EL COCÓN (Águilas)
Semi-urban beach. One of the most emblematic beaches, well accessible from the road carretera de Almería. It is oriented to the east and counts with a superb view to the village and to the promontory where the Castle of San Juan de Las Águilas is settled. Abundant fine sand, a peaceful and progressive way in to the beach. Protected to the south and the east. It is part of the site known as "Cuatro Calas", designated as "Protected Natural Landscape".
Protected Area: Yes
Tipo de Zona Protegida: Paisaje Protegido
Length: 250 m
Average width: 17 m
Sea: Mediterranean Sea
Sand: Fine sand
Influx of visitors: High
Parking conditions: In a reserved area
How to get there: N-332 (Carretera de Vera), km 5.5. The access to the coast is through a pathway directly connected with the main road.
Bathing area marked with buoys, beach bars, first aid and assistance, litter bins, toilets, walkway until arriving at wet sand, walkways. .
24-hour emergency phone number: 112