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3.9

Frustrating

Playa Arroyo Vaquero

Buenas Noches, Spain

#394 out of 396 in Andalusia

3.9

Frustrating

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray sand Sand bottom Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Gazela Hills • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Bar International Club of Estepona

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Albayt Resort & Spa

8.2 - Very good 1.5km

Restaurant Casares del Mar Luxury Apartments

8.6 - Excellent 2.5km

Cafe Restaurante Havana Beach Bar-Chiringuito

7.2 - Good 2.5km

Bar Bar Babylon

8.6 - Excellent 2.5km

Restaurant Finca Cortesin

9.4 - Excellent 2.9km

Cafe PAN EN TU CASA

3km

Bar Healy's Irish Bar & Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 3km

Restaurant Mumbai Masala

8.8 - Excellent 3km

Tourist Attraction Playa de Guadalobón

8.4 - Very good 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Estepona Golf

8 - Very good 2km

Tourist Attraction Isla "Piedra Paloma"

10 - Exceptional 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Homenaje a la Policía Local

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa del Cristo

8.4 - Very good 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Mirador de la Playa del Cristo

10 - Exceptional 2.6km

Tourist Attraction El Arrecife de la Perla

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Rotonda del Reloj

8 - Very good 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa de la Sal

9.2 - Excellent 3.1km

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About

Playa Arroyo Vaquero is located on the Alboran Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 136th place out of 135 beaches in the Malaga region 77.2 km away from its center, the city of Malaga. It is one of the beaches of Gazela Hills settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a straight coastline with 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 Arroyo Vaquero 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.

11 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de la Rada, which has a rating of 7.6.

Playa Arroyo Vaquero is located in Malaga region (Costa del Sol sub-region) within Gazela Hills, 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.

Weather

history

+32 ^o C +18 ^o C

Air temperature

2.9 M/S

Wind

+21 ^o C

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Gazela Hills • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Bar International Club of Estepona

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Albayt Resort & Spa

8.2 - Very good 1.5km

Restaurant Casares del Mar Luxury Apartments

8.6 - Excellent 2.5km

Cafe Restaurante Havana Beach Bar-Chiringuito

7.2 - Good 2.5km

Bar Bar Babylon

8.6 - Excellent 2.5km

Restaurant Finca Cortesin

9.4 - Excellent 2.9km

Cafe PAN EN TU CASA

3km

Bar Healy's Irish Bar & Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 3km

Restaurant Mumbai Masala

8.8 - Excellent 3km

Tourist Attraction Playa de Guadalobón

8.4 - Very good 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Estepona Golf

8 - Very good 2km

Tourist Attraction Isla "Piedra Paloma"

10 - Exceptional 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Homenaje a la Policía Local

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa del Cristo

8.4 - Very good 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Mirador de la Playa del Cristo

10 - Exceptional 2.6km

Tourist Attraction El Arrecife de la Perla

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Rotonda del Reloj

8 - Very good 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa de la Sal

9.2 - Excellent 3.1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

150m from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

El Lobo de Mar Estepona

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Gazela Hills • 1km from center

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160m from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Diletta Beach Estepona

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Gazela Hills • 1km from center

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200m from the beach

9 Excellent

Beach View Playa Del Moral

Entire House

Punta La Plata • 1.1km from center

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The Edge Front Line Beach Luxury and Spa

260m from the beach

10 Exceptional

The Edge Front Line Beach Luxury and Spa

Entire Apartment

Punta La Plata • 750m from center

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TE- Modern flat in luxury resort, front line beach

300m from the beach

8.5 Excellent

TE- Modern flat in luxury resort, front line beach

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Gazela Hills • 720m from center

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330m from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Apartment AMARA

Entire Apartment

Punta La Plata • 1.1km from center

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680m from the beach

8.3 Very good

Elba Estepona Gran Hotel & Thalasso Spa

Hotel

Punta La Plata • 320m from center

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710m from the beach

Bahia Dorada Beach Casita & Villa Vacation Homes - Happy Rentals

Resort Villa

Located at nearest locality

Gazela Hills • 1.6km from center

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890m from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Holiday Apartment La Olas Estepona

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Gazela Hills • 610m from center

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1km from the beach

10 Exceptional

PREMIERE LIGNE DE PLAGE

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Gazela Hills • 210m from center

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1km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

La Gaspara's Loft

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Gazela Hills • 330m from center

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1.1km from the beach

ONE80- stunning penthouse with Sea views

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Gazela Hills • 880m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 5.1 (Tolerable)

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Nearest Beaches

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Playa Costa Natura Playa Costa Natura

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Playa Arroyo Vaquero S Playa Arroyo Vaquero S

3.9 Frustrating

830m 11 min walk

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Playa la Gaspara beach Playa la Gaspara beach

4 Frustrating

1km 14 min walk

Playa Bahia Dorada Playa Bahia Dorada

4 Frustrating

1.6km 21 min walk

Connected beach

Playa de Guadalobon Playa de Guadalobon

7.3 Good

1.9km 25 min walk

Playa de la Galera Playa de la Galera

4 Frustrating

2.6km

Connected beach

Playa del Cristo Playa del Cristo

7.6 Very good

3km

Playa de las Piedras de la Paloma Playa de las Piedras de la Paloma

5.8 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Gazela Hills • 950m

Main locality of province

Malaga • 77.2km

Transport

Airport

GIB • 31.5km

Bus Station

Antigua Terminal • 4.2km

Train Station

Estación de tren San Pablo • 21.7km

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Janvier Dutat

8 Very good

This place is a great place to visit! The sand is a beautiful shade of gray, and two large palms to the north of the beach create a lovely shaded area. It's the perfect spot to relax and take in the sun!

March 2023

Miguel Ferreira

8 Very good

Playa Arroyo Vaquero offers a peaceful atmosphere, with a few rocks typical of the region. It is easily accessible, making it a great place to visit.

March 2023

Santiago Pérez

8 Very good

This spot is a great to unwind and relax. The access is quite good, though parking is limited. Unfortunately, there are more stones than ever and it's getting more crowded every year. Despite this, it's still a great place to spend a day at the beach.

March 2023

Gavin Bower

8 Very good

That place is not particularly remarkable compared to others in the vicinity. It does not stand out as a destination for beachgoers.

March 2023

Santiago Pacheco Gaston

10 Exceptional

This location is nothing to write home about. It's usually pretty quiet, with only a few people around, but the water is rarely warm and the beach is easy to access, thanks to the nearby parking lots. The only good thing about it is the ability to rent jet skis and other such activities. Mostly it's just sand and pebbles, and while it's nice to take a stroll, it's nothing special.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Arroyo Vaquero?

The coastline of Playa Arroyo Vaquero is covered with gray sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa Arroyo Vaquero?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Arroyo Vaquero, 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 Arroyo Vaquero good for swimming?

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

Playa Arroyo Vaquero does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Playa Arroyo Vaquero 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 sharp.

Is the Playa Arroyo Vaquero 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 Arroyo Vaquero?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Arroyo Vaquero.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.International Club of Estepona is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa Arroyo Vaquero?

There are 2099 places to stay in the Playa Arroyo Vaquero area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa Arroyo Vaquero include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Playa Arroyo Vaquero from parking?

The Playa Arroyo Vaquero has no parking spot.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa Arroyo Vaquero?

There are 4 attractions near Playa Arroyo Vaquero that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Estepona Golf located in 2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Arroyo Vaquero?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa Arroyo Vaquero 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 Arroyo Vaquero (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 Arroyo Vaquero (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.