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Playa del Faro
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About
Playa del Faro is located on the Alboran Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 61th place out of 92 beaches in the Malaga region 48.2 km away from its center, the city of Malaga. It is one of the beaches of Marbella settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small several bays coastline with green water and gray sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Playa del Faro coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant. .
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. Parking is located directly on the beach.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Casablanca, which has a rating of 6.7.
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Playa del Faro is located in Malaga region (Costa del Sol sub-region) within Marbella, 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 may not be the most ideal spot for a swim. Renting a sunbed and umbrella is expensive and the public toilets are far from clean. The outdoor shower is a nice touch, but lunch options are limited and not particularly appetising. It's not the worst place to spend a day in the sun, but the sand sculptures are not worth seeing."
Carmella D'Souza
"This beach is nothing to write home about - it's just okay. Nothing special, nothing remarkable - just another beach."
Mateusz Kowalewski
User reviews
"That place may not be the most ideal spot for a swim. Renting a sunbed and umbrella is expensive and the public toilets are far from clean. The outdoor shower is a nice touch, but lunch options are limited and not particularly appetising. It's not the worst place to spend a day in the sun, but the sand sculptures are not worth seeing."
Carmella D'Souza
"This beach is nothing to write home about - it's just okay. Nothing special, nothing remarkable - just another beach."
Mateusz Kowalewski
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa del Faro?
The coastline of Playa del Faro is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water near the beach is blue-green. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Playa del Faro?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Playa del Faro has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Playa del Faro good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa del Faro is partially protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Playa del Faro for swimming is very positive.
Is the Playa del Faro good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Playa del Faro secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
What are the key audiences of Playa del Faro?
Playa del Faro can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa del Faro?
The bar is located right on the Playa del Faro.
There are 3 restaurants nearby.Playa Padre is the closest place located 1900 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa del Faro?
There are 4319 places to stay in the Playa del Faro area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa del Faro from parking?
The Playa del Faro has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Playa del Faro?
There are 2 attractions near Playa del Faro that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Esculturas de Dalí located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa del Faro?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa del Faro 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 del Faro (Malaga) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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