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Costacabana

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About Costacabana

Costacabana is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Retamar, 21km from Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park.

Costacabana is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 1,209, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Costacabana sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Costacabana to your route.

About Costacabana

Almería Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto de Almería) (IATA: LEI, ICAO: LEAM) is an airport located 9 km (5.6 mi) east of Almería city centre, in the province of Almería in Andalusia, Spain. It is close to the main tourist centers of the province such as the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, El Ejido, Mojácar, Roquetas de

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Costacabana offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Costacabana located?

Costacabana is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.8381 latitude, -2.3811 longitude.

What is the population of Costacabana?

Costacabana has a population of approximately 1,209 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
1,209
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.8381, -2.3811

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Costacabana

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park

A volcanic desert coastline of hidden coves, dunes and ochre cliffs that's one of Spain's wildest unspoiled shores.

21 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Faro de Cabo de Gata

A clifftop lighthouse above the jagged Arrecife de las Sirenas reef, a stunning sunset stop on Almería's volcanic coast.

21 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Tabernas Desert

Europe's only true desert, the spaghetti-western backdrop where Sergio Leone filmed the Dollars trilogy.

24 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Alto de Velefique

A twisting road through the semi-desert landscape of Almería province, gaining fame as a Vuelta a España climb and a hidden gem for motorcycle touring.

44 km · about 50 min drive

beach

Playa de los Muertos

A pristine pebble-and-sand cove framed by volcanic cliffs in Cabo de Gata, reached by a steep cliff path.

46 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mojácar Pueblo

A cascade of brilliant-white cubic houses tumbling down a hill above the Almería coast, with sweeping sea views.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Costacabana

  • 21 kmFaro de Cabo de GataA clifftop lighthouse above the jagged Arrecife de las Sirenas reef, a stunning sunset stop on Almería's volcanic coast.
  • 44 kmAlto de VelefiqueA twisting road through the semi-desert landscape of Almería province, gaining fame as a Vuelta a España climb and a hidden gem for motorcycle touring.
  • 58 kmMojácar PuebloA cascade of brilliant-white cubic houses tumbling down a hill above the Almería coast, with sweeping sea views.
  • 62 kmPuerto de la RaguaThe highest paved pass in Andalusia at 2041m, crossing the Sierra Nevada between the Alpujarras and the Marquesado with arid Mediterranean mountain scenery.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Costacabana.

Retamar

🇪🇸 Spain

6 km awayPop. 4,487

Almería

🇪🇸 Spain

7 km awayPop. 196,851

Viator

🇪🇸 Spain

7 km awayPop. 3,945

Huércal de Almería

🇪🇸 Spain

7 km awayPop. 14,937

Pechina

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km away

Benahadux

🇪🇸 Spain

12 km awayPop. 3,132

Rioja

🇪🇸 Spain

14 km awayPop. 1,331

Gádor

🇪🇸 Spain

16 km awayPop. 3,002

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