BeautyLocal Guide · Aug 2025
“Locally known as Chanquete after the Verano Azul boat moored here — a real neighbourhood beach with a kids' playground at the back.”
Family-friendly beach east of El Palo, also called Chanquete Beach. Home to El Tintero, the legendary chiringuito where dishes are auctioned to diners by waiters shouting prices.
Type
Sand beach · 550 m of shoreline
On-site
LifeguardChiringuitosShowers
Right now
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Blue Flag streak (since 2020)
Awarded 5 of the last 5 years.
Blue Flag cleanliness criteria met
Source: ADEAC / banderaazulplayas.com
About the Q de Calidad
ICTE certification awarded to beaches that pass an annual audit covering sand condition, water management, signage, accessibility and lifeguarding. Renewed yearly — beaches lose the Q if they fall short.
Sampled 23 Jul 2026
Officially available numbers say the water is clean.
EU primary indicator for sewage in seawater.
Backup check for faecal contamination.
Bacteria readings come from NÁYADE, Spain's official bathing-water lab network (Ministerio de Sanidad).. View on NÁYADE
Permanent safety amenities and nearest emergency care — published by the Ayuntamiento de Málaga.
On-beach safety equipment
Typical wave character: Generally calm waters, suitable for most swimmers in normal conditions.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Málaga (malaga.eu) · page last updated 15/09/2025 · scraped 23 April 2026
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Hand-picked chiringuitos along the promenade. Tap a tile for the menu or to book.
Live air, sea and wind right now.
Source: AEMET (air, UV) · Open-Meteo Marine (sea, wind, waves) — see Sources for refresh cadence. View sources
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“Locally known as Chanquete after the Verano Azul boat moored here — a real neighbourhood beach with a kids' playground at the back.”
“Two or three chiringuitos, blue-flag rated, calm shallow water — works well with small children.”
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