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About Malaga

At first glance, the diversity of the beaches of the Malaga does not have a prominent distinctive feature. There is no clear predominance of mountain landscapes or crystal sea, on the contrary, everything seems balanced. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why the flow of tourists continues to grow from year to year.

Popular destinations

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Rio de la Miel

Rio de la Miel

29 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Shore shape - bay
Nerja

Nerja

26 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Shore shape - bay
Torrox

Torrox

28 beaches
Exceptional beauty • Wild beach • Good for Relax
Torremolinos

Torremolinos

17 beaches
Senior friendly • Good for Relax • Sand
Arroyo de la Miel

Arroyo de la Miel

16 beaches
Senior friendly • Good for Relax • Sand
Cabo Bermejo

Cabo Bermejo

10 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Senior friendly • Good for Relax
Albayalde

Albayalde

11 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Senior friendly • Good for Relax
Malaga

Malaga

22 beaches
Good for Relax • Sand
Guadalmansa Playa

Guadalmansa Playa

9 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Senior friendly • Good for Relax
Benalmadena

Benalmadena

18 beaches
Good for Relax • Sand
Guadalmina Baja

Guadalmina Baja

14 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Senior friendly • Good for Relax
Caleta de Velez

Caleta de Velez

8 beaches
Exceptional beauty • Wild beach • Beach volleyball
San Pedro de Alcantara

San Pedro de Alcantara

15 beaches
Senior friendly • Good for Relax • Sand
La Paloma

La Paloma

15 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Sand
Urbanizacion La Esperanza

Urbanizacion La Esperanza

6 beaches
Exceptional beauty • Wild beach • Beach volleyball
Colonia Infantil de Sabanillas

Colonia Infantil de Sabanillas

17 beaches
Exceptional beauty • Wild beach • Good for Relax
Urbanizacion Los Verdales

Urbanizacion Los Verdales

12 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Senior friendly • Good for Relax
La Perla de Bahia

La Perla de Bahia

16 beaches
Exceptional beauty • Wild beach • Good for Relax
El Morche

El Morche

12 beaches
Wild beach • Beach volleyball • Good for Relax
Rincon de la Victoria

Rincon de la Victoria

10 beaches
Exceptional beauty • Wild beach • Good for Relax
Casares del Sol

Casares del Sol

15 beaches
Exceptional beauty • Wild beach • Good for Relax
Fuengirola

Fuengirola

22 beaches
Good for Relax • Sand
La Cala del Moral

La Cala del Moral

6 beaches
Senior friendly • Good for Relax • Sand
Torre del Mar

Torre del Mar

7 beaches
Exceptional beauty • Wild beach • Beach volleyball
Almayate Bajo

Almayate Bajo

6 beaches
Exceptional beauty • Wild beach • Beach volleyball
Marbella

Marbella

28 beaches
Senior friendly • Good for Relax • Sand
Urbanizacion Torrenueva

Urbanizacion Torrenueva

13 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Good for Relax • Sand
Urbanizacion Playa Marina

Urbanizacion Playa Marina

13 beaches
Good for Surfing • Good for Relax • Sand
Urbanizacion La Mairena

Urbanizacion La Mairena

20 beaches
Good for Relax • Sand
Estepona

Estepona

17 beaches
Exceptional beauty • Senior friendly • Good for Relax
Gazela Hills

Gazela Hills

13 beaches
Exceptional beauty • Senior friendly • Good for Relax
Trocha de Guadalobon

Trocha de Guadalobon

15 beaches
Exceptional beauty • Good for Relax • Sand
Laguna Village

Laguna Village

13 beaches
Exceptional beauty • Kite or windsurfing • Senior friendly
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Playa Casablanca
Playa Casablanca
Playa Casablanca
Good for Relax

Playa Casablanca

Urbanizacion Los Verdales 0.8 km
Pleasant
6.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Blue pure water • Sand bottom
4.8 Amenities index
Playa del Castillo Sohail
Playa del Castillo Sohail
Playa del Castillo Sohail
Good for Relax

Playa del Castillo Sohail

Fuengirola 1.6 km
Pleasant
6.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Blue pure water • Sand bottom
4.7 Amenities index
Playa Arroyo de la Miel
Playa Arroyo de la Miel
Playa Arroyo de la Miel
Good for Relax

Playa Arroyo de la Miel

Arroyo de la Miel 1.5 km
Pleasant
6.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season
4.7 Amenities index
Malagueta Beach
Malagueta Beach
Malagueta Beach
Senior friendly
Playa la Malagueta

Malagueta Beach

Malaga 1.1 km
Pleasant
6.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season
3.7 Amenities index
Playa los Toros
Playa los Toros
Playa los Toros
Good for Relax

Playa los Toros

La Paloma 2.2 km
Pleasant
6.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray shell sand • Blue pure water • Shell sand bottom
2.5 Amenities index
Playa naturista de Almayate
Playa naturista de Almayate
Playa naturista de Almayate
Good for Relax

Playa naturista de Almayate

Almayate Bajo 1 km
Pleasant
6
Free entrance • Exceptional beauty • Easy access • Gray sand • Deserted • No parking
0 Amenities index
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Popular types of Malaga beaches

Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Fine sand
Fine sand
Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Naturist beach
Naturist beach
Hotel beach
Hotel beach
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Long beaches
Long beaches
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 92 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Malaga.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Malaga

Calita Playa

Calita Playa
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray shell sand, Turquoise pure water, Shell sand bottom
Spain, La Paloma 1.1 km
Playa Bonita Beach

Playa Bonita Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
Spain, Benalmadena 1.9 km
Playa de Cala Sardina

Playa de Cala Sardina
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Spain, La Paloma 1.9 km
Playa Ardales

Playa Ardales
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, El Chorro 4.4 km
Playa del promontorio.

Playa del promontorio.
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Spain, El Chorro 4.3 km
Playa Caminito del Rey

Playa Caminito del Rey
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Spain, El Chorro 4.5 km
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Sandy beaches in Malaga

Playa De Zaragoza

Playa De Zaragoza
7.8
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Spain, Urbanizacion La Mairena 5.3 km
Benalmadena beach

Benalmadena beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Arroyo de la Miel 1.7 km
Playa de la Rada

Playa de la Rada
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Spain, Estepona 0.7 km
Burriana Beach
Playa de Burriana

Burriana Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Nerja 1.1 km
Playa Bajondillo

Playa Bajondillo
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Torremolinos 0.7 km
Carihuela Beach
Playa de la Carihuela

Carihuela Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Torremolinos 1.6 km
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The best beaches in small bays in Malaga

Calahonda Beach
Playa de la Calahonda

Calahonda Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand
Spain, Nerja 0.4 km
Playa la Caletilla

Playa la Caletilla
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand
Spain, Nerja 0.3 km
Carabeo Beach

Carabeo Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand
Spain, Nerja 0.6 km
Playa del Cristo

Playa del Cristo
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Sand bottom
Spain, Trocha de Guadalobon 1.8 km
Playa el Chorrillo

Playa el Chorrillo
7.6
Free entrance, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Nerja 0.5 km
Playa Limite Cadiz, Malaga

Playa Limite Cadiz, Malaga
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, La Paloma 1.4 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Malaga

Playas del Palo

Playas del Palo
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Spain, La Cala del Moral 4.6 km
Playa de la Butibamba

Playa de la Butibamba
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
Spain, La Cala del Moral 0.5 km
Playa Penon

Playa Penon
5.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
Spain, La Cala del Moral 2.4 km
Mazagarrobo beach

Mazagarrobo beach
4.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue water, Deserted
Spain, Torrox 3.3 km
Playa de la Galera

Playa de la Galera
4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Deserted
Spain, Casares del Sol 1.4 km
Playa de Torremuelle

Playa de Torremuelle
4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Spain, Benalmadena 1.9 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Malaga

Torrox Beach
Playa de Torrox

Torrox Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Spain, El Morche 2.9 km
Guadalmar Beach
Playa de Guadalmar

Guadalmar Beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Torremolinos 5.6 km
Playa el Rodeito

Playa el Rodeito
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
Spain, San Pedro de Alcantara 2.3 km
Fuengirola Beach
Playa Fuengirola

Fuengirola Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine sand, Blue water
Spain, Fuengirola 2.8 km
Playa de San Pedro de Alcantara

Playa de San Pedro de Alcantara
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
Spain, Guadalmina Baja 1.2 km
Puerto Banus

Puerto Banus
6.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Spain, Urbanizacion Los Verdales 2.8 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Malaga, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of gray color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 52.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Malaga is less than 500 meters. 90 beaches are relatively easy to access, and 2 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The vast majority of Malaga beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Malaga's beaches

Playa los Toros
10 Gavster

We've been going as a big group every Sunday for a few years now, and it's an absolutely fantastic spot to relax with family and friends. The restaurant and bar are both amazing.

Playa Casablanca
8 Katarina Radovic

The beach was great - the water was spotless and crystal clear.

Playa del Castillo Sohail
10 Gavin Mitchell

This beach is perfect for hosting barbecues!

Playa Arroyo de la Miel
8 Aidan Jermaine

In January, this beach offers a pleasant contrast of cold and warmth, with the majestic silhouette of the nearby mountain range framed by the twinkling lights of the city's condos. Additionally, the beach boasts soft gray sand.

Malagueta Beach
6 Caleb Morris

There are several spots on the beach where you can rent sunbeds with umbrellas for €14 a day. The ocean is stunning, but very chilly, and the rocky incline can make it hard to get out of the sea when the tide recedes. It's a great place to spend the day, particularly in the off-season when it's much less crowded.

Playa naturista de Almayate
8 Cristian Ortiz

This spot in Torre Del Mar/Vélez Malaga/Almayate is a popular spot, but it is usually quite peaceful. During peak season, however, there can be a lot of textile families who come and disturb the otherwise tranquil nudist area, so be prepared for that.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 25 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 32.4°C and water up to 24.4°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 12.4°C and water to 15.7°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Malaga? In total there are 92 beaches and the most popular is Torrox Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Malaga

Pedregalejo Beach
Playa Pedregalejo

Pedregalejo Beach
4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Blue pure water
Spain, Malaga 3.5 km
Malagueta Beach
Playa la Malagueta

Malagueta Beach
6.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Malaga 1.1 km
Playa de Nagueles

Playa de Nagueles
5.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Urbanizacion Los Verdales 0.4 km
Maro Beach
Playa de Maro

Maro Beach
5.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Nerja 4.1 km
Cala Barranco de Maro

Cala Barranco de Maro
5.7
Free entrance, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Deserted
Spain, Nerja 2.6 km
Playa naturista de Almayate

Playa naturista de Almayate
6
Free entrance, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Gray sand, Deserted
Spain, Almayate Bajo 1 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Malaga?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Malaga, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 92 beaches in total, of which about 2 can be called high-rated.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Malaga?

Most of the beaches located in Malaga are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Malaga?

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Malaga?

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