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Playa Penon
Playa Peñon
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Playa Penon is located on the Alboran Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 71th place out of 92 beaches in the Malaga region 7.8 km away from its center, the city of Malaga. It is one of the beaches of La Cala del Moral settlement, just 2.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small several bays coastline with blue water and gray sand, so you don't need 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 Penon 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. Parking is located directly on the beach.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa del Rincon de la Victoria, which has a rating of 5.8.
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Playa Penon is located in Malaga region (Costa del Sol sub-region) within La Cala del Moral, 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
"This beach near La Cala del Moral is an absolute delight! There's a wonderful beach walk that you can take to take in the sights and sounds of the shore. The sand is soft and inviting, and the views are simply stunning. It's the perfect place to spend a day relaxing and enjoying nature."
Olivia Kjellberg
"A delightful spot to while away the evening. Though the beach is quite tiny, it can get quite packed - making it a great place to mingle with the locals."
Sofia Reyes
User reviews
"This beach near La Cala del Moral is an absolute delight! There's a wonderful beach walk that you can take to take in the sights and sounds of the shore. The sand is soft and inviting, and the views are simply stunning. It's the perfect place to spend a day relaxing and enjoying nature."
Olivia Kjellberg
"A delightful spot to while away the evening. Though the beach is quite tiny, it can get quite packed - making it a great place to mingle with the locals."
Sofia Reyes
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11.5km
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9.2km from center
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Hamacas Playa El Pal...• 2.5km
- Restaurante Gabi• 2.5km
- OHANA Poké & More Ec...• 2.6km
- HOLA GUAPA• 2.6km
Attractions
- El Peñón del Cuervo• 2 min walk
- Parque Infantil Mult...• 2.3km
- Cueva del Tesoro• 3.4km
Transport
- AGP• 15.3km
- Rincon De La Victori...• 4.4km
- Málaga-Centro-Alamed...• 8.1km
Localities
- La Cala del Moral• 2.4km
- Malaga• 7.8km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Penon?
The coastline of Playa Penon is covered with gray sand. Unfortunately it's not very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Playa Penon?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Penon, 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 Penon good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa Penon does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Playa Penon 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 gentle.
Is the Playa Penon 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.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Penon?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Penon.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Hamacas Playa El Palo is the closest place located 2500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa Penon?
There are 5168 places to stay in the Playa Penon area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa Penon from parking?
The Playa Penon 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 Penon?
There are 3 attractions near Playa Penon that are popular with travelers. The nearest are El Peñón del Cuervo located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Penon?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa Penon 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 Penon (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 Penon (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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