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5.8

Pleasant

Playa el Penoncillo

Q: 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.

Playa el Peñoncillo

Torrox Costa, Spain

#316 out of 396 in Andalusia

5.8

Pleasant

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

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Located within the settlement

Torrox • 3.5 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Chiringuito Rincón de Pepe

8.4 - Very good 50m

Restaurant MEDIACAÑA MERENDERO

8.6 - Excellent 70m

Mediterranean Restaurant Restaurante Varadero Beach

8.4 - Very good 70m

Restaurant Jose Jiminez

8.8 - Excellent 70m

Restaurant Pepe Oro

8 - Very good 70m

Restaurant Bossa Playa

7.6 - Very good 80m

Restaurant Restaurante Patanegra Playa

9 - Excellent 80m

Bar The Butterfly Beach Club

9 - Excellent 110m

Restaurant La Cabaña Del Canario

8.2 - Very good 120m

Hiking Area Dunas de La Carraca

2.8km

Park Parque Verano Azul

4.9km

Park Plaza De España

5.2km

Park Plaza Balcon De Europa

5.3km

Park Capistrano Garden

6.3km

Park C. Andalucía Pueblo Andaluz, 63

6.6km

Hiking Area Cala del Barranco de Burriana

6.7km

Park Villa los sueños

6.7km

Park Botanical Garden Detunda - Cueva de Nerja

8.4km

Playground Parque Infantil

1km

Playground Parque Infantil

6.2km

Playground Parque infantil "Equilátero"

8.5km

Playground Nerja Cave Park

8.5km

Playground Playground at the Cave

8.5km

Supermarket ALDI

740m

Supermarket Lidl

810m

Supermarket LA PLAZA DE DIA Supermercado

960m

Supermarket Minimarkt

1km

Supermarket Supermercados El Jamón

1.1km

Supermarket Supermercado Inma

1.1km

Supermarket Mercadona

1.4km

Supermarket Bazar Beijing

1.5km

Supermarket Supermercado Laguna Beach

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Faro Torrox

330m

Tourist Attraction San Rafael Sugar Factory

7.6 - Very good 2km

Tourist Attraction Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación

9 - Excellent 3km

Tourist Attraction Barco de chanquete "La Dorada"

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Life Adventure Jeep Tours & Activities

9.2 - Excellent 5.1km

Museum Museum of the village of Nerja

5.2km

Tourist Attraction Playa del Carabeo

9 - Excellent 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Rio Chillar

9.4 - Excellent 6.2km

Tourist Attraction Playa Burriana

9 - Excellent 6.3km

Historical Landmark Torrox Costa

810m

Historical Landmark Casco antiguo de Nerja

5.2km

Historical Landmark Palacio de los Condes de Frigiliana o El Ingenio

7.2km

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About

Playa el Penoncillo is located on the Alboran Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 103th place out of 135 beaches in the Malaga region 42.1 km away from its center, the city of Malaga. 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.

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.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +18 ^o C

Air temperature

2.8 M/S

Wind

+21 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Torrox • 3.5 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Chiringuito Rincón de Pepe

8.4 - Very good 50m

Restaurant MEDIACAÑA MERENDERO

8.6 - Excellent 70m

Mediterranean Restaurant Restaurante Varadero Beach

8.4 - Very good 70m

Restaurant Jose Jiminez

8.8 - Excellent 70m

Restaurant Pepe Oro

8 - Very good 70m

Restaurant Bossa Playa

7.6 - Very good 80m

Restaurant Restaurante Patanegra Playa

9 - Excellent 80m

Bar The Butterfly Beach Club

9 - Excellent 110m

Restaurant La Cabaña Del Canario

8.2 - Very good 120m

Hiking Area Dunas de La Carraca

2.8km

Park Parque Verano Azul

4.9km

Park Plaza De España

5.2km

Park Plaza Balcon De Europa

5.3km

Park Capistrano Garden

6.3km

Park C. Andalucía Pueblo Andaluz, 63

6.6km

Hiking Area Cala del Barranco de Burriana

6.7km

Park Villa los sueños

6.7km

Park Botanical Garden Detunda - Cueva de Nerja

8.4km

Playground Parque Infantil

1km

Playground Parque Infantil

6.2km

Playground Parque infantil "Equilátero"

8.5km

Playground Nerja Cave Park

8.5km

Playground Playground at the Cave

8.5km

Supermarket ALDI

740m

Supermarket Lidl

810m

Supermarket LA PLAZA DE DIA Supermercado

960m

Supermarket Minimarkt

1km

Supermarket Supermercados El Jamón

1.1km

Supermarket Supermercado Inma

1.1km

Supermarket Mercadona

1.4km

Supermarket Bazar Beijing

1.5km

Supermarket Supermercado Laguna Beach

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Faro Torrox

330m

Tourist Attraction San Rafael Sugar Factory

7.6 - Very good 2km

Tourist Attraction Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación

9 - Excellent 3km

Tourist Attraction Barco de chanquete "La Dorada"

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Life Adventure Jeep Tours & Activities

9.2 - Excellent 5.1km

Museum Museum of the village of Nerja

5.2km

Tourist Attraction Playa del Carabeo

9 - Excellent 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Rio Chillar

9.4 - Excellent 6.2km

Tourist Attraction Playa Burriana

9 - Excellent 6.3km

Historical Landmark Torrox Costa

810m

Historical Landmark Casco antiguo de Nerja

5.2km

Historical Landmark Palacio de los Condes de Frigiliana o El Ingenio

7.2km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Apartment Playa Castillo SpainSunRentals 1085

160m from the beach

10 Exceptional

Apartment Playa Castillo SpainSunRentals 1085

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Torrox • 3.5km from center

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170m from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Torrox beach

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Torrox • 3.4km from center

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180m from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Strand Appartement met Zwembad TD04

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Torrox • 3.5km from center

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190m from the beach

Firstline Beach

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Torrox • 3.4km from center

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200m from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Apartamento en Primera Linea de Playa

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Torrox • 3.4km from center

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200m from the beach

Jardines del Mar Penoncillo

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Torrox • 3.4km from center

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210m from the beach

Piso Penoncillo

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Torrox • 3.3km from center

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230m from the beach

Seafront Apartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Torrox • 3.4km from center

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240m from the beach

7.5 Very good

Canada del Barco Holiday Apartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Torrox • 3.3km from center

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Apartamento Sol y Mar Torrox by Ruralidays

250m from the beach

6 Pleasant

Apartamento Sol y Mar Torrox by Ruralidays

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Torrox • 3.3km from center

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280m from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Punta Del Faro

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Torrox • 3.5km from center

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280m from the beach

Apartment Jardines del Mar by SpainSunRentals 1031

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Torrox • 3.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6 (Pleasant)

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Nearest Beaches

Popular beach 1.3km 17 min walk

Torrox Beach Torrox Beach

8.3 Very good

1.9km 25 min walk

Mazagarrobo beach Mazagarrobo beach

4.1 Frustrating

2.6km

Playa Calaceite Playa Calaceite

4 Frustrating

3.7km

Playa del Playazo Playa del Playazo

5.8 Pleasant

3.8km

Playa de el Morche Playa de el Morche

5.8 Pleasant

4.8km

Playa Playazo Rio Seco Playa Playazo Rio Seco

5.8 Pleasant

6km

Playa de Lagos Playa de Lagos

8.2 Very good

6.3km

Playa de la Torrecilla Playa de la Torrecilla

5.8 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Torrox • 3.5km

Main locality of province

Malaga • 42.1km

Transport

Airport

AGP • 49.2km

Bus Station

Torrox • 3.1km

Train Station

Málaga-Centro-Alameda • 42.4km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

5.8 Pleasant

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Average Reviews rating

5.8 Pleasant

Clayton Roberts

6 Pleasant

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.

March 2023

Steven Tagliente

8 Very good

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.

March 2023

Juanita Martinez

8 Very good

A great spot for a peaceful getaway. There are plenty of beachside restaurants to enjoy and the atmosphere is very tranquil. It's the perfect place to relax and take in the beauty of the ocean.

March 2023

Krisztian Gabor

10 Exceptional

A stunning spot for unwinding, amongst the numerous incredible shorelines in Spain. A perfect place for a break, surrounded by majestic beauty. A paradise for those who seek a tranquil escape. An idyllic setting for a peaceful getaway. A serene destination to relax and recharge.

March 2023

Amani Chai

6 Pleasant

This beach near Torrox spot was not so great due to the parking being on an incline. As of August 2020, it has been closed, which is a shame.

March 2023

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.