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7.6

Very good

Playa de Cala Sardina

Sotogrande, Spain

#135 out of 396 in Andalusia

7.6

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Gray sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

La Paloma • 1.9 km

Map of beach

Bar Chiringuito Il Soño

8.4 - Very good 50m

Restaurant Chiringuito Cai

7.4 - Good 50m

Restaurant Hotel Boutique Milla de Plata

8.8 - Excellent 350m

Bar El Sindikato

8.8 - Excellent 940m

Bar La Verandah

8.8 - Excellent 940m

Cafe El Hogar Del Pensionista

9.4 - Excellent 970m

Cafe Tentaciones Heladería Cafeteria

8 - Very good 970m

Bar La calita torreguadiaro bar restaurante

9 - Excellent 1km

Cafe D's MroCcan Bistro

8 - Very good 1.1km

National Park Estuario de Río Guadiaro

3.5km

Hiking Area Sendero del Estuario

3.5km

Park EL Polo Urbanizacion

3.7km

Hiking Area Kapela Sveta Ana

4.5km

Playground Santa María

4.5km

Bakery Humble Crumble Sotogrande

9.8 - Exceptional 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Provincia de Cádiz | Provincia de Málaga

140m

Tourist Attraction Cala de Milla-Torreguadiaro

10 - Exceptional 190m

Tourist Attraction Punta Chullera

580m

Tourist Attraction Villa Vane

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Torreguadiaro

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Los Castillejos de Alcorrín Yacimiento Arqueológico

7 - Good 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Pura Vida Catamarán

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Castillo de la Duquesa

8.8 - Excellent 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Ntra. Sra. Del carmen water/well

9 - Excellent 4.8km

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About

Playa de Cala Sardina is located on the Alboran Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 37th place out of 135 beaches in the Malaga region 87.8 km away from its center, the city of Malaga. It is one of the beaches of La Paloma settlement, just 1.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise 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 de Cala Sardina coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas. .

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.

11 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de Tubalita, which has a rating of 8.

Playa de Cala Sardina (Malaga) region (Costa del Sol sub-region) is located outside the La Paloma settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Playa de Cala Sardina with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+25 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

4.9 M/S

Wind

+21 ^o C

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

La Paloma • 1.9 km

Map of beach

Bar Chiringuito Il Soño

8.4 - Very good 50m

Restaurant Chiringuito Cai

7.4 - Good 50m

Restaurant Hotel Boutique Milla de Plata

8.8 - Excellent 350m

Bar El Sindikato

8.8 - Excellent 940m

Bar La Verandah

8.8 - Excellent 940m

Cafe El Hogar Del Pensionista

9.4 - Excellent 970m

Cafe Tentaciones Heladería Cafeteria

8 - Very good 970m

Bar La calita torreguadiaro bar restaurante

9 - Excellent 1km

Cafe D's MroCcan Bistro

8 - Very good 1.1km

National Park Estuario de Río Guadiaro

3.5km

Hiking Area Sendero del Estuario

3.5km

Park EL Polo Urbanizacion

3.7km

Hiking Area Kapela Sveta Ana

4.5km

Playground Santa María

4.5km

Bakery Humble Crumble Sotogrande

9.8 - Exceptional 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Provincia de Cádiz | Provincia de Málaga

140m

Tourist Attraction Cala de Milla-Torreguadiaro

10 - Exceptional 190m

Tourist Attraction Punta Chullera

580m

Tourist Attraction Villa Vane

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Torreguadiaro

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Los Castillejos de Alcorrín Yacimiento Arqueológico

7 - Good 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Pura Vida Catamarán

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Castillo de la Duquesa

8.8 - Excellent 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Ntra. Sra. Del carmen water/well

9 - Excellent 4.8km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

430m from the beach

San Diego PANORAMIC VIEW 2393

Villa

Located at nearest locality

La Paloma • 1.5km from center

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590m from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Hotel Boutique Milla de Plata

Hotel

San Enrique • 2.4km from center

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810m from the beach

Villa Eden - private pool and sea views I 2399

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

La Paloma • 1.3km from center

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810m from the beach

Villa Eliseo - private pool and sea views I 2400

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

La Paloma • 1.3km from center

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830m from the beach

luxurious villa MOGA overlooking the sea and Gibraltar

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

La Paloma • 1.2km from center

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960m from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Relax y sol

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

La Paloma • 2.8km from center

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Pierre & Vacances Resort Terrazas Costa del Sol

1.1km from the beach

7.2 Good

Pierre & Vacances Resort Terrazas Costa del Sol

Resort

Colonia Infantil de Sabanillas • 800m from center

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Maravilloso apartamento en primera linea de playa.

1.2km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Maravilloso apartamento en primera linea de playa.

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

La Paloma • 3km from center

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1.2km from the beach

7.8 Very good

Mamia Costa 8

Entire Apartment

San Enrique • 3km from center

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Amazing home in San Roque with 3 Bedrooms and Outdoor swimming pool

1.3km from the beach

8 Very good

Amazing home in San Roque with 3 Bedrooms and Outdoor swimming pool

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

La Paloma • 3.1km from center

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Apartment with three bedrooms, parking, terrace and pool next to the beach.

1.4km from the beach

6.5 Good

Apartment with three bedrooms, parking, terrace and pool next to the beach.

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

La Paloma • 590m from center

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1.4km from the beach

Rock Bay I 2392 beautiful seaview penthouse

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

La Paloma • 770m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

450m 6 min walk

Connected beach

Cala de Milla-Torreguadiaro Cala de Milla-Torreguadiaro

7 Good

620m 8 min walk

Connected beach

Playa Limite Cadiz, Malaga Playa Limite Cadiz, Malaga

6.7 Good

1km 13 min walk

Playa de Chullera Playa de Chullera

7.3 Good

1.1km 15 min walk

Calita Playa Calita Playa

7.6 Very good

1.6km 20 min walk

Playa de las Arenas Playa de las Arenas

5.8 Pleasant

1.8km 23 min walk

Connected beach

Playa de Torreguadiaro Playa de Torreguadiaro

7.6 Very good

2.3km

Playa de Tubalita Playa de Tubalita

8 Very good

2.8km

Connected beach

Gigi's Beach Gigi's Beach

6.7 Good

Localities

Nearest

La Paloma • 1.9km

Main locality of province

Malaga • 87.8km

Transport

Airport

GIB • 19.4km

Bus Station

Las Camelias • 2km

Train Station

Estación de tren Almoraima • 15.8km

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7.6 Very good

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7.6 Very good

Rafael Szabo

10 Exceptional

That place is an ideal spot for soaking up some sun in solitude. With its gray sand and tranquil atmosphere, it's a great place to relax and unwind.

March 2023

Naseem Ahmed

6 Pleasant

That place is your typical seaside spot, but one thing that really stands out is the lack of showers. You'll need to bring your own water if you want to rinse off after a dip in the sea. Another thing to note is that the sand is gray. Otherwise, it's an average beach.

March 2023

Riley Easton

8 Very good

Absolutely lovely; you can even see Morocco and Gibraltar in the distance! Plus, there's a great little bar on the beach for you to relax and unwind. And it's easily accessible, so you don't have to worry about getting there.

March 2023

Santiago Alvarez Lopez

8 Very good

A paradise of natural beauty, two beach bars, plenty of parking, stunning views, and incredible rocks and boulders, loads of space and nature at its finest - this beach has it all!

March 2023

Samantha Hetherington

8 Very good

Great - it has a pebbly beach and the sea gets deep quite quickly in some places, so it may not be suitable for small children. We visited in our motorhome and it was busy on the Sunday, but much quieter the next day. There were two bars open on the Sunday, but at least one was closed on the Monday. We assume they stay open all week during peak season. Additionally, it is easily accessible.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de Cala Sardina?

The coastline of Playa de Cala Sardina is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa de Cala Sardina?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Playa de Cala Sardina has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa de Cala Sardina good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Playa de Cala Sardina 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 de Cala Sardina for swimming is positive.

Is the Playa de Cala Sardina 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 de Cala Sardina secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. 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 de Cala Sardina?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de Cala Sardina.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Chiringuito Cai is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de Cala Sardina?

There are 1219 places to stay in the Playa de Cala Sardina area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa de Cala Sardina include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Playa de Cala Sardina from parking?

The Playa de Cala Sardina 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 de Cala Sardina?

There are 4 attractions near Playa de Cala Sardina that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Provincia de Cádiz | Provincia de Málaga located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de Cala Sardina?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa de Cala Sardina is August. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 16°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa de Cala Sardina (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.