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. One of Cabo de Gata’s best-kept secrets.
Cala del Plomo: what you need to know
What Cala del Plomo is like
It’s an open cove about 200 metres long, with sand and small pebbles, surrounded by scrubby hills and rock formations. The water is usually calm and very clear, which makes it a great spot for snorkelling, diving or kayaking.
Next to the cove are a few traditional farmhouses, and this is where the trail to Cala de Enmedio and Agua Amarga begins.
Rocks, seabed and peace and quiet
The rocks at each end of the cove are where marine life gathers. Outside July and August it’s easy to find it almost empty.
In high summer, if you go by road, get there early: the car park is small. By sea you don’t have that problem.
How to get to Cala del Plomo
Cala del Plomo 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 Cala del Plomo. No hikes, no full car parks, with swimming stops when the sea allows. The exact route depends on the trip and sea conditions.
Reach Cala del Plomo by sea
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Photos of Cala del Plomo
Questions about Cala del Plomo
Can I drive to Cala del Plomo?
Yes, along a dirt track off the road between Agua Amarga and Las Negras, with a small car park by the cove.
Does it get very crowded?
It’s one of the quietest coves in the park, though in August it’s worth arriving early. From the boat you enjoy it without the crowds.
Which coves are nearby?
Cala de Enmedio, about 20 minutes’ walk away, and Cala de San Pedro to the south.
Can I get to Cala del Plomo 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 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 →
Playa de los Muertos
For many, the most beautiful beach in Cabo de Gata, just round the corner from Carboneras harbour.
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: ANESTRELLA (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Loto (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Vilanchelo (CC BY-SA 4.0).