Vélez-Málaga's flagship resort beach: a long, wide stretch of dark sand backed by one of the Costa del Sol's most popular promenades, with chiringuitos, sunbed rows and a family-friendly feel.
Type
Sand beach · 2100 m of shoreline
On-site
LifeguardChiringuitosShowersAccessible
Right now
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Blue Flag streak (since 2020)
Awarded 1 of the last 5 years.
Blue Flag cleanliness criteria met
Source: ADEAC / banderaazulplayas.com
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
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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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