Los Alamos (Guadalmar–San Julián)

Los Alamos (Guadalmar–San Julián) is a wide, sandy Mediterranean beach known primarily as a kitesurfing destination. The riding water is described as clean but choppy, with small beach-break conditions as well. Launch is generally easy from the car park thanks to the sandy access and walk-in approach. Wind is most consistent from late spring through early autumn, with best months typically given as May through September. The prevailing directions are southerly through SSW, and the spot is strongly influenced by afternoon thermal/sea-breeze effects during summer. Typical session wind ranges are commonly cited in the low-to-high teens up toward around 30 knots, with reliability described as high in spring–summer; gustiness is noted in some descriptions depending on the wind regime. Safety and access depend heavily on the summer buoy layout. Yellow buoys mark swimmer boundaries and the official kite zone to the north; riders are advised to stay in the designated kite area and not ride inside the swimmer zone, particularly between June and September. Local tips emphasize launching behind the yellow buoys to the north and being especially cautious with the high beach crowding in July and August. Because the beach sits close to an airport, low-flying aircraft can pass overhead during sessions. Water can be rougher during certain wind directions (with chop/wave build-ups mentioned for one regime), so gear choice and zone discipline matter. For surfing, sources describe a soft, mushy small-wave beach break that’s generally more suitable for beginners than advanced surfers.