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.
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.
Alboran Golf
Enjoy a round of golf in Almeria at Alboran Golf. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Activities
Cabo de Gata Natural Park: Guided Snorkeling Tour
Almería: Legends and Mysteries Evening Walking Tour
Carboneras: Cabo de Gata Caves and Los Muertos Sailing Tour
From Garrucha: Mojácar, Vera Boat Cruise Guide Tour
Cabo de Gata Natural Park: Sunset Sailing Tour with Cava
Our pick of the best El Zapillo Hotel Deals
Hotel Vértice Índalo Almería
Very noisy room, could hear lots of noise all night long. Traffic and people talking. Older hotel. Bugs were found in the bathroom. Heating wasnt working. Will not return in future.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Ohtels Gran Hotel Almería
A well located, great value hotel with a clean well equipped pool. Rooms are quiet and spacious. Although we didn't have breakfast the lunchtime pizza in the cafeteria was massive.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
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
Ohtels Cabogata
Good priced hotel’with pool and dining options’friendly staff
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hotel Best Roquetas
Barceló Cabo de Gata
Nice hogel and location. Menu at the restaurant was limited
Reviewed on 19 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.
