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Playa de Mónsul – Cabo de gata abril 2018📷 Adela62, CC BY-SA 4.0

Playa de Mónsul

San José, Spain

Nature

A volcanic cove with a big sand dune and a rock overhang, reached by a dirt road from San José. In high summer the road is closed to cars once the car park is full and a shuttle bus runs instead.

Nearest town
San José, Spain
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
36.7327, -2.1460

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June, September and December. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping TauCampsite
    5 km from Playa de Mónsul
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Cabo de Gata Camper ParkMotorhome stopover
    9 km from Playa de Mónsul
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Los EscullosCampsite
    10 km from Playa de Mónsul
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Cabo de GataCampsite
    12 km from Playa de Mónsul
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camper Park Olivares, Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Nijar-AlmeriaMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Playa de Mónsul · 50 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camping WECAMP Cabo de GataCampsite
    20 km from Playa de Mónsul
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Playa de Mónsul?

Playa de Mónsul is in San José, Spain, at GPS 36.7327, -2.1460. It is about 10 km from San Miguel de Cabo de Gata.

Can you camp near Playa de Mónsul?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Tau, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Playa de Mónsul?

Playa de Mónsul is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Almería: Tabernas desert and Cabo de Gata.

What is there to see near Playa de Mónsul?

Places worth a stop nearby: Cabo de Gata lighthouse (4 km), Alcazaba of Almería (31 km), Tabernas Desert (41 km) and Barrio de las Cuevas, Guadix (108 km).

When is the best time to visit Playa de Mónsul?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)