PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
G
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Garrucha
EuropeSpainAndalusia

Garrucha

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About Garrucha

Garrucha is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Mojacar, 56km from Tabernas Desert.

Garrucha is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 6,920, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Garrucha 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 Garrucha to your route.

About Garrucha

Garrucha is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Garrucha is a seaport of south-eastern Spain on the Mediterranean Sea and the right bank of the river Antas. In 1998 the town had a population of 5000. The harbor of Garrucha, which is defended by an eighteenth-century

Read more castle, affords shelter to large ships, and is the natural outlet for the commerce of a once thriving agricultural and mining district. Garrucha had, at the beginning of the twentieth century a considerable trade in lead, silver, copper, iron, esparto grass and fruit, but now the only export from its harbour is gypsum mined in Sorbas, with a million metric tonnes being exported annually. Besides cargo ships, the port is home to a small fishing fleet and has approximately 300 moorings for leisure boats.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Garrucha

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Garrucha.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Garrucha.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Garrucha?

Garrucha 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.

How do I plan a road trip to Garrucha?

Plan your road trip to Garrucha with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Garrucha as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Garrucha located?

Garrucha is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 37.1814 latitude, -1.8225 longitude.

What is the population of Garrucha?

Garrucha has a population of approximately 6,920 people, making it a town in Spain.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Garrucha as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Garrucha. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
6,920
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
37.1814, -1.8225

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.

Full driving guide for Spain

Tags

EuropeSpainAndalusiaTown

Worth the detour from Garrucha

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Mojácar Pueblo

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

5 km · about 10 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.

25 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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

natural wonder

Tabernas Desert

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

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Garrucha

  • Right hereMojácar PuebloA cascade of brilliant-white cubic houses tumbling down a hill above the Almería coast, with sweeping sea views.
  • 51 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.
  • 61 kmFaro de Cabo de GataA clifftop lighthouse above the jagged Arrecife de las Sirenas reef, a stunning sunset stop on Almería's volcanic coast.

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 Garrucha.

Mojacar

🇪🇸 Spain

5 km awayPop. 5,154

Turre

🇪🇸 Spain

7 km awayPop. 2,746

Vera

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 13,985

Antas

🇪🇸 Spain

11 km awayPop. 3,166

Cuevas del Almanzora

🇪🇸 Spain

14 km awayPop. 13,025

Bédar

🇪🇸 Spain

14 km awayPop. 786

Carboneras

🇪🇸 Spain

22 km awayPop. 7,199

Lubrín

🇪🇸 Spain

22 km awayPop. 1,687

Plan a trip around Garrucha

Spain road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Garrucha

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence