🏖️ Introduction: a beach to set up your parasol, settle down… and never want to leave.
When my guests ask me:
‘Nico, what is the best beach to go to with children, grandparents, or simply to relax without complications?’
My answer is always the same: Playa de las Marinicas.
It is an urban beach, quiet, well equipped, with clear water and no waves, accessible, comfortable, safe and perfect to enjoy with the family, as a couple or alone.
📍 Where is Playa de las Marinicas?
It is located in the eastern part of Carboneras, right between the Endesa industrial port and the fishing port.
It is over 1,300 metres long, with shallow waters, and is perfectly integrated with the promenade and the town centre.
📌 Search for it on Google Maps as: ‘Playa de las Marinicas, Carboneras’.
🧭 Why is it so popular?
- Easy access: Just cross the street: it’s right at the foot of the apartment.
- Gentle entry into the water: no steps or surprises.
- Showers available: to rinse off after swimming.
- Calm and safe waters, even when it’s windy.
- Small restaurants (chiringuitos), including El Jabegote at the far right end.
- Super clean: it has a blue flag and a Q quality seal.
- Relaxed atmosphere, even in summer.
🧒 For families with children: top marks Playa de las Marinicas is a favourite with local families. Why? No waves, no currents Sandy bottom (few stones)
🧒 For families with children: 10/10
Las Marinicas beach is the favourite of local families. Why?
- No waves, no currents
- Sandy seabed (few stones)
- Naturally shaded areas or sheltered spots
- Children’s games, volleyball and football nets
- Lifeguards in high season
And for babies or people with reduced mobility:
- Access ramps
- Adapted access all the way to the water
- Wooden walkways
- Clean, accessible outdoor showers
- Shaded areas near the promenade
♿ Beach accessible to all
Carboneras has made a strong commitment to accessibility, and it shows:
- Reserved parking for people with reduced mobility
- Amphibious chair for entering the water
- Adapted baths and showers
- Assistance in the bathroom during the summer
- Paths to the shore
👏 Everyone is welcome here, and it’s appreciated.
🍴 Services, bars and good options
- On the beach, you have everything at hand:
Bar El Barquito: on Faro Mesa Roldán Avenue with delicious tapas and a local vibe
El Jabegote bar-restaurant at the other end of the beach, very popular with locals
Ice cream parlours, pizzerias, restaurants with fresh fish
And all this at very reasonable prices.
If you want to know my favourite places, just ask me.
🏄♀️ Activities and atmosphere
At Las Marinicas beach you can:
- Do paddle surfing or kayaking safely
- Swim in peace (ideal for training)
- Play with the children without worrying
- Walk along the promenade at sunset
🧘♀️ It’s a beach to relax on. There’s no loud music, no football on strangers’ towels, no pushy salesmen.
🌅 When to go?
| Season | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Good weather, few people | Cold water |
| Summer | Warm sea, lively atmosphere | More visitors from midday |
| Autumn | Soft light, ideal temperature | Fewer open services |
| Winter | Walks and tranquility | Not suitable for swimming (except for the brave) |
💡 Nico’s tip: come between 9:00 and 11:00 or after 8 pm to have the beach almost to yourself, or stick to the far end of the beach, much less crowded.
🅿️ Access and transport
- 🚗 Road AL-5106
- 🚘 Free parking and hassle-free
- 🚌 Intercity bus stop 10 minutes away
- 🚲 Access by bike or on foot from the centre
🔍 My favourite spots
- The little cove on the far right, more hidden and quiet
- The views at sunset towards the Natural Park
- The cycle lane next to the promenade
- The constant breeze, even on hot days
- The public wifi that sometimes reaches the sand 😄
🚫 What you will NOT find (and it’s better that way)
- ❌ Fishing is not allowed on this beach
- ❌ Dogs are not allowed
- ❌ No camping or loud music
- ❌ No jet skis
Why? Because this beach is for relaxing, not for making noise.
💬 Real opinions from visitors
“Super clean beach, perfect for kids. We came back several days.”
“Delicious tapas nearby, warm water and no waves.”
“Great atmosphere, clean bathrooms, and games for the little ones.”
“My favorite beach in Almería. Not as crowded as others.”
“The right-hand side is very pretty, feels like a hidden little cove.”
“Perfect for swimming or paddling without worry.”
✅ Practical info – Marinicas beach
| 🏝️ Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Carboneras (Almería, Andalusia) |
| Length | 1,330 m (some sources say 1,450 m) |
| Sand type | Fine, golden |
| Water type | Calm, clear, gently sloping |
| Atmosphere | Family-friendly, peaceful, clean |
| Accessibility (reduced mobility) | Full accessibility: ramps, toilets, amphibious chair, assistance available in season |
| Services | Beach bars, lifeguards, showers, toilets, play areas |
| Transport | Across the street, at the foot of the apartments |
| Ideal for | Families, elderly people, relaxed swimmers |
| Best season | April to October |
✉️ Nico’s word
If you are looking for a beach where:
- You don’t have to walk far
- You can go with children without worrying
- There is shade, good food and safety
- You feel at ease, even in the middle of August…
Then Playa de las Marinicas is the place for you.
And if you are staying in Carboneras or nearby, write to me:
📍 I’ll tell you where to put your parasol,
🍤 where to eat without breaking the bank,
🏊♀️ and when to go to have the beach almost to yourself.
Because here, we don’t sell smoke: we share what we really love.
Some of our photos
| Other beaches we recommend (click on the beach name) | Advantages of this beach |
|---|---|
| Playa del Algarrobico | A spectacular, vast, quiet, and little-visited beach |
| Playa de las Marinicas | The beach at the foot of both apartments, the favourite of local families and children |
| Playa Cala del Enmedio | A lost paradise, reserved for those who truly seek it… a short hike required! |
| Playa del sombrerico | A beach at the end of the path… yet close to everything |
| Playa de La Galera | A haven of peace near Carboneras |
| Cala San Pedro | Lose yourself in its unique turquoise waters in Cabo de Gata Natural Park |
| Cala del Plomo | A hidden treasure in Cabo de Gata Park |
| Playa Sopalmo | Our favourite landmark spot near Mojácar |
| Cala de los Toros | An oasis… and then the sea! |
