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Sitio de Calahonda
Playa Riviera
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About
Playa Riviera is located on the Alboran Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 74th place out of 92 beaches in the Malaga region 36.3 km away from its center, the city of Malaga. It is one of the beaches of Urbanizacion Torrenueva settlement, just 1.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious bay with green water and gray sand, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Playa Riviera 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 at some distance, within 300 meters.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is la Cala de Mijas, which has a rating of 5.8.
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Playa Riviera is located in Malaga region (Costa del Sol sub-region) within Urbanizacion Torrenueva, 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.
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1.6km from center
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Scandinavian style apartment with sea views in a beachfront urbanisation in Calahonda 15 minutes fro
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Restaurants
- Chiringuito Royal Be...• 20 min walk
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Localities
- Urbanizacion Torrenu...• 1.6km
- Malaga• 36.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Riviera?
The coastline of Playa Riviera is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water near the beach is blue-green. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.
What are the key activities at Playa Riviera?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Playa Riviera has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Playa Riviera good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa Riviera does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Playa Riviera 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 gentle.
Is the Playa Riviera secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Playa Riviera is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. 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.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Riviera?
The bar is located right on the Playa Riviera.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Chiringuito Royal Beach Pirata is the closest place located 1600 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa Riviera?
There are 4760 places to stay in the Playa Riviera area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa Riviera from parking?
The Playa Riviera has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
Are there any attractions nearby Playa Riviera?
There are 1 attractions near Playa Riviera that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Dunas de Artola o Cabopino located in 3.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Riviera?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa Riviera 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 Riviera (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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