El Zapillo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit El Zapillo
Popular places to visit
Almeria Cathedral
Almeria Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Paseo de Almeria, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Alcazaba
Explore the three walled enclosures of this 1,000-year-old fortress, one of the largest citadels built by the Arabs in Spain.
Apolo Theatre
Reserve a seat for an evening of culture at a small provincial theater that is more than 130 years old.
Playa de San Miguel
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa de San Miguel during your trip to Almeria?
El Toyo Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at El Toyo Beach during your travels in Retamar? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Playa de El Zapillo
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa de El Zapillo during your trip to Almeria? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Activities
From Garrucha: Mojácar, Vera Boat Cruise Guide Tour
Cabo de Gata: Guided Night Walk with Stargazing
Cabo de Gata Natural Park: Guided Snorkeling Tour
From Almeria: Tabernas Desert 4WD Joyriding Tour
Our pick of the best El Zapillo Hotel Deals
Ohtels Gran Hotel Almería
Lovely hotel with great views if you go for a sea view. Which is a must. Breakfast ok. But never got any eggs as staff member never there and not in a tray to help yourself. There was an event on one night and we were asked to sit outside with our drinks. Was ok ish but started to get cool. Wouldn’t ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Best Roquetas
Hotel Vértice Índalo Almería
T bien
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Barceló Cabo de Gata
The rooms spotless the hotel the same The staff can’t do enough for you a special mention to Arkanza and josie just 2 of the staff that were faultless The hotel was very quiet and a great place to relax if you want loads of noise this hotel is not for you same with the surrounding areas but if you ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Ohtels Cabogata
Good priced hotel’with pool and dining options’friendly staff
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hotel Bahia Serena
We had a lovely stay here, rooms were spacious and there was a decent breakfast offering though the selection decreased following the Easter period. During the peak period there was significant noise in the atrium and then by the pool bar during the night, given this I would probably only return ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Zapillo
Nueva Andalucía
If you're spending some time in Nueva Andalucía, Almeria Archaelogical Museum and Almeria Center Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Almería Centro
Travellers come to Almería Centro for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Alcazaba and Puerta de Purchena Square while you're in town.
Centro Histórico Almería
While visiting Centro Histórico Almería, you might make a stop by sights like Alcazaba and Puerta de Purchena Square.
Torre Cárdenas
Though Torre Cárdenas may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza De Toros Almeria and Puerta de Purchena Square.
Retamar
Retamar is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Alboran Golf and Plaza del Mar.
