Granatilla Cove

Cala Granatilla is a small coastal spot in the municipality of Mojácar, in the southwestern sector of the municipality and very close to the border with Carboneras. It is located at the mouth of the Granatilla wadi, an enclave of virgin coast outside the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, although attached to its visual and scenic scope. In the sources consulted it is described as a cove of sand and gravel, with stretches of volcanic rock in the immediate surroundings. The most characteristic of the place is the alternation of materials and the presence of normally calm and transparent waters, which makes it interesting both for the landscape and for the observation of the Mediterranean coast of Almería. Its length has been quoted at around 100 meters in a detailed local description, while other municipal references extend it to about 500 meters for the whole beach and its adjacent sectors. Its main value lies in its relatively natural state, with no front-line services or urbanization, and in the respectful nature use associated with this stretch of coastline. The connection between wadi, beach and small neighboring coves offers a very clear reading of the coastal modeling and the dynamics of sedimentary contributions, especially visible after episodes of rain. For the demanding visitor, it is interesting for its character of virgin cove, the open landscape and the sensation of isolation, with simple but not immediate access from the road between Mojácar and Carboneras. The municipal information also presents it as a protected beach for the practice of naturism and with conservation rules that limit uses such as bonfires or the presence of animals.