Cantarriján Beach
From Cómpeta50 min
DurationHalf day - Full day
DifficultyEasy
PriceFree
Best seasonMay-Oct
KidsYes
About
- 350 m unspoilt coastline between cliffs in Maro-Cerro Gordo Natural Park
- Crystal-clear turquoise water, snorkel/kayak/SUP
- 2 beach bars (La Barraca: paella, fresh fish), lifeguard
Good to know
- Naturist-friendly beach
- In season (in 2026, 15 June to September) you cannot drive down: park in the two car parks by the N-340 at the beach entrance (180 spaces) and take the shuttle
- Shuttle: daily 9:00–21:00, every 10–15 min. €3 return (weekly pass €15.75; 10-day pass €22.50). Buy tickets at the information point or on the bus
- The car parks fill up in summer: arrive early
- You can also walk down the road (about 1.4 km, 15–20 min); the walk back up is hard in the heat
- Shuttle information: +34 958 88 27 62
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