Playa El Cipotón is a notable beach located in San Juan de los Terreros, Almería. It is easily accessible from the city center, with downtown Almería being approximately 40 minutes drive away. The beach is known for its unique natural characteristics, including its blackish sand and a variety of fascinating rocks. It is also situated near the mouth opening where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, resulting in a significant amount of waves.
The beach is surrounded by mountains in the distance, adding to its scenic beauty. Despite its popularity, it is often described as calm and not overly crowded. There is ample parking available along the shore side dirt road for visitors.
Playa El Cipotón is also recognized for its quality, as indicated by the Blue Flag it flies. This beach offers a range of amenities for visitors, including various services and a bar located on the sand itself.
Playa El Cipotón amenities include parking.
You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.
Best restaurants near Playa El Cipotón include Restaurant Trifula, Chiringuito Canal Nautico, La entrevista, Chiringuito Mar Sirena, Chiringuito Perichan, Chiringuito Mar de Pulpí and Mesón Pepa.
Visitor reviews highlight the unique beauty of the beach, with its blackish sand, amazing and varied rocks, and the scenic view of mountains in the distance. They also appreciate the easy accessibility and ample parking, as well as the calm and uncrowded atmosphere. However, some visitors were disappointed by the rough waves, which they attributed to the meeting of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
If you’re visiting Playa El Cipotón, consider staying in the nearby town of San Juan de los Terreros, which offers a range of accommodations just a short drive from the beach. Many visitors also explore the larger city of Almería, enjoying its cultural attractions while making day trips to the beach.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 37.3534482 / Longitude: -1.6762969
Playa El Cipotón is located in Andalusia. The following map of Playa El Cipotón shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 12.5°C/19.2°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 14°C |
| Sea Temperature | 15.1 °C |
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| Wave Height | 1.1 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 08:10/18:29 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 9.4 hrs |
| UV Index | 3.85 |
| Cloud Cover | 33% |
| Speed | 38.4 km/h |
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| Gusts | 71.6 km/h |
| Direction | W |
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