What is the water and sand quality of the Cala Cristal?

The Cala Cristal is covered with gray small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.

What are the key activities at Cala Cristal?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cala Cristal, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Cala Cristal is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Snorkeling</li></ul>

Is the Cala Cristal good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Cala Cristal is partially protected from waves.So the overall recommendation of the Cala Cristal for swimming is very positive.

Is the Cala Cristal good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Cala Cristal secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Cala Cristal is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>On the territory of the national park / reserve </li><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cala Cristal?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cala Cristal.There are 4 restaurants nearby.La esquinita de el calon is the closest place located 1700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Cala Cristal?

There are 564 places to stay in the Cala Cristal area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4910366&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Nardos</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4935391&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Oregano</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4505870&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartment Aguacate</a></li></ul>

How far is the Cala Cristal from parking?

The Cala Cristal 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 Cala Cristal?

There are 2 attractions near Cala Cristal that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Mirador located in 1.2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Cala Cristal?

The month with the highest temperature in Cala Cristal 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?

Cala Cristal (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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Cala Cristal (Almeria) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Cala Cristal for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.

Photo of Cala Cristal with gray fine pebble surface

Photo of Cala Cristal with blue pure water surface

Photo of Cala Cristal with straight shore

Photo of Cala Cristal with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Cala Cristal located in natural area

Photo of Cala Cristal surrounded by mountains

Cala Cristal

Cala Cristal Beach

El Calón, Spain

6.9

#189 out of 396 in Andalusia 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray fine pebble Fine pebbles bottom Good for Snorkeling Perfect for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

El Calon • 1.7 km

Map of beach

Park Cala Cristal

50m

Hiking Area Sendero los cocedores

8.7km

Hiking Area Depósito galasa

8.9km

Bar La esquinita de el calon

8.4 - Very good 1.5km

Restaurant Marisquería La Terraza de Carmen

9.6 - Exceptional 3.5km

Restaurant Casablanca

8.6 - Excellent 4.2km

Restaurant BAR RESTAURANTE LA FRONTERA

10 - Exceptional 4.4km

Restaurant Restaurante La Frontera

9 - Excellent 4.4km

Restaurant La Geoda

8 - Very good 5.7km

Restaurant Chiringuito Mar de Pulpí

8.6 - Excellent 5.7km

Restaurant Hotel Calypso

7.2 - Good 6.8km

Restaurant PIZZO

8.6 - Excellent 7km

Supermarket Supermercado NAVARRO

9.1km

Supermarket Supermercado Larios

9.2km

Tourist Attraction Mirador

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Cala del Peñón Cortado

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Ruinas de Fundición Esperanza II

8 - Very good 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Columpio La Invencible

5.3km

Tourist Attraction Cala la Dolores

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Paseo Marítimo de Villaricos

8.8 - Excellent 7.1km

Tourist Attraction Vistas panoramicas

7.3km

Tourist Attraction Canalización a Las Salinas de Terreros

10 - Exceptional 7.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa 'Cala Verde'

8.8 - Excellent 7.3km

Historical Landmark Las Conchas - Ruinas

2.1km

Historical Landmark Ruinas pueblo minero

3km

Historical Landmark Antiguo cuartel de la Guardia Civil de Blanquizares.

4.8km

Historical Landmark Necropolis Phenicia Villaricos

7.8km

Historical Landmark Mirador del Castillo de San Juan

8.4km

Historical Landmark San Juan de los Terreros Fort

8.4km

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About

Cala Cristal is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 34th place out of 105 beaches in the Almeria region 83.6 km away from its center, the city of Альмерия. It is one of the beaches of El Calon settlement, just 1.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

6 M/S

Wind

+26 ^o C

Water temperature

1.6 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

El Calon • 1.7 km

Map of beach

Park Cala Cristal

50m

Hiking Area Sendero los cocedores

8.7km

Hiking Area Depósito galasa

8.9km

Bar La esquinita de el calon

8.4 - Very good 1.5km

Restaurant Marisquería La Terraza de Carmen

9.6 - Exceptional 3.5km

Restaurant Casablanca

8.6 - Excellent 4.2km

Restaurant BAR RESTAURANTE LA FRONTERA

10 - Exceptional 4.4km

Restaurant Restaurante La Frontera

9 - Excellent 4.4km

Restaurant La Geoda

8 - Very good 5.7km

Restaurant Chiringuito Mar de Pulpí

8.6 - Excellent 5.7km

Restaurant Hotel Calypso

7.2 - Good 6.8km

Restaurant PIZZO

8.6 - Excellent 7km

Supermarket Supermercado NAVARRO

9.1km

Supermarket Supermercado Larios

9.2km

Tourist Attraction Mirador

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Cala del Peñón Cortado

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Ruinas de Fundición Esperanza II

8 - Very good 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Columpio La Invencible

5.3km

Tourist Attraction Cala la Dolores

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Paseo Marítimo de Villaricos

8.8 - Excellent 7.1km

Tourist Attraction Vistas panoramicas

7.3km

Tourist Attraction Canalización a Las Salinas de Terreros

10 - Exceptional 7.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa 'Cala Verde'

8.8 - Excellent 7.3km

Historical Landmark Las Conchas - Ruinas

2.1km

Historical Landmark Ruinas pueblo minero

3km

Historical Landmark Antiguo cuartel de la Guardia Civil de Blanquizares.

4.8km

Historical Landmark Necropolis Phenicia Villaricos

7.8km

Historical Landmark Mirador del Castillo de San Juan

8.4km

Historical Landmark San Juan de los Terreros Fort

8.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

5.5km from the beach

Linara

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El Calon • 3.8km from center

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5.5km from the beach

9 Excellent

Marion

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El Rincon • 3.9km from center

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5.8km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Oregano

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El Pozo del Esparto • 4.2km from center

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5.8km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Mar de Pulpi Las Azucenas by Mar Holidays

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El Pozo del Esparto • 4.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 4.9 (Tolerable)

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5.8 Pleasant

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4 Frustrating

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Playa Cala Panizo 2

4 Frustrating

4.1km

Playa la Escribania

4 Frustrating

5.6km

Playa de la Invencible

5.8 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

El Calon • 1.7km

Main locality of province

Almeria • 83.6km

Transport

Airport

LEI • 77km

Bus Station

Cuevas Del Almanzora • 14.3km

Train Station

Jaravía • 10.6km

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Average Reviews rating

6.9 Good

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6.9 Good

Rob N.

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Outside the usual holiday seasons in Spain, this is a quiet spot. Especially in the morning. When for a soul enriching swim at 9 am a few days before X-Mas. Clean, no crowd at this time of the year, and sufficiently private for a naked visit.

Carol Thomas

Novice Beachgoer

6 Pleasant

Dangerous railings down the path! Do not lean on the wooden railings for any reason. Two years ago, my brother nearly went over the cliff while leaning on a railing. A year later, two people fell over the cliff while taking photos. I don't know if this has been repaired, but I did report it, twice! Once you are down at the beach, it's amazing, just be careful....

Jill O'Neill

Novice Beachgoer

8 Very good

Easy to get to. Great snorkeling, a bit of dried seaweed on the shore.

John-Lawrence Fagan

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Potentially the best and most accessible wild beach in the Garrucha - Aguilas stretch.

Parkour stunts

Novice Beachgoer

7.8

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

Spain, El Puerto de Santa Maria 2.7 km

Cala Cristal

Cala Cristal Beach

El Calón, Spain

Park Cala Cristal

Hiking Area Sendero los cocedores

Hiking Area Depósito galasa

Bar La esquinita de el calon

Restaurant Marisquería La Terraza de Carmen

Restaurant Casablanca

Restaurant BAR RESTAURANTE LA FRONTERA

Restaurant Restaurante La Frontera

Restaurant La Geoda

Restaurant Chiringuito Mar de Pulpí

Restaurant Hotel Calypso

Restaurant PIZZO

Supermarket Supermercado NAVARRO

Supermarket Supermercado Larios

Tourist Attraction Mirador

Tourist Attraction Cala del Peñón Cortado

Tourist Attraction Ruinas de Fundición Esperanza II

Tourist Attraction Columpio La Invencible

Tourist Attraction Cala la Dolores

Tourist Attraction Paseo Marítimo de Villaricos

Tourist Attraction Vistas panoramicas

Tourist Attraction Canalización a Las Salinas de Terreros

Tourist Attraction Playa 'Cala Verde'

Historical Landmark Las Conchas - Ruinas

Historical Landmark Ruinas pueblo minero

Historical Landmark Antiguo cuartel de la Guardia Civil de Blanquizares.

Historical Landmark Necropolis Phenicia Villaricos

Historical Landmark Mirador del Castillo de San Juan

Historical Landmark San Juan de los Terreros Fort

About

Weather

El Calon, Andalusia, Almeria

Park Cala Cristal

Hiking Area Sendero los cocedores

Hiking Area Depósito galasa

Bar La esquinita de el calon

Restaurant Marisquería La Terraza de Carmen

Restaurant Casablanca

Restaurant BAR RESTAURANTE LA FRONTERA

Restaurant Restaurante La Frontera

Restaurant La Geoda

Restaurant Chiringuito Mar de Pulpí

Restaurant Hotel Calypso

Restaurant PIZZO

Supermarket Supermercado NAVARRO

Supermarket Supermercado Larios

Tourist Attraction Mirador

Tourist Attraction Cala del Peñón Cortado

Tourist Attraction Ruinas de Fundición Esperanza II

Tourist Attraction Columpio La Invencible

Tourist Attraction Cala la Dolores

Tourist Attraction Paseo Marítimo de Villaricos

Tourist Attraction Vistas panoramicas

Tourist Attraction Canalización a Las Salinas de Terreros

Tourist Attraction Playa 'Cala Verde'

Historical Landmark Las Conchas - Ruinas

Historical Landmark Ruinas pueblo minero

Historical Landmark Antiguo cuartel de la Guardia Civil de Blanquizares.

Historical Landmark Necropolis Phenicia Villaricos

Historical Landmark Mirador del Castillo de San Juan

Historical Landmark San Juan de los Terreros Fort

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Average rating of nearest beaches is 4.9 (Tolerable)