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Snorkelling in Águilas: The Los Cocedores easy beach route for all ages
A family-friendly route on the Murcia-Almería border with shallow water throughout
Right on the border between Murcia and Almería, south of Águilas, lies Los Cocedores, a beautiful beach that offers up two different snorkelling routes depending on what you fancy.
Families with children will probably prefer sticking close to the shoreline, gliding over a rock platform covered in algae where you can stand up at any point along the way. Those after a bit more adventure can head further out towards the platform's edge, where Posidonia seagrass begins to take over before giving way to a bright stretch of sand with depths reaching around 3 metres.
Along the way, rock formations crop up at depths of 2 to 6 metres, so anyone keen to explore them properly should already have some freediving experience under their belt.
For most snorkellers, though, the best bet is to stay close to the platform, where the water's shallower, the light's better and there's more marine life to spot, or at least more that's easy to see. Keep an eye out for combers and octopuses, along with shoals of annular seabream and saddled seabream weaving through the rocky areas.
Before rounding the headland and losing sight of the cove, it's worth turning back and hugging the shoreline even more closely on the way, as there's plenty more life tucked away among the rocks and crevices of the platform still to discover.It's best to avoid heading out into open water altogether, as there are no marker buoys in the area and it's a route regularly used by boats.
GPS: 37°22'29.9"N 1°37'45.7"W
Getting there: Via the RM-333 (on the Murcia-Almería border). Plenty of parking and restaurants nearby.
Level: Easy / Advanced
Orientation: South-facing, sheltered from northerly winds.
Click for Águilas Tourist Information Office.
Click the link to see full information about the municipality of Águilas in English: ÁGUILAS TODAY
Address
Tourist Information Office, Plaza de Antonio Cortijos, s/n. 30880-AguilasTel: 968 493 285
Oficina de Turismo de Águilas
Águilas boasts 28 kilometres of coastline, with many fine, sandy beaches, sheltered coves and unspoilt natural beaches. It is a great summer favourite with Spanish holidaymakers, so always has a superb programme of concerts and activities throughout the summer, as well as the biggest carnival in the Region of Murcia, 40 days before Semana Santa (Easter.)
Throughout the year it also has a number of museums and historical attractions, a castle with fabulous views overlooking the bay and several other points of interest, all of which make it an good place to visit for days out. Throughout the year the tourist office runs monthly guided tours and the route of the railways, which explores the railway history of the town.
The tourist information office is located in the Plaza de Antonio Cortijos, just a short walk from the sea front and Plaza de España, a cool, shaded space in which to enjoy a coffee.
More information about Águilas including beaches, what to see, what's on and tourist information can be found on ÁGUILAS TODAY
Tourist Information Office opening times (as of 16th September 2025)
- Monday to Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.00
- Sundays & bank holidays: 10.00 to 14.00
Águilas tourist information office contact details:
- Telephone: +34 968 493285 / +34 968 493173
- WhatsApp: +34 660 474477
- Email: turismo@aguilas.es
