Cuatro Calas Protected Natural Landscape (Aguilas - Murcia)

Beaches in Aguilas


The municipality of Aguilas occupies a coastal strip of 28 kilometres in length, in which one can find 36 beaches, from beaches in the urban area to virgin beaches in natural surroundings of great beauty. In the extreme south, bordering the province of Almeria, the Cuatro Calas Protected Natural Landscape stands out (Los Cocedores Beach, La Carolina Beach, La Higuerica Beach and Calarreona Beach).
   

Los Cocedores Beach


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This beach is located in the Cuatro Calas Protected Natural Landscape, bordering the province of Almeria. It gets its name from the old esparto grass cookers that are still preserved. It is also known as Cala Cerrada.
 

 
Length: 150 m
Average width: 20 m
Composition: Sand
Colour: Beige
 
Grain: Thin
Occupation: High
Type: Isolated
Promenade: No
 

 
 

La Carolina Beach


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This beach is located in the Cuatro Calas Protected Natural Landscape. It is one of the most emblematic beaches in Aguilas and has good access from the Almeria highway. It is oriented to the east, so it has an unbeatable view of the town and the promontory of the castle.
 

 
Length: 250 m
Average width: 17 m
Composition: Sand
Colour: Beige
 
Grain: Thin
Occupation: High
Type: Isolated
Promenade: No
 

 
 

La Higuerica Beach


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This beach is located in the Cuatro Calas Protected Natural Landscape. It stands out for its extension of golden sand that gently plunges into transparent waters.
 

 
Length: 200 m
Average width: 47 m
Composition: Sand
Colour: Beige
 
Grain: Thin
Occupation: High
Type: Isolated
Promenade: No
 

 
 

Calarreona Beach


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This beach is located in the Cuatro Calas Protected Natural Landscape. It is the longest of the four. The beach has an important stretch of sand and a gentle entrance to the sea.
 

 
Length: 490 m
Average width: 45 m
Composition: Sand
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Thin
Occupation: High
Type: Semi-urban
Promenade: No
 

 
 

Tortugas Cove


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This beach is located in a beautiful natural environment. It is accessed through a path.
 

 
Length: 60 m
Average width: 8 m
Composition: Sand
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Thin
Occupation: Low
Type: Isolated
Promenade: No
 

 
 

Mijo Cove


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This beach is located in a natural environment. The coast is accessed through an unpaved road and the beach through a nature trail. It is a dog-friendly beach.
 
Dog on the beach
 
Length: 60 m
Average width: 10 m
Composition: Sand
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Thin
Occupation: Low
Type: Dog-friendly
Promenade: No
 

 
 

La Herradura Beach


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This beach is located in a natural environment and is accessed through a nature trail.
 

 
Length: 40 m
Average width: 11 m
Composition: Gravel/Sand
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Medium
Occupation: Low
Type: Isolated
Promenade: No
 

 
 

Matalentisco Beach


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This beach is located in a natural environment. In its surroundings, the Matalentisco bunker stands out; it was used during the Spanish Civil War.
 

 
Length: 270 m
Average width: 15 m
Composition: Gravel/Sand
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Medium
Occupation: High
Type: Isolated
Promenade: No
 

 
 

La Cañada del Negro Beach


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This is an isolated beach which is accessed through an unpaved road. It is a dog-friendly beach.
 
Dog on the beach
 
Length: 150 m
Average width: 19 m
Composition: Stones
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Coarse
Occupation: Low
Type: Dog-friendly
Promenade: No
 

 
 

La Casica Verde Beach


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This beach is located on the edge of the Juan Montiel Marina of Aguilas.
   

 
Length: 200 m
Average width: 14 m
Composition: Sand
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Medium
Occupation: Medium
Type: Semi-urban
Promenade: No
 

 
 

Poniente Beach


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This beach is located in the town of Aguilas and extends from La Colonia to La Casica Verde. It is made up of sand and gravel, and the entrance to the sea is smooth except in some areas.
 
Poniente Beach (Aguilas - Murcia)
 
Length: 1,175 m
Average width: 40 m
Composition: Sand/Gravel
Colour: Beige
 
Grain: Medium
Occupation: High
Type: Urban
Promenade: Yes
 

 
 

La Colonia Beach


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This beach is located in the town of Aguilas, open to the south, and partially protected from the east by the promontory of the San Juan de Las Aguilas Castle.
 

 
Length: 580 m
Average width: 40 m
Composition: Sand
Colour: Beige
 
Grain: Medium
Occupation: Medium
Type: Urban
Promenade: Yes
 

 
 

Levante Beach


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This beach is located in the town of Aguilas, next to the promenade, forming part of the Levante bay.
 
Levante Beach (Aguilas - Murcia)
 
Length: 450 m
Average width: 10 m
Composition: Sand
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Thin
Occupation: High
Type: Urban
Promenade: Yes
 

 
 

Las Delicias Beach


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This beach is located in the town of Aguilas, next to the promenade, and also forms part of the Levante bay.
 
Las Delicias Beach (Aguilas - Murcia)
 
Length: 800 m
Average width: 40 m
Composition: Sand
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Medium
Occupation: High
Type: Urban
Promenade: Yes
 

 
 

Los Cocedores del Hornillo Beach


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This is an urban beach located on the south side of the Hornillo pier.
 

 
Length: 180 m
Average width: 10 m
Composition: Sand/Gravel
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Medium
Occupation: Medium
Type: Urban
Promenade: Yes
 

 
 

Hornillo Beach


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This beach is located in the Hornillo urbanization. It is open to the east, but protected by El Fraile Island.
 
Playa del Hornillo en Águilas (Región de Murcia). 01
 
Length: 500 m
Average width: 30 m
Composition: Sand
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Medium
Occupation: High
Type: Urban
Promenade: Yes
 

 
 

Amarilla Beach


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This beach has access by stairs. From this beach, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the bay and El Fraile Island, from which it is separated by a narrow channel about 50 meters wide. It is a dangerous beach for swimming on stormy days.
 

 
Length: 150 m
Average width: 30 m
Composition: Sand
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Medium
Occupation: Medium
Type: Isolated
Promenade: No
 

 
 

Calabarilla Beach


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This is a small cove with difficult access.
 

 
Length: 30 m
Average width: 8 m
Composition: Stones
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Coarse
Occupation: Low
Type: Isolated
Promenade: No
 

 
 

Barranco La Mar Beach


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This beach is located at the foot of the Todosol urbanization. It is an isolated natural beach.
 

 
Length: 60 m
Average width: 35 m
Composition: Stones
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Coarse
Occupation: Medium
Type: Isolated
Promenade: No
 

 
 

El Arroz Beach


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This is a beach with a natural environment of great scenic beauty. The beach is accessed via a nature trail.
 

 
Length: 60 m
Average width: 35 m
Composition: Sand/Gravel
Colour: Beige
 
Grain: Medium
Occupation: High
Type: Isolated
Promenade: No
 

 
 

El Pino Cove


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This is a small and isolated natural beach that is easily reached by an unpaved road from the road from Aguilas to Calabardina.
 

 
Length: 100 m
Average width: 11 m
Composition: Sand
Colour: Beige
 
Grain: Thin
Occupation: Low
Type: Isolated
Promenade: No
 

 
 

La Cola Beach


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This is a semi-urban beach of more than 1 kilometre in length.
 

 
Length: 1,050 m
Average width: 10 m
Composition: Sand/Gravel
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Medium
Occupation: High
Type: Semi-urban
Promenade: No
 

 
 

Canalicas Beach


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This is a small cove located in the surroundings of Cabo de Cope bay.
 

 
Length: 30 m
Average width: 8 m
Composition: Sand
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Coarse
Occupation: Medium
Type: Urban
Promenade: No
 

 
 

Calabardina Beach


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Calabardina Beach is protected on the eastern side by Cabo de Cope. It is a beach with excellent access.
 

 
Length: 450 m
Average width: 30 m
Composition: Sand
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Thin
Occupation: High
Type: Urban
Promenade: Yes
 

 
 

Ensenada de la Fuente Beach


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This beach is located in Cabo de Cope Regional Park. It is a small rocky beach with no facilities and is located near the Cope Tower.
 

 
Length: 85 m
Average width: 9 m
Composition: Stones
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Coarse
Occupation: Low
Type: Isolated
Promenade: No
 

 
 

El Sombrerico Beach


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This beach is located in Cabo de Cope Regional Park.
 

 
Length: 100 m
Average width: 10 m
Composition: Gravel
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Coarse
Occupation: Low
Type: Isolated
Promenade: No
 

 
 

El Charco Beach


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This is a beach located in a natural environment, with preferential naturist use.
 

 
Length: 160 m
Average width: 14 m
Composition: Sand/Gravel
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Medium
Occupation: Medium
Type: Isolated
Promenade: No
 

 
 

El Rafal Beach


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This is a beach located in a natural environment.
 

 
Length: 100 m
Average width: 12 m
Composition: Sand/Gravel
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Medium
Occupation: Low
Type: Isolated
Promenade: No
 

 
 

Piedras Negras Beach


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This is a small beach, difficult to access, which is located in a natural environment.
 

 
Length: 10 m
Average width: 3 m
Composition: Sand
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Thin
Occupation: Low
Type: Isolated
Promenade: No
 

 
 

Rambla Elena Beach


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This is a small beach, difficult to access, which is located in a natural environment. The beach is accessed via a nature trail.
 

 
Length: 450 m
Average width: 9 m
Composition: Sand/Gravel
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Medium
Occupation: Low
Type: Isolated
Promenade: No
 

 
 

Pocico Animal Cove


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This is a small beach with difficult access that is located in a natural environment. The beach is accessed via a nature trail.
 

 
Length: 65 m
Average width: 13 m
Composition: Sand
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Thin
Occupation: Medium
Type: Isolated
Promenade: No
 

 
 

El Saladar Beach


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This beach, with difficult access, is located in the natural environment of the Marina de Cope.
 

 
Length: 65 m
Average width: 13 m
Composition: Sand/Gravel
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Coarse
Occupation: Low
Type: Isolated
Promenade: No
 

 
 

Pozo Huertas Cove


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This small cove is located in the natural environment of the Marina de Cope.
 

 
Length: 55 m
Average width: 11 m
Composition: Sand/Gravel
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Coarse
Occupation: Low
Type: Isolated
Promenade: No
 

 
 

Los Abejorros Beach


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This is a small cove with difficult access that is located in a natural environment, without any type of equipment.
 

 
Length: 160 m
Average width: 13 m
Composition: Sand/Gravel
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Coarse
Occupation: Low
Type: Isolated
Promenade: No
 

 
 

Las Pulgas Cove


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This is a small cove that is difficult to access, without any kind of facilities. It is located in a natural environment.
 

 
Length: 60 m
Average width: 11 m
Composition: Gravel
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Coarse
Occupation: Low
Type: Isolated
Promenade: No
 

 
 

La Galera Beach


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This beach is located in a natural environment, with an islet in front that protects the regression of the beach.
 

 
Length: 130 m
Average width: 25 m
Composition: Sand/Gravel
Colour: Gray
 
Grain: Coarse
Occupation: Low
Type: Isolated
Promenade: No
 

 
 

Blue flag

Showers or footwash

Litter bins

Water activities
 

Access for the disabled

Sports areas

Rental of hammocks

Nudist area
 

Toilets

Children's areas

Restaurant areas

Protected area