It would be all but sinful to come here and not try the croquetas and paella at the Akua Palomares restaurant (621 21 08 54), whose staff are very helpful with English-speaking guests. The B-52 was carrying four hydrogen bombs, three of which fell on Palomares fishing village, while the fourth was recovered from the Mediterranean.Īn extension of the Vera municipality’s naturist beaches, Quitapellejos is spacious and offers the shade of the adjacent pine forest as well as a track to the mouth of the Almanzora river, where the sand becomes dark and gravelly. Often referred to by its traditional name, Palomares, the beach made headlines in 1966, when a US B-52 refueling mid-flight crashed into a tanker. Quitapellejos is synonymous with festival-goers with the Dreambeach electronic music festival, which has been a fixture here since 2013 – though this summer it was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. If you’re stopping for the night, La Ventera rural hotel in Gualchos-Castell de Ferro makes for a pleasant stay. Try Casa Patricio (958 82 96 32) for a bite in La Mamola village as the Onteniente restaurant (958 82 96 50) closes for vacations in October.
Although most of the beach is gravel, there are spots where it’s possible to stretch out on a towel. This, in turn, is a comfortable 750-meter stroll from Las Cañas beach, which is separated from the residences in the Melicena hamlet by a ravine that stands above a beautiful bay – a favorite with divers and fishermen. However, there is a wild, naturist alternative called El Ruso in the city of Albuñol, which is harder to access. The east of the Tropical Coast is perhaps the least well-known stretch of Spain’s Mediterranean, though La Rijana beach in Castell de Ferro is frequently overcrowded. There’s also a track complete with a sundial to the Peñón del Cuervo peppered with palm trees, lending the arid landscape a more tropical air. Declared a maritime and terrestrial park, Peñon del Cuervo features a mound of rock that makes a perfect “springboard” for young daredevils and for diving enthusiasts keen to observe the diverse marine life.Ī coastal trail, known as the Senda Litoral, can be reached from the parking lot halfway between the beach and the Candado Beach Club (952 20 63 46), which offers takeaway food and outdoor dining. There was a time when this beach on Málaga city’s east side was used for music festivals and little else. But if it’s grilled fish skewers you’re after, try the DBlanco restaurant which is open all year round, then enjoy the two-kilometer rugged and therapeutic walk around the Punta Mala to the Punta Carbonera lighthouse in San Roque. There’s a golf course next to the beach for those who yearn for a sea view while practicing their swing. The beach can be reached from Villa Real street which leads onto the promenade where you can park and walk the final leg. Locals wait until the warm easterly wind known as the Levant blows to warm up the water, which it does without affecting its transparency.
And when it comes to Alcaidesa beach, the Rock of Gibraltar provides a hypnotic backdrop while the crystal clear water makes it irresistible well into the autumn.
Alcaidesa beach La Línea de la Concepción / San Roque in CádizĪlong this stretch of the Cádiz coastline, the Mediterranean merges with the Atlantic, offering acres of sand and a rich ecosystem. The Alcaidesa Links golf course in Cádiz with views of Alcaidesa beach and Gibraltar in the distance. Here are 10 Mediterranean beaches to enjoy before the cold sets in. At this time of year, beaches are less crowded, making it easier to respect social distancing rules and the Virgen del Pilar long weekend holiday from October 9 to 12 is a great time for a final getaway. In fact, the forecast is for a warmer, drier autumn than usual, meaning beach lovers should think about heading to the coast for a final splash before winter. If you’re suffering from the end-of-summer blues, remember that early fall can be as much about the beach as watching the autumn colors the Mediterranean Sea is still enticingly warm and waiting to be enjoyed, coronavirus restrictions permitting.
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