Albir Beaches – Complete Guide

1. Playa del Albir

Playa del Albir is a well-known beach about 1 kilometer long. The beach is mainly characterized by pebbles and stones, the water here is usually clear.

Along the coastline runs a promenade called Paseo de Estrella, here you will find several restaurants and bars. On this beach you can rent beds and umbrellas.

2. Playa del Racó Albir

Playa del Racó Albir is an extension of Playa del Albir and right by the center of Albir. This beach consists mainly of pebbles and stones, but offers clear water.

It is a quiet beach with the usual amenities such as showers, toilets and the possibility of renting sunbeds and umbrellas.

Given its proximity to several restaurants, supermarkets and other stores, the beach is particularly suitable for families.

3. Cala del Amerador

Cala del Amerador is a beautiful, secluded cove in Albir, located some distance from the promenade, towards the lighthouse.

To get to this cove, it is best to enter Camí Vell del Far 17 in Albir into your navigation. Keep in mind that there are few parking spaces in this street. You can also park in the parking lot a little further down the road. You then have to walk back down the hill about 200 meters.

Access to Cala del Amerador is relatively easy. You walk a short distance along the garden of the apartments before descending some steep stairs.

4. Cala del Metge

Cala del Metge is a quiet cove in Albir, ideal for snorkeling because of its clear, crystal-clear waters.Access to the cove, unlike Cala del Amerador, is a bit more difficult.

After you park in the large parking lot, walk back down the hill a short distance to take the first exit. After about 50 meters you see that you can’t go any further.

To reach the bay, you have to walk through bushes on the right side. From here you follow the fence (consisting mostly of fences with green cloth) until you are rewarded with and beautiful view. From here you can descend to the bay.

5. Cala de la Mina

Cala de la Mina is a cove that can be reached when you take a walk to the Albir lighthouse. This cove is somewhat larger than the two calas described above.  

To get to the bay you have to descend quite a bit. The path, consisting mainly of rocks and loose stones, is marked with white/yellow painted stripes.