Playazo de Rodalquilar
Níjar, Almería · Andalucía
Description
A fine sand beach in the Almería desert, accessed from a dirt road near the village of Rodalquilar. Part of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Maritime-Terrestrial Natural Park, recently designated a Biosphere Reserve.
Playazo de Rodalquilar is a remote beach of sand in Níjar (Almería). The sand is golden.
It measures 400 metres long and 100 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.
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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Playazo de Rodalquilar?
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 Playazo de Rodalquilar?
According to the MITECO registry, Playazo de Rodalquilar is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.
Is Playazo de Rodalquilar a good beach for children?
Playazo de Rodalquilar 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 Playazo de Rodalquilar have a Blue Flag?
No. Playazo de Rodalquilar 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 del Bergantín | Níjar | 24.5°C | — |
| Cala de la Polacra | Níjar | 24.5°C | — |
| Cala del Cuervo | Níjar | 24.5°C | — |
| Las Negras | Níjar | 24.5°C | — |
| Cala del Carnaje | Níjar | 24.4°C | — |
| Cala San Pedro | Níjar | 24.5°C | — |
| Peñón Blanco | Níjar | 24.4°C | — |
| El Arco | Níjar | 24.4°C | — |
| Cala del Plomo | Níjar | 24.5°C | — |
| El Embarcadero | Níjar | 24.4°C | — |
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