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Playa de la Galera is located on the Alboran Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 86th place out of 92 beaches in the Malaga region 79 km away from its center, the city of Malaga. It is one of the beaches of Casares del Sol settlement, just 1.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious coastline with and gray sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is quite sharp. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Playa de la Galera coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road.
8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa del Cristo, which has a rating of 7.6.
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Beach overall scores
Playa de la Galera is located in Malaga region (Costa del Sol sub-region) within Casares del Sol, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"Simply incredible! The sand is soft and white, the waves are gentle and inviting, and the views are breathtaking. It's the perfect place to relax, unwind, and get away from it all. The atmosphere is tranquil and peaceful, making it the ideal spot to spend a day in the sun. Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway or a fun day out with friends, this beach is the perfect ..."
Fahdah Al-Hassan
"The promenade is well kept, the beaches are pleasant, and the views of the beachfront villas are stunning."
Ava C.
User reviews
"Simply incredible! The sand is soft and white, the waves are gentle and inviting, and the views are breathtaking. It's the perfect place to relax, unwind, and get away from it all. The atmosphere is tranquil and peaceful, making it the ideal spot to spend a day in the sun. Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway or a fun day out with friends, this beach is the perfect ..."
Fahdah Al-Hassan
"The promenade is well kept, the beaches are pleasant, and the views of the beachfront villas are stunning."
Ava C.
Stays nearby
A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Located at nearest locality
Casares del Sol
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1.4km from center
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Located at nearest locality
Casares del Sol
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1.2km from center
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230m
from the beach
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Located at nearest locality
Casares del Sol
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1.2km from center
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230m
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Located at nearest locality
Casares del Sol
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1.5km from center
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230m
from the beach
Entire Apartment
Located at nearest locality
Casares del Sol
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1.5km from center
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- International Club o...• 9 min walk
- Casares del Mar Luxu...• 12 min walk
- Albayt Resort & Spa• 12 min walk
- Restaurante Bahía de...• 22 min walk
Attractions
- Isla "Piedra Paloma"• 8 min walk
- El Arrecife de la Pe...• 18 min walk
- Playa de la Sal• 20 min walk
- Estepona Golf• 29 min walk
Transport
- GIB• 29.7km
- Antigua Terminal• 6km
- Estación de tren Jim...• 21km
Localities
- Casares del Sol• 1.4km
- Malaga• 79km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de la Galera?
The coastline of Playa de la Galera is covered with gray sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Playa de la Galera?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de la Galera, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Playa de la Galera good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa de la Galera does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Playa de la Galera good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is sharp.
Is the Playa de la Galera secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de la Galera?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de la Galera.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.International Club of Estepona is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de la Galera?
There are 2056 places to stay in the Playa de la Galera area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa de la Galera include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa de la Galera from parking?
The Playa de la Galera has no parking spot.
Are there any attractions nearby Playa de la Galera?
There are 4 attractions near Playa de la Galera that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Isla "Piedra Paloma" located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de la Galera?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa de la Galera is August. Its average value reaches 32°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 23°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 15°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Playa de la Galera (Malaga) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa de la Galera (Malaga) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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