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Description
Playa urbana continuación de la playa de Retamar. Regenerada con motivo de los Juegos del Mediterráneo (2005).
El Toyo is an urban beach of sand and gravel in Almería (Almería). At El Toyo the sand is dark.
It measures 1,300 metres long and 55 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
The registry describes the sea at El Toyo as: moderate surf and windy. El Toyo can be reached by car, and has parking.
El Toyo is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. El Toyo has hazard signage on record.
- Length
- 1.300 metros
- Width
- 55 metros
- Sand type
- Oscura (Arena / Grava)
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Oleaje moderado / Ventosa
- Access
- Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital de Alta Resolución El Toyo
- Nearest marina:
- Club de Mar de Almería
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🛟 Lifeguard
- ♿ Wheelchair access
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚻 Toilets
- 🚰 Foot wash
- 🅿️ Parking
- ⛱️ Umbrella rental
- 🛏️ Sunbed rental
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Not recorded in the registry for El Toyo: Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Nudism.
Facilities at El Toyo according to 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 the signs at the beach before you swim. Beach registry: March 2026 edition.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a lifeguard at El Toyo?
Yes. The MITECO beach registry records lifeguards at El Toyo, usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.
How do you get to El Toyo?
According to the MITECO registry, El Toyo is reached by car, and there is parking.
Is El Toyo a good beach for children?
El Toyo has no children's area on record. Check the flag at El Toyo on the day: conditions change with the wind.
Does El Toyo have a Blue Flag?
No. El Toyo is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is San Miguel de Cabo de Gata (Almería), 10 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make El Toyo worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.
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