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The Ensenada de los Galápagos is a hidden gem located in Melilla, known for its stunning beauty and tranquil atmosphere. Visitors have praised the crystal-clear waters and the unique setting next to medieval walls, making it a picturesque spot for relaxation. The beach is well-maintained with facilities such as showers, bathrooms, and lifeguards, ensuring a safe environment for swimming and sunbathing.

While the location is generally described as peaceful and charming, some users have noted issues with cleanliness, particularly after storms. Trash and debris can occasionally detract from the experience, so it's advisable to visit during the early hours when the beach is less crowded and cleaner. Despite these concerns, many believe it's one of the most beautiful beaches in Melilla, making it a must-visit for anyone exploring the area.

Highlights include:

  • Stunning views and great swimming opportunities
  • Historical significance with its location next to medieval fortifications
  • Facilities for visitors, including cleaning services and accessibility

Overall, Ensenada de los Galápagos is highly recommended for its natural beauty and the chance to enjoy a tranquil beach experience.

Location

Melilla - Provincia de Melilla - Spain

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Below you will find 10 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Ensenada de los Galápagos.

Javier Merino 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: A unique cove accessible through a tunnel. During the winter, the access gate may be closed.

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Paul Stark 1 year ago

Positive experience: Gorgeous beach, in the middle of Melilla, locked gate & completely empty on a Sunday in February. As others have mentioned, paradise when wind is correct. Luckily, you can access from other side and swim across as local kids do.

Hugo Ponce 2 years ago

Positive experience: Peculiar y espectacular playa dentro de la las murallas del fuerte y acceso a la cala Trapana. Con entrada por un túnel y portón vigilado y cierre a las 20h. Es como una piscina de agua siempre templada. Recomendable y obligatoria en el tour a Melilla. Pena la basura y descuido de los utentes, por eso las 4 estrellas.

Pedro Alcañiz 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Bonita ensenada donde los jóvenes aprovechan el camino que sube para saltar al agua desde una altura considerable.

glaucodor 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: La playa más bonita de Melilla. Tiene acceso a través de un túnel que hay por el exterior de la fortaleza. El acceso está limitado en fechas y horarios.

Below you will find 2 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Ensenada de los Galápagos.

Alejandro Lopez Saavedra 4 years ago

Positive experience: Es preciosa,lo unico malo la verdad es la gente,menas y si te vas ya al trapana andando por el caminito gente de otros barrios con sus perros espero se arregle eso,por lo demas si quieres disfrutar ve tem.

Sergio Salas Tomé 7 years ago

Negative experience: Estaría genial que la calita del fondo fuese canina, estaría mucho más limpia y no tendría que estar quitando latas, botellas e incluso pilas con lo contaminantes que son, para poder poner mi toalla. Un perrito ensucia menos y si lo hace el dueño lo limpia.

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Below you will find 7 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Ensenada de los Galápagos.

Jose Vera Saura 4 months ago

Positive experience: El baño muy bueno, es mejorable la seguridad. solo hay en guardia a la entrada que no te asegura que no se lleven tus pertenencias. No es conveniente ir solo por la tarde

Eduardo Berben 4 years ago

Negative experience: Sitio espectacular, pero la playa llena de basura, cristales y el agua con plásticos...etc Si los socorristas se dedicaran a un mínimo mantenimiento en vez de pasárselo guay, esto sería otra cosa.

Baby Baby 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Tranquilidad y seguridad

juanjo sotelo vazquez 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excelente lugar para visitar. Los contrastes de siempre: bello fondo marino maltratado por la mano del hombre: plásticos... Muy buenas instalaciones de seguridad, cuidado y sanitarias. Habría que mejorar el rincón de la playa que queda poco accesible desde las escaleras de madera. Espero que algún día los melillenses cuiden su ciudad al nivel que se merece.

Georgina Rispa 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Me encanta, tiene acceso para minusválidos, baños, sevicio de limpieza, duchas, pasa el servicio de limpieza de residuos de manera asidua y tiene vigilantes de seguridad además de los socorristas. En fin, un lugar pequeño pero agradable y agua limpia y fresca con bandera azul de la Comunidad Europea. La recomiendo. El único defecto es las horas de Sol que por el sitio es algo escaso y el horario de cierre de la playa que al ser dentro de la muralla es a las siete y media de la tarde. Por lo demás este verano he ido todos los días que me ha sido posible y estoy encantada con esta playa.

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Alejandro Roca 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: In my opinion, the best beach in Melilla, next to the most historic area, with umbrellas already set up and water that is almost crystal clear.

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Lucía González Solana 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Preciosa cala. Algo sucia porque Melilla necesita limpieza pero es maravillosa y su gente, más.

Francisca 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Es una de las playas más bonitas de Melilla y está a cinco minutos del mismo centro de la ciudad y de todos los hoteles, es un lugar para disfrutar de un agua completamente cristalina y limpia y la playa está muy cuidada

Hugo Ponce 2 years ago

Positive experience: Peculiar y espectacular playa dentro de la las murallas del fuerte y acceso a la cala Trapana. Con entrada por un túnel y portón vigilado y cierre a las 20h. Es como una piscina de agua siempre templada. Recomendable y obligatoria en el tour a Melilla. Pena la basura y descuido de los utentes, por eso las 4 estrellas.

Pedro Alcañiz 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Bonita ensenada donde los jóvenes aprovechan el camino que sube para saltar al agua desde una altura considerable.

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Below you will find 2 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Ensenada de los Galápagos.

Perxi08 5 years ago

Negative experience: HORRIBLE!!! una de las playas más sucias que he visto. El pasado fin de semana me trasladaba a esta conocida playa de Melilla para realizar snorkel, al sumergirme en el agua no podría creerme lo que estaba viendo, cantidad ingente de botellas, plásticos, mascarillas.Bañarse en aguas así esto un peligro y riesgo para la salud. NADA RECOMENDADA

Tomás Bergallo 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Hermosa playa para ir a nada y tomar sol. Perfecto lugar para ir con un snorkel ya que se pueden ver muchos peces en el fondo.

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Galápagos Cove: Reviews

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Javier Merino 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: A unique cove accessible through a tunnel. During the winter, the access gate may be closed.

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Cesar messner 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Well maintained

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Alejandro Roca 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: In my opinion, the best beach in Melilla, next to the most historic area, with umbrellas already set up and water that is almost crystal clear.

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Anabel Chica Chavero 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Beautiful and quiet cove, you have to go early to get an umbrella, but you can bring your own, being in the middle of that fortress is impressive, I will definitely return.

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Jdmcale Cale 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Paradise place

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Paul Stark 1 year ago

Positive experience: Gorgeous beach, in the middle of Melilla, locked gate & completely empty on a Sunday in February. As others have mentioned, paradise when wind is correct. Luckily, you can access from other side and swim across as local kids do.

Javier Benítez (Filmmaker) 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: A beautiful little piece of Melilla, very quiet.

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Carlos Salado 2 years ago

Positive experience: Beautiful beach.

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fernando saez 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: You don't need to go to the Caribbean to find spectacular coves

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