Cala de los Amarillos
Níjar, Almería · Andalucía
Description
A small beach surrounded by tall cliffs, accessible from Playa de Los Genoveses, within the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Maritime-Terrestrial Natural Park and Biosphere Reserve.
Cala de los Amarillos is a remote beach of sand in Níjar (Almería). The sand is golden.
It measures 100 metres long and 15 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.
Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached on foot, with difficulty. No parking is recorded.
The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service here. That does not rule out seasonal cover by the local council — check the signage when you arrive. No hazard signage is recorded.
Facilities
Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.
Facilities per the MITECO beach registry. “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty. Always check local signage before swimming.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a lifeguard at Cala de los Amarillos?
Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard here, which in practice means swimming unsupervised. Some councils add cover in July and August without it reaching the registry — the signage at the beach is what counts.
How do you get to Cala de los Amarillos?
According to the MITECO registry, Cala de los Amarillos is reached on foot, with difficulty. No parking is recorded in the registry.
Is Cala de los Amarillos a good beach for children?
Cala de los Amarillos has no children's area on record. The registry describes calm water. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does Cala de los Amarillos have a Blue Flag?
No. Cala de los Amarillos is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The Blue Flag certifies services and water quality, not how attractive a beach is — plenty of unflagged coves are excellent.
Nearby beaches
| Beach | Municipality | Water temperature | Blue Flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cala Príncipe | Níjar | 23.5°C | — |
| Cala Chica | Níjar | 23.2°C | — |
| Los Genoveses | Níjar | 23.5°C | — |
| Calas del Barronal | Níjar | 23.2°C | — |
| Cala de Mónsul | Níjar | 23.3°C | — |
| Cala de la Media Luna | Níjar | 23.3°C | — |
| San José | Níjar | 23.5°C | Yes |
| Cala Carbón | Níjar | 23.3°C | — |
| Cala Higuera | Níjar | 24.4°C | — |
| Cala Rajá | Níjar | 22.9°C | — |
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