Retamar

Almeria

Photo by Friso Van Herk
Photo by Graham Thompson
Photo by Graham Thompson
Photo "Retamar" by Olea (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo "Retamar" by Olea (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Discover the charms of Almería on a holiday to Retamar, where the beaches, unspoilt nature and excellent food will all take your breath away.

Retamar is a town in Almería, located about 8 miles from the main town centre. Between June and October, the average temperature in the area doesn’t fall below 20ºC, meaning the climate is ideal to enjoy Retamar beach. This urban beach with its sand and pebbles runs along the promenade.

There are plenty of beach bars and restaurants in the area for you to taste the local cuisine, too. Try the green bean stew, ajo colorao, a mashed potato dish with dried peppers and pea omelette. Don't forget to wash down your dessert with a glass of mistela, a delicious liqueur made from grape must. What better way to enjoy our cheap trips to Retamar?

The Cabo de Gata-Níjar Nature Park is well worth a visit. It’s an ideal area for hiking with the sea as your backdrop. More adventurous visitors can camp out at night and sleep under the stars. It might look a bit like a desert, but don’t be fooled by appearances, it’s the perfect place for reflection and to really connect with oneself.

Retamar’s monuments are also worth mentioning. You won’t want to miss the shrine of Torregarcía, dedicated to the Virgen del Mar, the Virgin of the Sea, with its octagonal floor plan and its hemispherical dome. Located opposite the beach in the middle of nowhere, this temple is truly a magical place.

If you follow the road to the east, you’ll end up at the Torregarcía tower, probably of Islamic origin. It was built to defend the coastline from attacks. Round off your package deal to Retamarby learning more about the local history and visit the Roman Salt Factory.

Almería has its own airport. From there, you need only take the buses L15 and L31 to be in Retamar in fifty minutes. Another option is to get to Almería by train and take a bus from the centre. However you go, you won't want to miss out on our deals on trips to Retamar!


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Top hotels in Retamar

Barceló Cabo de Gata
Barceló Cabo de Gata
4 out of 5
Calle de los Juegos de Casablanca, s/n, Urbanizacion El Toyo, Retamar, Almeria, Almeria
The price is S$133 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
S$133
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Almeria. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Plaza del Mar and Alboran Golf are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (422 reviews)
"lovely staff very helpful, beautiful relaxing environment"

Reviewed on 5 Mar,2025

Barceló Cabo de Gata
Cabogata Beach Hotel
Cabogata Beach Hotel
5 out of 5
Avenida de Juegos de Casablanca, s/n, Retamar, Almeria, Almeria
The price is S$131 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
S$131
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Almeria. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (116 reviews)
"L’emplacement en bordure de mer et à l’extérieur de la ville incite au repos et à la détente tout en étant à 15 min. De voiture des attractions,"

Reviewed on 10 Mar,2025

Cabogata Beach Hotel
Ohtels Cabogata
Ohtels Cabogata
4 out of 5
Avenida Juegos de Argel, s/n, Almeria
The price is S$108 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
S$108
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Almeria. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and free water park access. Popular attractions El Toyo Beach and Alboran Golf ...
7.6/10 Good! (51 reviews)
Great stay
"Our stay was the third this year at an Ohtels hotel , it was overall a very enjoyable stay, the room was very spacious and the view was 1st class, my only criticism being the pool area not opening until 11am, also the dining room not opening until 8pm, other than that couldn't fault it,"

Reviewed on 29 Oct,2024

Ohtels Cabogata
ALEGRIA Cabo de Gata
ALEGRIA Cabo de Gata
4 out of 5
Juegos de Argel s/n, Urbanización El Toyo, Almeria, Almería
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Almeria. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Alboran Golf and Plaza del Mar are located ...
6/10 (11 reviews)
"Lovely staff very friendly just a shame announcements were all in Spanish so we had no idea what was going on where! Very clean, very comfortable. Rooms are lovely. We faced a car park which was a shame but we did have a balcony. Not all inclusive, so choices of meals very limited. Unfortunately ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul,2022

ALEGRIA Cabo de Gata
Cabogata Jardín Hotel
Cabogata Jardín Hotel
4 out of 5
Calle de los Juegos de Casablanca, s/n, El Toyo Beach, Retamar, Almeria
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Almeria. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Plaza del Mar and Alboran Golf are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (151 reviews)
Bright, sorry hotel
"The hotel has a very interesting architectural design which makes it bright and feel spacious. The staff were very helpful. Even though there were not many people staying at the hotel ( October) the bar stayed open until late and the barman was very friendly and helpful. The only complaint would ..."

Reviewed on 26 Oct,2024

Cabogata Jardín Hotel
Hotel AM Almería
Hotel AM Almería
4 out of 5
Plaza Flores 5, Almeria, Almeria
The price is S$94 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
S$94
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Almeria. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Arabic Aljibes and Arab ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (646 reviews)
great hotel
"Hotel located close to attractions, transportation and restaurants."

Reviewed on 24 Feb,2025

Hotel AM Almería
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Other neighbourhoods around Retamar

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Torre Cárdenas

Though Torre Cárdenas may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Almeria Cathedral and Plaza De Toros Almeria.

Torre Cárdenas
Almeria

Almería Centro

5/5(6 area reviews)

Travellers come to Almería Centro for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Almeria Cathedral and Alcazaba while you're in town.

Almería Centro

Retamar