Playa de Mónsul

The Playa de Mónsul  is a beach located 4 km southwest of the municipality of San José on the coast of the Province of Almería in southeast Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most famous and recognizable beaches in Spain, and is a popular recreation area.The Playa de Mónsul is 300 m long and 45 m wide with a distinctive rock in the middle of the beach. It is located in the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, which is the last almost unspoilt area on the Andalusian Mediterranean coast. The beach is surrounded by the Sierra del Cabo de Gata , which is mostly located in the natural park. The 493 m high Pico de los Frailes, which is the highest peak of the Sierra del Cabo de Gata, is visible from the beach. The beach consists mainly of dark volcanic rock and sand, like the rest of the mountain range which is of volcanic origin, that covers most of the natural park. Due to the desert climate, the area only has sparse vegetation.

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