Long, wide beach west of the city beside the Guadalhorce river mouth nature reserve. Less developed than the central beaches, with full services and a calm, local feel.
Type
Sand beach · 1500 m of shoreline
On-site
LifeguardChiringuitosShowersAccessible
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Sampled 23 Jul 2026
Officially available numbers say the water is clean.
EU primary indicator for sewage in seawater.
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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 14/09/2025 · scraped 23 April 2026
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