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8.2

Very good

Playa de Santa Amalia

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de Santa Amalia?

The bar is located right on the Playa de Santa Amalia.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Chiringuito El Cateto - Fuengirola is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

Santa Amalia Beach

Fuengirola, Spain

#25 out of 396 in Andalusia

8.2

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Gray sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Good for Sup surfing

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Located within the settlement

Fuengirola • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Bar Chiringuito El Cateto - Fuengirola

8.2 - Very good 60m

Japanese Restaurant Restaurante Japonés - SUKIYAKI

8.6 - Excellent 80m

Cafe Café NOMAD

8.8 - Excellent 80m

Hamburger Restaurant Momag Burgers & Gin

8.4 - Very good 240m

Mediterranean Restaurant Restaurante La Caracola

8.6 - Excellent 380m

Bar Panda Cocktail Bar Fuengirola

9.2 - Excellent 450m

Spanish Restaurant Restaurante Bodega Charolais

9 - Excellent 470m

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

7.4 - Good 600m

Seafood Restaurant Marisquería Los Mellizos Fuengirola

8.8 - Excellent 600m

Zoo Bioparc Fuengirola

560m

Hiking Area Playa de Carvajal

4.9km

Gym OXYGEN SPORTS & WELLNESS CLUB

8.8 - Excellent 9.4km

Supermarket Supermercados Maskom

340m

Supermarket Carrefour

610m

Supermarket MASKOM SUPERMERCADOS

680m

Department Store Dunnes Stores

8.6 - Excellent 890m

Supermarket Lidl

960m

Supermarket Mercadona

960m

Supermarket Overseas - British Supermarket - Suppliers of Iceland & Waitrose

1.1km

Supermarket Mercadona

1.6km

Supermarket Carrefour

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Historic landmark

60m

Mosque Fuengirola Central Mosque

280m

Tourist Attraction Torre vigía de Torremuelle, Benalmádena (Rincón Singular)

8.4 - Very good 7.1km

Place Of Worship Stupa of Enlightenment Benalmádena

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Mariposario de Benalmádena-Butterfly Park

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Colomares Monument

9 - Excellent 7.7km

Tourist Attraction Benalmádena Museum

8.6 - Excellent 8.3km

Amusement Park Aquamijas

1km

Amusement Park Sould Park Fuengirola - Parque infantil y Atracciones

1.1km

Casino Gran Madrid | Casino Torrequebrada

8.9km

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About

Playa de Santa Amalia is located on the Alboran Sea and it is in the 6th place out of 135 beaches in the Malaga region 28.2 km away from its center, the city of Malaga. It is one of the beaches of Fuengirola settlement, just 1.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with blue water and gray 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, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Playa de Santa Amalia coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

12 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de los Boliches, which has a rating of 8.4.

Playa de Santa Amalia is located in Malaga region (Costa del Sol sub-region) within Fuengirola, 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

Located within the settlement

Fuengirola • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Bar Chiringuito El Cateto - Fuengirola

8.2 - Very good 60m

Japanese Restaurant Restaurante Japonés - SUKIYAKI

8.6 - Excellent 80m

Cafe Café NOMAD

8.8 - Excellent 80m

Hamburger Restaurant Momag Burgers & Gin

8.4 - Very good 240m

Mediterranean Restaurant Restaurante La Caracola

8.6 - Excellent 380m

Bar Panda Cocktail Bar Fuengirola

9.2 - Excellent 450m

Spanish Restaurant Restaurante Bodega Charolais

9 - Excellent 470m

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

7.4 - Good 600m

Seafood Restaurant Marisquería Los Mellizos Fuengirola

8.8 - Excellent 600m

Zoo Bioparc Fuengirola

560m

Hiking Area Playa de Carvajal

4.9km

Gym OXYGEN SPORTS & WELLNESS CLUB

8.8 - Excellent 9.4km

Supermarket Supermercados Maskom

340m

Supermarket Carrefour

610m

Supermarket MASKOM SUPERMERCADOS

680m

Department Store Dunnes Stores

8.6 - Excellent 890m

Supermarket Lidl

960m

Supermarket Mercadona

960m

Supermarket Overseas - British Supermarket - Suppliers of Iceland & Waitrose

1.1km

Supermarket Mercadona

1.6km

Supermarket Carrefour

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Historic landmark

60m

Mosque Fuengirola Central Mosque

280m

Tourist Attraction Torre vigía de Torremuelle, Benalmádena (Rincón Singular)

8.4 - Very good 7.1km

Place Of Worship Stupa of Enlightenment Benalmádena

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Mariposario de Benalmádena-Butterfly Park

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Colomares Monument

9 - Excellent 7.7km

Tourist Attraction Benalmádena Museum

8.6 - Excellent 8.3km

Amusement Park Aquamijas

1km

Amusement Park Sould Park Fuengirola - Parque infantil y Atracciones

1.1km

Casino Gran Madrid | Casino Torrequebrada

8.9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

140m from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Frente a playa Fuengirola Dona Sofia D

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Fuengirola • 1.2km from center

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1ste line sunset beach apartment Fuengirola

160m from the beach

7 Good

1ste line sunset beach apartment Fuengirola

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Fuengirola • 1.3km from center

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170m from the beach

9.8 Exceptional

Dona Sofia

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Fuengirola • 1.1km from center

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Well-located 3BDR Apartment in Fuengirola

200m from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Well-located 3BDR Apartment in Fuengirola

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Fuengirola • 1.2km from center

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210m from the beach

8 Very good

Sur Suites Castillo

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Fuengirola • 1.2km from center

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61-Beach Front Apartment with Stunning Views in Fuengirola

220m from the beach

10 Exceptional

61-Beach Front Apartment with Stunning Views in Fuengirola

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Fuengirola • 1.4km from center

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230m from the beach

7 Good

Townhouse beachside Fuengirola

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Fuengirola • 1.3km from center

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240m from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Penthouse Castillo

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Fuengirola • 1.3km from center

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250m from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Suitur Apartamento Sohail Fuengirola

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Fuengirola • 1.3km from center

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260m from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Piso en Fuengirola Castillo Sohail

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Fuengirola • 1.4km from center

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260m from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Castillo Fuengirola

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Fuengirola • 1.4km from center

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370m from the beach

9 Excellent

Primera linea playa Fuengirola Sofia 3D

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Fuengirola • 970m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.5 (Good)

What to do in Playa de Santa Amalia? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Playa de Santa Amalia can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

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Nearest Beaches

430m 6 min walk

Connected beach

Playa del Castillo Sohail Playa del Castillo Sohail

6.7 Good

Popular beach 790m 10 min walk

Connected beach

Fuengirola Beach Fuengirola Beach

5.8 Pleasant

940m 12 min walk

Connected beach

Playa Para Perros Playa Para Perros

7.8 Very good

1.4km 19 min walk

Playa Penon del Cura Playa Penon del Cura

7.8 Very good

1.8km 24 min walk

Playa Faro de Calaburras Playa Faro de Calaburras

5.9 Pleasant

2km 26 min walk

Playa de San Francisco Playa de San Francisco

5.9 Pleasant

2.9km

Playa de los Boliches Playa de los Boliches

8.4 Very good

2.9km

Playa del Charcon Playa del Charcon

4 Frustrating

Localities

Nearest

Fuengirola • 1.2km

Main locality of province

Malaga • 28.2km

Transport

Airport

FGR • 1km

Bus Station

Estación de Autobuses de Fuengirola • 1.5km

Train Station

Estación de tren Fuengirola • 1.6km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de Santa Amalia?

The coastline of Playa de Santa Amalia is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa de Santa Amalia?

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

The Playa de Santa Amalia is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Playa de Santa Amalia good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

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

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Playa de Santa Amalia 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 gentle.

Is the Playa de Santa Amalia secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Playa de Santa Amalia is a mass tourism destination. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Playa de Santa Amalia?

Playa de Santa Amalia can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de Santa Amalia?

The bar is located right on the Playa de Santa Amalia.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Chiringuito El Cateto - Fuengirola is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de Santa Amalia?

There are 6866 places to stay in the Playa de Santa Amalia area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Playa de Santa Amalia from parking?

The Playa de Santa Amalia 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 Santa Amalia?

There are 1 attractions near Playa de Santa Amalia that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Historic landmark located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de Santa Amalia?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa de Santa Amalia 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 de Santa Amalia (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.