket Supermercado NAVARRO

1.9km

Supermarket Tienda Supercor Stop & Go

2.1km

Supermarket Supermercado Larios

2.1km

Supermarket Elma Supermercados

2.7km

Supermarket Supermercados Consum

3.7km

Supermarket Supermercado - Supermarket

4.6km

Supermarket Mercadona

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa 'Cala Verde'

8.8 - Excellent 610m

Tourist Attraction Vistas panoramicas

700m

Tourist Attraction Paseo Marítimo de Villaricos

8.8 - Excellent 810m

Tourist Attraction Cala la Dolores

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa Quitapellejos

9.6 - Exceptional 2km

Tourist Attraction Columpio La Invencible

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Viastas

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Ruinas de Fundición Esperanza II

8 - Very good 4km

Tourist Attraction Cala del Peñón Cortado

5.5km

Night Club Botanic

8.8 - Excellent 2.7km

Amusement Park AquaVera Parque Acuático

3.8km

Amusement Center Parque de ocio infantil | CDPR

5.2km

Historical Landmark Necropolis Phenicia Villaricos

390m

Historical Landmark Antiguo cuartel de la Guardia Civil de Blanquizares.

3.1km

Historical Landmark Las Conchas - Ruinas

5.8km

Historical Landmark Ruinas pueblo minero

6.1km

Historical Landmark Plaza Mayor

8.2km

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Located at nearest locality

Villaricos • 3.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 5.9 (Pleasant)

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Nearest Beaches

320m 4 min walk

Connected beach

Playa de Luis Siret

5.9 Pleasant

1.5km 20 min walk

Playa la Dolores

4 Frustrating

2.3km

Playa de Quitapellejos

5.9 Pleasant

2.4km

Playa de la Invencible

5.8 Pleasant

Popular beach 3.3km

Vera Playa Naturist Beach Playa nudista vera

6.2 Pleasant

5.3km

Playa de Puerto del Rey

7.8 Very good

5.5km

Cala Penon Cortado

5.8 Pleasant

6km

Las Conchas beach

5.8 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Villaricos • 670m

Main locality of province

Almeria • 75.8km

Transport

Airport

LEI • 69km

Bus Station

Garrucha - Centro • 8km

Train Station

Estación de tren Pulpi (apd) • 17.5km

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Average Reviews rating

7.8 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.8 Very good

Mark Parker

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

A nice beach with plenty of parking. Normally there can be a lot of camper vans parked up. Villaricos has a very big market on Sunday mornings with fruit, veg and clothes. Just a short walk from the beach.

Nikki Parker

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Lovely wide open beach with plenty of parking. Crystal clear water. Easy access.

earl Pery

Novice Beachgoer

8 Very good

Beautiful location....car park is a bit muddy bit still worth the visit

Jean Marum

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Lovely village/town . Tourism information in tower very helpful. Bar/ restaurant's very good. Two nice ports. Please try walks on shore .

Mark Goshawk

Novice Beachgoer

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Spain, El Puerto de Santa Maria 2.7 km

Playazo de Villaricos

Villaricos Beach

Villaricos, Spain

Hiking Area Mirador antenas

Park CHARCA DEL GATO

Park Charca Norte del Salar de Los Canos

Park Salar de los Canos

Park Merendero Vera-playa

Hiking Area Camino del Salar de los Canos

Park Anfiteatro Salar de los Canos

Park Rincón Lievaris

Park Fuente de los Leones Park

Restaurant PIZZO

Cafe Cafe quimera

Restaurant AKUA Palomares

Cafe Café Pub JJ

Restaurant Chiringuito 'El Chumbo'

Bar Paradise Chiringuito

Bar Broadway de Kroeg Pub

Bar GAY PUB TABOO

Bar El pecado

Supermarket Supermercado NAVARRO

Supermarket Tienda Supercor Stop & Go

Supermarket Supermercado Larios

Supermarket Elma Supermercados

Supermarket Supermercados Consum

Supermarket Supermercado - Supermarket

Supermarket Mercadona

Tourist Attraction Playa 'Cala Verde'

Tourist Attraction Vistas panoramicas

Tourist Attraction Paseo Marítimo de Villaricos

Tourist Attraction Cala la Dolores

Tourist Attraction Playa Quitapellejos

Tourist Attraction Columpio La Invencible

Tourist Attraction Viastas

Tourist Attraction Ruinas de Fundición Esperanza II

Tourist Attraction Cala del Peñón Cortado

Night Club Botanic

Amusement Park AquaVera Parque Acuático

Amusement Center Parque de ocio infantil | CDPR

Historical Landmark Necropolis Phenicia Villaricos

Historical Landmark Antiguo cuartel de la Guardia Civil de Blanquizares.

Historical Landmark Las Conchas - Ruinas

Historical Landmark Ruinas pueblo minero

Historical Landmark Plaza Mayor

About

Weather

Villaricos, Andalusia, Almeria

Hiking Area Mirador antenas

Park CHARCA DEL GATO

Park Charca Norte del Salar de Los Canos

Park Salar de los Canos

Park Merendero Vera-playa

Hiking Area Camino del Salar de los Canos

Park Anfiteatro Salar de los Canos

Park Rincón Lievaris

Park Fuente de los Leones Park

Restaurant PIZZO

Cafe Cafe quimera

Restaurant AKUA Palomares

Cafe Café Pub JJ

Restaurant Chiringuito 'El Chumbo'

Bar Paradise Chiringuito

Bar Broadway de Kroeg Pub

Bar GAY PUB TABOO

Bar El pecado

Supermarket Supermercado NAVARRO

Supermarket Tienda Supercor Stop & Go

Supermarket Supermercado Larios

Supermarket Elma Supermercados

Supermarket Supermercados Consum

Supermarket Supermercado - Supermarket

Supermarket Mercadona

Tourist Attraction Playa 'Cala Verde'

Tourist Attraction Vistas panoramicas

Tourist Attraction Paseo Marítimo de Villaricos

Tourist Attraction Cala la Dolores

Tourist Attraction Playa Quitapellejos

Tourist Attraction Columpio La Invencible

Tourist Attraction Viastas