Playa del Palmer (El Palmer) is a narrow, stony cove on the N-340a coast road between Aguadulce and Almería, effectively forming a semi-private bay shared by the Mirador del Cabo hotel and locals, with lifeguards in season, a small chiringuito (El Palmer) and basic facilities concentrated right beside the beach.
Playa del Palmer in Almería offers pristine beach access with a designated swimming area perfect for families and water enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy sunbathing on soft sands and relax in a tranquil coastal setting. The beach is ideal for water sports such as snorkelling and paddleboarding, providing an active and refreshing experience. Nearby, a variety of restaurants and cafes serve local cuisine, enhancing the visit with delicious dining options. Convenient parking facilities make access easy, while walking and nature trails around the area invite exploration of the scenic surroundings.
Nearby Suggestions
- Nature – Central Playa del Palmer Shoreline (0–1 min walk) Small, semi-hidden cove of pebbles and coarse sand with obvious water, perfect for quiet swims and sunbathing at the foot of the cliffs.
- Leisure – Hotel Seafront Terrace & Loungers (1–2 min walk) Just above the beach, you’ll find terraces with sunbeds and shade, where hotel guests can relax with sea views and easy access down to the water.
- Sports – Snorkelling & Rocky Cove Zone (1–3 min walk) Either end of the bay has rocky outcrops and deeper, very transparent water that are great for snorkelling and spotting fish close to the shore.
- Leisure – Short Cliffside Path Along the Bay (2–3 min walk) A narrow path runs beside the rocks and retaining wall, giving pretty viewpoints over the cove and out across the Alborán Sea.
- Food&Drink – Chiringuito El Palmer (1–3 min walk) Beach bar right at the water’s edge serving fried fish, grilled seafood and cold drinks, ideal for long, lazy lunches with the sea almost at your feet.
- Food&Drink – Mirador del Cabo Hotel Bars & Restaurant (2–4 min walk) The adults-only hotel above the beach offers buffet and à la carte options, plus a pool bar where guests (and sometimes external diners) can enjoy drinks and Mediterranean dishes overlooking the bay.
- Sports – Hotel Tennis Court (3–4 min walk) A hard tennis court beside the hotel offers a fun hit-about with dramatic cliff and sea backdrops for guests who want some activity between swims.
- Nature – Roadside Cliff Viewpoint (Cañarete Road) (4–6 min walk) Walk up towards the coastal road lay-by for a higher vantage point with sweeping views over Playa del Palmer, the surrounding cliffs and the curve of coastline towards Aguadulce and Almería.
- Leisure – Sunset & Night-Sky Strip on the Upper Beach (0–2 min walk) Stay on the upper pebbles in the evening to watch the sun sink behind the headland and, later, enjoy dark skies and bright stars reflected on the sea.