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Description
Playa con una composición muy irregular, en la que se alternan piedras con arena de color gris y grava. Recibe a un reducido número de bañistas.
La Galera is a remote beach of sand, pebbles and gravel in Carboneras (Almería). At La Galera the sand is dark.
It measures 800 metres long and 15 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
The registry describes the sea at La Galera as: moderate surf. La Galera can be reached by car; no parking is recorded.
MITECO records no lifeguard service at La Galera, though Carboneras council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. Hazard signage is recorded at La Galera.
- Length
- 800 metros
- Width
- 15 metros
- Sand type
- Oscura (Arena / Bolos / Grava)
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Oleaje moderado
- Access
- Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital de Alta Resolución El Toyo
- Nearest marina:
- Club Náutico Isla de San Andrés (Carboneras )
Facilities
The MITECO registry confirms no facilities at La Galera. That does not mean there are none: many remote coves are not inventoried in detail.
Not recorded in the registry for La Galera: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.
Facilities at La Galera 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 La Galera?
Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at La Galera, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Carboneras council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is El Ancón (Carboneras), 2 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to La Galera?
MITECO records that you get to La Galera by car, but no parking is recorded.
Is La Galera a good beach for children?
La Galera has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at La Galera on the day before going in.
Does La Galera have a Blue Flag?
No. La Galera is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is El Ancón (Carboneras), 2 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, La Galera can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.
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