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

Cabogata Beach Hotel
Cabogata Beach Hotel
5 out of 5
Avenida de Juegos de Casablanca, s/n, Retamar, Almeria, Almeria
The price is P10,224 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
P10,224
P11,247 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (134 reviews)
"Great hotel near the beach, easy to access anytime"

Reviewed on May 21, 2025

Cabogata Beach Hotel
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 P11,610 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P11,610
P12,771 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Almeria. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions El Toyo Beach and Plaza del Mar are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (438 reviews)
Nice for a night or so
"Nice hotel friendly staff not much in the way of bars or restaurants in the area but as we were only there for one night it wasn’t an issue."

Reviewed on May 9, 2025

Barceló Cabo de Gata
ALEGRIA Cabo de Gata
ALEGRIA Cabo de Gata
4 out of 5
Juegos de Argel s/n, Urbanización El Toyo, Almeria, Almería
The price is P12,578 per night from Jul 24 to Jul 25
P12,578
P13,835 total
Jul 24 - Jul 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Almeria. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions El Toyo Beach and Alboran Golf are located ...
"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 Jul 13, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P9,623 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P9,623
P10,585 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Almeria. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions El Toyo Beach and Plaza del Mar are ...
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 Oct 26, 2024

Cabogata Jardín Hotel
Ohtels Cabogata
Ohtels Cabogata
4 out of 5
Avenida Juegos de Argel, s/n, Almeria
The price is P11,844 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
P11,844
P13,029 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (67 reviews)
Cabo
"Great location, hotel staff lovely, food was good.. only 1 negative, our room wasn't very private both sides could see straight into our room if they walked to the end of thier balcony.."

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025

Ohtels Cabogata
Ohtels Gran Hotel Almería
Ohtels Gran Hotel Almería
4 out of 5
Calle Reina Regente, 8, Almeria
The price is P5,738 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P5,738
P6,312 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Almeria. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cable Ingles and Monument ...
7.8/10 Good! (342 reviews)
Good place and good location
"Nice place and staff was very helpful. Location is also very good."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Ohtels Gran Hotel Almería
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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