Playa San Juan de los Terreros in Almería offers pristine beach access and a safe swimming area, perfect for relaxation and family fun. Visitors can enjoy water sports like snorkelling and paddleboarding, making it an ideal spot for adventure enthusiasts. The beach is complemented by well-maintained public restrooms and convenient parking facilities, ensuring a comfortable visit.
Nearby, a variety of restaurants and cafes provide delicious local cuisine, while local shops and convenience stores cater to everyday needs. Walking and promenade areas invite strolls, and several accommodation options, including hotels and rentals, are available for extended stays.
Nearby Suggestions
- Beach – Main Playa San Juan de los Terreros bathing zone (0–1 mins walk): Wide, gently shelving golden-sand beach with calm water, ideal for swims, paddling with kids and all-day sunbathing.
- Walks – Palm-lined paseo marítimo (0–2 mins walk): Easy seafront promenade just behind the sand, perfect for a relaxed evening paseo, morning jog or ice-cream stroll with sea views.
- Family – Shallow paddling & play area (1–2 mins walk): Central sections of the beach have very shallow entry and plenty of space for sandcastles and ball games right by the shore.
- WaterSports – Kayak & SUP launch spots (1–3 mins walk): Parts of the main beach offer rentals and easy access to explore the bay by kayak or paddleboard along the coves and islets.
- Food&Drink – Chiringuito Canal Náutico (2–4 mins walk): Beachfront chiringuito on the sand serving Mediterranean dishes, fresh fish and cold drinks with a buzzing terrace almost at the water’s edge.
- Food&Drink – Chiringuito Salas (3–4 mins walk): Popular seafront bar-restaurant between Mar Rabiosa and Mar Serena, great for fried fish, paellas and sunset drinks overlooking the bay.
- Food&Drink – Restaurante Mi Cortijo (4–5 mins walk): Welcoming restaurant a short stroll from the beach, known for well-cooked fish, meats and generous plates in a relaxed setting.
- Food&Drink – Arrocería & Pescados La Geoda (4–5 mins walk): Rice-and-seafood specialist close to the seafront, ideal if you fancy a long lunch of paella and local fish after a morning on the sand.
- Viewpoint – Bay & islets lookout from the eastern end (3–5 mins walk): Walk to the curve of the beach towards the rocky headland for lovely views of Isla Negra, Isla de Terreros and the whole bay.
- Walks – Start of path up towards Castillo de San Juan de los Terreros (4–6 mins walk): From the back of the beach, you can pick up the lower path that climbs towards the historic hilltop castle, giving elevated views even before you reach the top.