Beaches of Salobreña - Facilities, Parking and Places to Eat

Most of Salobreña's charming beaches remain untouched by built-up areas. Its 6 km of coastline feature beautiful, peaceful coves and some larger beaches with excellent facilities.


The chiringuitos (beach bars) along the seafront serve up delicious sardines, octopus, and grilled squid.

Across from the promenade, on La Guardia beach, there's a protected area where the seabed has been successfully regenerated, allowing traditional marine species to thrive once more in these waters.

Salobreña has 5 beaches:

Who are these beaches in Salobreña suitable for?

• La Guardia Beach and Salomar beaches are ideal for those seeking a location with comprehensive facilities and dining options.

• Punta del Río beach is perfect for those interested in engaging in water sports.

• El Caletón Beach is a conveniently accessible cove located not far from La Guardia Beach, where you can find amenities such as showers and dining options.

• Cambrón Beach is a rocky cove with challenging access, suitable for snorkeling enthusiasts. There are no facilities or restaurants available.

• There is also the very small Pargo Cave, which is challenging to access.

Below, you'll find comprehensive information about the beaches in Salobreña including attractions, activities, dining options, parking locations, cleanliness, and available services and facilities.

Guardia Beach in Salobreña

Spanning over 1 km in length and 25 m in width, this beach is flanked by agricultural crops and sugar cane fields, with the Rock at one end and apartments at the other.

The waves at this beach are typically moderate, particularly near the Rock, where young locals engage in a very risky practice: diving.

This beach is comprised of pebbles and dark sand, and it tends to become quite crowded.

Where to Eat Near La Guardia Beach

Several beachfront chiringuitos, such as La Bahía and El Peñón, offer dining options, along with some traditional family-run restaurants located near the residential areas. Showers are available near the Rock and at the opposite end of the beach.

Where to Park Near La Guardia Beach

There are two parking areas:

If you access the beach from National Road N-340 following the sign for La Guardia, seek parking along the residential streets before reaching the beach.

If you arrive from the seafront, coming from La Charca, you'll find a public car park just behind the La Bahía Restaurant.

Arriving early is recommended to secure a parking space.

La Guardia Beach Services and Facilities

La Charca/Salomar Beach in Salobreña

La Charca/Salomar beach beach starts on the other side of the Rock and is wider than La Guardia beach, stretching almost 3 km in length and about 100 m in width.

It's more comfortable for playing ball sports as it's made up of fine sand, but as you get closer to the shoreline, its composition changes to pebbles.

The long promenade extends to the residential areas of Salomar.

The beach is typically quite busy during the summer months, and the waves tend to be moderate.

Where to Eat Near Salomar Beach

The bars and restaurants on the promenade are magnets for most tourists, especially in the Peñón area (La Bahía and El Peñón restaurants).

Close to Salomar residential area, there are some more traditional family-run restaurants and pizzerias.

Directly on the beach, there are several chiringuitos (beach bars) offering snacks, cool drinks, and lunch options.

Chiringuito Casa Emilio is a good option, while at Pizzeria Olimpia, you will find delicious pizzas catering to all tastes.

Salomar Beach Services and Facilities

There are some parking spaces along the seafront and in the streets around the residential areas.

If you go to the Peñón area, there is a car park behind La Bahía but it is usually full.

Punta del Río or La Cagadilla Beach in Salobreña

Punta del Río or La Cagadilla beach extends all the way to Motril. It spans 1.2 km in length, and is 30 m wide.

The beach is composed of sand and gravel, similar to the other beaches in Salobreña.

It's an unspoilt beach accessible only by foot, but you can park on Avda de Andalucia street, about 500 m away.

It receives few visits as it is located in an agricultural area and lacks facilities such as showers and restaurants, unlike Guardia and Salomar beaches.

This is the beach where the river Guadalfeo flows into, and it includes wetlands that attract migratory seabirds. The waves here are usually moderate.

Punta del Río Beach Services and Facilities

El Caletón Beach in Salobreña

Caletón beach is a small pebbly cove, measuring 30 meters in length and 10 meters in width.

With its calm waters and pleasant seabed, it's an ideal spot for diving and snorkeling.

Due to its limited visitors, it tends to be quieter, offering a serene atmosphere. Situated in a semi-urban area, it provides disabled access, although it lacks a promenade.

Access is via a footpath that begins at Caleta beach (la Guardia) and winds through the cliffs.

This beach lacks eateries, services, hammock rentals, and shower facilities.

El Cambrón Beach in Salobreña

El Cambrón beach is situated close to the urbanized area of Torre del Cambrón.

Its challenging access and lack of services contribute to making it an uncrowded beach.

It is a small beach, approximately 86 meters in length and 21 meters in width.

Accessible only on foot from the Torre del Cambrón urbanization (approximately 2 kilometers away) via a small footpath.

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