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Playa Bahia Dorada
Playa Bahía Dorada
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About
Playa Bahia Dorada 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 78.2 km away from its center, the city of Malaga. It is one of the beaches of Gazela Hills settlement, just 1.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a straight 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 Bahia Dorada 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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Playa Bahia Dorada is located in Malaga region (Costa del Sol sub-region) within Gazela Hills, 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
"That place is an absolute gem! Peaceful and tranquil, it's the perfect spot for a relaxing day in the sun. The atmosphere is so serene, it's like you're in a world of your own!"
Maxwell Sebastian
"An idyllic spot - a dream destination that I'd love to visit. It's gorgeous and I'd love to experience it firsthand."
Johnathan Stenzel
User reviews
"That place is an absolute gem! Peaceful and tranquil, it's the perfect spot for a relaxing day in the sun. The atmosphere is so serene, it's like you're in a world of your own!"
Maxwell Sebastian
"An idyllic spot - a dream destination that I'd love to visit. It's gorgeous and I'd love to experience it firsthand."
Johnathan Stenzel
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- International Club o...• 5 min walk
- Albayt Resort & Spa• 13 min walk
- Casares del Mar Luxu...• 23 min walk
- Finca Cortesin• 2.4km
Attractions
- Isla "Piedra Paloma"• 19 min walk
- Estepona Golf• 26 min walk
- El Arrecife de la Pe...• 28 min walk
- Playa de la Sal• 2.4km
Transport
- GIB• 30.5km
- Antigua Terminal• 5.2km
- Estación de tren San...• 21.5km
Localities
- Gazela Hills• 1.9km
- Malaga• 78.2km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Bahia Dorada?
The coastline of Playa Bahia Dorada is covered with gray sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Playa Bahia Dorada?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Bahia Dorada, 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 Bahia Dorada good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa Bahia Dorada does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Playa Bahia Dorada 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 Bahia Dorada 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 Bahia Dorada?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Bahia Dorada.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.International Club of Estepona is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa Bahia Dorada?
There are 2047 places to stay in the Playa Bahia Dorada area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa Bahia Dorada include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa Bahia Dorada from parking?
The Playa Bahia Dorada has no parking spot.
Are there any attractions nearby Playa Bahia Dorada?
There are 4 attractions near Playa Bahia Dorada that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Isla "Piedra Paloma" located in 1.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Bahia Dorada?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa Bahia Dorada 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 Bahia Dorada (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 Bahia Dorada (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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