Playa de los Muertos
For many, the most beautiful beach in Cabo de Gata, and it’s just round the corner from Carboneras harbour. Turquoise water, pale pebbles and volcanic cliffs. From the sea you see it like from nowhere else.
Playa de los Muertos: what you need to know
The most famous beach in Carboneras
A long beach of pale pebbles and sand with incredibly blue water, framed by cliffs on both sides. To the south, volcanic rocks create a spectacular snorkelling landscape.
In summer the car park fills up very early and the walk in full sun is hard work: that’s why many people prefer to see it from the boat.
Mesa Roldán, right above
Above the beach rises Mesa Roldán, the highest cliff in Almería, with its lighthouse and watchtower. From the sea, the cliff face and the coves at its foot are among the most impressive sights of the trip.
More ideas in our guide to things to do in Carboneras.
How to get to Playa de los Muertos
Playa de los Muertos by boat from Carboneras
From Carboneras harbour we sail south along the natural park coast: Playa de los Muertos, Mesa Roldán, Agua Amarga and unspoilt coves like Playa de los Muertos. No hikes, no full car parks, with swimming stops when the sea allows. The exact route depends on the trip and sea conditions.
Reach Playa de los Muertos by sea
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Photos of Playa de los Muertos
Questions about Playa de los Muertos
How do I get to Playa de los Muertos?
Drive to the car park on the Carboneras–Agua Amarga road, then walk down a 15-20 minute path. Or by boat from Carboneras harbour.
Why is it called Playa de los Muertos?
Local tradition says the name (‘Beach of the Dead’) comes from shipwrecked sailors washed ashore by the currents.
Are there facilities?
No beach bar and no shade. Bring water, food and a parasol.
Can I get to Playa de los Muertos by boat from Carboneras?
Yes. Our trips from Carboneras harbour sail along the Cabo de Gata coast. Book here or call us on 600 698 935.
More Cabo de Gata coves
Cala de San Pedro
One of the most famous coves in Cabo de Gata: fine sand, crystal-clear water, a ruined castle and a small green valley fed by its spring.
See the cove →
Cala del Plomo
A wide, wild cove between Agua Amarga and Las Negras, with blue-green water, a gentle entry into the sea and an almost lunar landscape around it.
See the cove →
Cala de Enmedio
A small hidden cove next to Agua Amarga, with white wind-sculpted fossil dunes, crystal-clear rock pools and turquoise water.
See the cove →Shall we sail together?
Shared trips, private charter or self-drive rental from Carboneras harbour.
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Photos via Wikimedia Commons: isol · CC BY-SA 3.0 · ziegler175 · Public domain · 80kmh · CC BY 4.0.