Playa del Cristo photo #7 © Jan-Philip Thie
Photo of Playa del Cristo with small bay © Patrick Neary Google
Photo of Playa del Cristo with partly clean level of cleanliness © Alexandra Echeverri Google
Photo of Playa del Cristo amenities area © Robert Neil Hamilton Google
Photo of Playa del Cristo and the settlement © Maria Dolores Espinar Google
Playa del Cristo photo #5 © Helger Gustavson Google
Playa del Cristo photo #7 © Jan-Philip Thie
Photo of Playa del Cristo with small bay © Patrick Neary Google
Photo of Playa del Cristo with partly clean level of cleanliness © Alexandra Echeverri Google
Photo of Playa del Cristo amenities area © Robert Neil Hamilton Google
Photo of Playa del Cristo and the settlement © Maria Dolores Espinar Google
Playa del Cristo photo #5 © Helger Gustavson Google
Playa del Cristo photo #6 © Diego Ruiz sanchez Google
7.6
Very good

Playa del Cristo

Estepona, Spain
#135 out of 396 in Andalusia
7.6
Very good
Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Short walking distance
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Located within the settlement
Trocha de Guadalobon • 1.8 km
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Cafe Restaurante Havana Beach Bar-Chiringuito
7.2 - Good 50m
Bar Bar Babylon
8.6 - Excellent 300m
Cafe PAN EN TU CASA
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Bar Healy's Irish Bar & Restaurant
8.2 - Very good 480m
Restaurant Mumbai Masala
8.8 - Excellent 510m
Bar Gastropub Viceversa
8.8 - Excellent 510m
Bar SALA DUENDE
8 - Very good 560m
Bar La Pepa Bar drinks in Estepona
8 - Very good 620m
Bar El colmadito Estepona
9.8 - Exceptional 650m
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About

Playa del Cristo 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 74.6 km away from its center, the city of Malaga. It is one of the beaches of Trocha de Guadalobon settlement, just 1.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a small bay with and bright 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 partially crowded during the high season.

Playa del Cristo coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.

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.

10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de Punta Plata, which has a rating of 7.9.

Playa del Cristo is located in Malaga region (Costa del Sol sub-region) within Trocha de Guadalobon, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

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

Trocha de Guadalobon, Andalusia, Malaga

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Cafe Restaurante Havana Beach Bar-Chiringuito
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Bar Bar Babylon
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Apartment Marina Bay-1 by Interhome
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9.2 Excellent

Apartment Marina Bay-1 by Interhome

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Estepona port beachside apartment - Marina Bay
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Marina Bay Block A
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7.5 Very good

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Vista Gaviota
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9.6 Exceptional

Vista Gaviota

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Estepona Marina bay
180m from the beach
8.6 Excellent

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Punta Doncella
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Primera linea de playa, golf y vistas al mar
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10 Exceptional

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Front Sea View Apartment Estepona
210m from the beach
9.5 Exceptional

Front Sea View Apartment Estepona

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Playa Cristo Amazing Beach Terrace Appartment
220m from the beach

Playa Cristo Amazing Beach Terrace Appartment

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Marina Bay Playa del Cristo
230m from the beach
9.1 Excellent

Marina Bay Playa del Cristo

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Punta La Plata  •  2km   from center
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Hanami El Pinacho Beach
240m from the beach
9.2 Excellent

Hanami El Pinacho Beach

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Trocha de Guadalobon  •  2km   from center
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Casa Alegre Estepona
260m from the beach
8.4 Very good

Casa Alegre Estepona

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 5.3 (Tolerable)

Playa del Cristo is located in Malaga region (Costa del Sol sub-region) within Trocha de Guadalobon, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

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.

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Nearest Beaches

Playa de Guadalobon
1.2km 16 min walk
Connected beach
Playa de Guadalobon Playa de Guadalobon
7.3 Good
Playa de la Rada
1.4km 19 min walk
Playa de la Rada Playa de la Rada
7.6 Very good
Playa la Gaspara beach
1.9km 25 min walk
Connected beach
Playa la Gaspara beach Playa la Gaspara beach
4 Frustrating
Playa Costa Natura
2.4km
Connected beach
Playa Costa Natura Playa Costa Natura
4.2 Frustrating
Playa de la Cala
2.6km
Playa de la Cala Playa de la Cala
7.8 Very good
Playa Arroyo Vaquero
2.6km
Connected beach
Playa Arroyo Vaquero Playa Arroyo Vaquero
3.9 Frustrating
Playa Arroyo Vaquero S
3.1km
Connected beach
Playa Arroyo Vaquero S Playa Arroyo Vaquero S
3.9 Frustrating
Playa Bahia Dorada
3.6km
Playa Bahia Dorada Playa Bahia Dorada
4 Frustrating

Localities

Trocha de Guadalobon  •  1.8km
Malaga  •  74.6km

Transport

GIB  •  33.8km
Antigua Terminal  •  1.6km
Estación de tren San Pablo  •  23.5km
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Travelers reviews

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7.6 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.6 Very good
SM
Sara Marshall
8 Very good

That place is the ideal spot to unwind and take in the sun. The peaceful, sheltered bay offers a stunning sandy beach, with a beach café/restaurant overlooking Gibraltar. Perfect for families, the staff are friendly and accommodating.

March 2023
DP
Daniel Pavlović
8 Very good

This spot was an ideal getaway. We were able to park close by and enjoy a peaceful day at the shore. The only downside was that there was limited availability of refreshments, as only one of the two bars/restaurants was open at the time of our visit.

March 2023
NS
Nigel Smith
10 Exceptional

The beach at the West end of town is a great spot for families and those looking for a safe swim. It's clean and there are two beach bars/restaurants with sunbeds and parasols for rent. It's a popular spot for the locals to hang out in the evening, and the atmosphere leading up to sunset is amazing.

March 2023
LZ
Lukas Zemunovic
8 Very good

We took an afternoon to explore this beach. There were two restaurants and a rental spot for paddle boats. Unfortunately, the beach wasn't anything special and the water was quite dirty and full of jellyfish. The man running the paddle boat rentals was incredibly rude - even after we returned the boat within 15 minutes, he still charged us for the hour. The price of the beach beds was also quite expensive at 10 euros each, but our kids had a great time. All in all, it was a relaxing beach, but the bad attitude of the paddle boat man left a sour taste in our mouths.

March 2023
AW
Adam Woods
8 Very good

This location is a real gem. It's spotless, with great amenities and the water is shallow for a long stretch, which is not typical for the region. The temperature here is higher than other nearby beaches. The views of the coast are stunning - on a clear day you can make out Gibraltar and Morroco. Access isn't easy as it's somewhat tucked away, but it's worth the effort.

March 2023

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