TAIGA Almeria Playa

We left five days early because of the bar staff. The service was terrible in that regard. The bungalow was a bit small but otherwise quite nice. I have to give a shout-out to the activity leader, Luis—he’s the heart and soul of that campground. We had a bad experience, mainly because of the way one of the waitresses treated us; she practically told us to leave.

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The campground was generally very good; everything was very clean. However, there weren’t enough lounge chairs by the pool—the area where the chairs were set up was covered in sand, so you had to shower to wash it off before getting into the pool. The most annoying things were the flies and the smell of manure from the nearby greenhouses. The entertainment was a lot of fun for young children. The campground is small and there’s nothing much to do in the surrounding area—just the beach—so you have to drive everywhere.

Everything is new, but the restaurant is short-staffed.

This is our third year going on a camping trip, and although the campground is nice, we've noticed that the facilities are a bit run-down (the bathrooms are still the same—unrenovated and few in number)—while the price keeps going up.

We stayed in a really cute bungalow. It had air conditioning and the basics for cooking, plus the typical little patio. Very, very nice atmosphere. The bungalow area is very quiet, beautiful, and cozy.

The pool is tiny, but it’s nice and sufficient (at least during our stay in early July). The activity leader is a real character!

The bar/restaurant is a bit pricey, so we didn’t end up trying it. On the other hand, the mini-store has all the daily essentials, but at absolutely exorbitant prices (as you’d expect). The same toothbrush that costs €1 at Consum costs €2.70 here (Consum brand, exactly the same one).

The staff is very friendly, and overall there’s a great atmosphere, nice facilities, etc.
The security guard is very attentive.

The nearest beach is just so-so, but it’s only 5 minutes away, which is great for a quick dip first thing in the morning. The downside is that you have to cross a road with no crosswalk or anything. That said, WATER SHOES ARE A MUST because it really lives up to its name, that’s for sure, haha (like all the beaches in the area!). The one next door is a bit better, but it’s a nudist beach 😂🍆 so, well, it depends on your personal preferences…

On the other hand, there are tons of flies—open the window for just a minute and six of them fly right in. From what I’ve read, it’s not the campground’s fault; it’s just typical of the area. I blamed it on a greenhouse right across the street, as well as a smell of manure that hit us on a few days💩

Overall, the campground is cozy and quiet, ideal for coming with kids or pets, friends, or a partner. Good facilities and attentive staff. The only thing to keep in mind is that you have to take the car for EVERYTHING!! Shopping, eating out for dinner or lunch, going to a slightly nicer beach… etc. The good news is that everything is just a 5–10-minute drive away :) (but it’s impossible to walk because it’s all along the highway).

Just one more thing: PLEASE, TAKE CARE OF THE BEACHES AND COVES YOU VISIT🥹🌊⛱️❤️
It’s an increasingly touristy area, but we only have one planet and we must respect it.