Los Genoveses
Níjar, Almería · Andalucía
Description
An excellent beach stretching over a kilometer, surrounded by eucalyptus trees and popular for diving. Located in the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Maritime-Terrestrial Natural Park, recently designated a Biosphere Reserve.
Los Genoveses is a remote beach of sand in Níjar (Almería). The sand is golden.
It measures 1,180 metres long and 50 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is high.
Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.
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
Confirmed in the registry
Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Los Genoveses?
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 Los Genoveses?
According to the MITECO registry, Los Genoveses is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.
Is Los Genoveses a good beach for children?
Los Genoveses 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 Los Genoveses have a Blue Flag?
No. Los Genoveses 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 de los Amarillos | Níjar | 23.2°C | — |
| Cala Príncipe | Níjar | 23.5°C | — |
| Cala Chica | Níjar | 23.6°C | — |
| San José | Níjar | 23.5°C | Yes |
| Calas del Barronal | Níjar | 23.2°C | — |
| Cala de Mónsul | Níjar | 23.3°C | — |
| Cala de la Media Luna | Níjar | 23.3°C | — |
| Cala Higuera | Níjar | 24.4°C | — |
| Cala Carbón | Níjar | 23.6°C | — |
| Cala Rajá | Níjar | 22.9°C | — |
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