Retamar: Holiday Apartments Between Coast, Park and Cycling Routes

Park and Nature

The Parque de El Toyo-Retamar forms a three-kilometre-long green belt, varying in width from 60 to 600 metres, and has 2,300 metres of cycle path. The Parque de El Toyo is located next to Retamar and at the entrance to the Cabo de Gata Nature Park. This means that the immediate surroundings of Retamar bring together an extensive park area and access to a distinctive natural landscape.

In the Parque de El Toyo-Retamar, trees, shrubs and lawns alternate with paved paths and shaded pergola areas. Elevated footbridges offer wide panoramic views of the coast. There are also children's play areas and areas for roller skating. The park's various elements therefore range from planted areas and quieter spots beneath pergolas to paths, bridges and specially designated activity areas.

The park's width, the length of the green belt and the 2,300 metres of cycle path give the area several spatial dimensions. Those wishing to distinguish between walking paths, coastal views and longer cycling routes will find these themes represented in different ways in Retamar and the surrounding area.

Coast

The beach has a 600-metre-long coastline of pebbles and coarse sand and is located next to a promenade. From there, there are impressive views of Cabo de Gata.

Showers and accessible access for people with disabilities are available at Playa de Retamar. Designated play areas and an established nautical area are also part of the beach setting. The different coastal and path lengths provide a basis for comparison when planning personally, without implying a ranking of the locations.

El Toyo Beach is considered an extension of Playa de Retamar. In 2005, it was regenerated on the occasion of the Mediterranean Games. It is considered suitable for water sports; strong surf is regarded as one of its characteristic features.

A promenade lined with palm trees and native plants runs alongside El Toyo Beach. Plaza del Mar, with its restaurants and entertainment, is nearby. Bars on Playa de Retamar serve typical dishes featuring local fish. Thus, various landscape and leisure features coexist along this coastal stretch: pebbles and coarse sand, promenades, views, restaurants and an established nautical area.

Leisure

The Almería-El Toyo Anthercas route connects urban and coastal sections for cycling. It passes through planted areas, promenades and coastal paths; in one planted area, it includes wooden walkways and viewpoints. The route also runs alongside the artificial lake at the Auditorio and passes bars at Plaza del Mar.

Through its sequence of urban and coastal sections, planted areas, promenades and coastal paths, the route covers different focal points. Wooden walkways, viewpoints, the Auditorio's artificial lake and the bars at Plaza del Mar mark different points along the same connection described here.

The Alborán Golf School offers beginner courses for all age groups throughout the year.

When booking holiday apartments in Retamar, travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions can be considered as separate decision points. This information relates to the choice of accommodation, while the park, coast, cycling routes, water sports, golf, restaurants and entertainment form the thematic aspects of the stay.

More destinations: El Alquián, Cabo De Gata

For the higher-level travel overview: Almería.