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Playa el Penoncillo
Playa el Peñoncillo
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About
Playa el Penoncillo 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 42.1 km away from its center, the city of Málaga. It is one of the beaches of Torrox settlement, just 3.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long bay with crystal blue water 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 not crowded place during the season.
Playa el Penoncillo 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 de Torrox, which has a rating of 8.3.
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Playa el Penoncillo is located in Malaga region (Costa del Sol sub-region) within Torrox, 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 location is a great spot for a day out. Every day it's cleaned and the water is regularly refreshed, making it a pleasant place to visit. There's a good stretch of beach, and the first couple of metres are covered in pebbles before giving way to the soft, gray sand. The water is refreshing and it's open to the public."
Steven Tagliente
"The family had a blast at the beach. The combination of stone and black sand made it a bit uncomfortable to walk on, but the sea was beautiful. The beach bar provided some great loungers and even better food. And the bathrooms? Clean and conveniently located. All in all, a great day."
Clayton Roberts
User reviews
"This location is a great spot for a day out. Every day it's cleaned and the water is regularly refreshed, making it a pleasant place to visit. There's a good stretch of beach, and the first couple of metres are covered in pebbles before giving way to the soft, gray sand. The water is refreshing and it's open to the public."
Steven Tagliente
"The family had a blast at the beach. The combination of stone and black sand made it a bit uncomfortable to walk on, but the sea was beautiful. The beach bar provided some great loungers and even better food. And the bathrooms? Clean and conveniently located. All in all, a great day."
Clayton Roberts
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Chiringuito Rincón d...• 3 min walk
- Restaurante Patanegr...• 4 min walk
- MEDIACAÑA MERENDERO• 8 min walk
- La Cabaña Del Canari...• 10 min walk
Attractions
- Faro Torrox• 9 min walk
- San Rafael Sugar Fac...• 27 min walk
- Parroquia de Nuestra...• 3.3km
Transport
- AGP• 49.4km
- Torrox• 3.1km
- Málaga-Centro-Alamed...• 42.5km
Localities
- Torrox• 3.5km
- Malaga• 42.1km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa el Penoncillo?
The coastline of Playa el Penoncillo 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.
What are the key activities at Playa el Penoncillo?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Playa el Penoncillo has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Playa el Penoncillo good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa el Penoncillo does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
So the overall recommendation of the Playa el Penoncillo for swimming is positive.
Is the Playa el Penoncillo 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 sharp.
Is the Playa el Penoncillo 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 el Penoncillo?
The bar is located right on the Playa el Penoncillo.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Chiringuito Rincón de Pepe is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa el Penoncillo?
There are 3583 places to stay in the Playa el Penoncillo area.
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How far is the Playa el Penoncillo from parking?
The Playa el Penoncillo 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 el Penoncillo?
There are 3 attractions near Playa el Penoncillo that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Faro Torrox located in 0.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa el Penoncillo?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa el Penoncillo is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Playa el Penoncillo (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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