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Playas del Palo 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 5.5 km away from its center, the city of Malaga. It is one of the beaches of La Cala del Moral settlement, just 4.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long several bays coastline with crystal blue 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 etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Playas del Palo 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. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa la Malagueta, which has a rating of 6.7.
Playas del Palo is located in Malaga region (Costa del Sol sub-region) within La Cala del Moral, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Torremolinos 5.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Torremolinos 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
El Morche 2.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Arroyo de la Miel 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Torremolinos 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
Benalmadena 1.9 km
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The coastline of Playas del Palo is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playas del Palo, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playas del Palo does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
So the overall recommendation of the Playas del Palo for swimming is positive.
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 very smooth.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playas del Palo.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Hamacas Playa El Palo is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
There are 5211 places to stay in the Playas del Palo area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Playas del Palo has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Playas del Palo that are popular with travelers. The nearest are El Peñón del Cuervo located in 2.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Playas del Palo 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.
Playas del Palo (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.Playas del Palo (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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Betis 3.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
La Fabriquilla 5.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Cerro Gordo 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
La Herradura 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand
Nerja 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Nerja 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray shell sand, Green water, Shell sand bottom
El Solanillo 3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
La Ermita 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Barbate 0.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Cortijo de Pascual 3.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
El Puerto de Santa Maria 2.7 km
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