Malaga 🏖️ all 135 beaches (Spain, Andalusia)

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At first glance, the diversity of the beaches of the Malaga does not have a prominent distinctive feature. There is no clear predominance of mountain landscapes or crystal sea, on the contrary, everything seems balanced. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why the flow of tourists continues to grow from year to year.

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Senior friendly

Playa de la Arana

La Cala del Moral 1.7 km

Very good

8.1

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand & pebble • Blue water • Crowded in season

6.7 Amenities index

Senior friendly

Playa de Guadalmar

Guadalmar Beach

Torremolinos 5.6 km

Very good

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray fine pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

7.2 Amenities index

Senior friendly

Playa de las Buganvillas

Urbanizacion Playa Mijas 0.2 km

Good

7.9

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue water • Crowded in season

5.9 Amenities index

Senior friendly

Playa Para Perros

Fuengirola 2.1 km

Good

7.8

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray fine pebble • Blue water • Crowded in season

7.2 Amenities index

Senior friendly

Playa de la Cala

Barriada Blas Infante 0.3 km

Good

7.8

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue water • Crowded in season

7.2 Amenities index

Playa Penon del Cura

Urbanizacion Playa Marina 1.7 km

Good

7.8

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Crowded in season • Sand & Rocks bottom

2 Amenities index

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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 135 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Malaga.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Malaga

Playa de Torre de Benagalbon

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue water, Sand bottom

Spain, Las Casillas 3.1 km

Playa de Tubalita

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom

Spain, La Paloma 0.4 km

Playa de Punta Plata

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Blue water, Sand & Pebbles bottom

Spain, Sol Granados del Mar 0.4 km

Playa de la Duquesa

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue water, Fine pebbles bottom

Spain, Colonia Infantil de Sabanillas 1.5 km

Playa de Cortijo Blanco

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Blue pure water

Spain, San Pedro de Alcantara 1.6 km

Playa de Valle-Niza

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue water, Fine pebbles bottom

Spain, Aldehuela 2.6 km

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Sandy beaches in Malaga

Playa de los Boliches

8.4

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water

Spain, Fuengirola 1.7 km

Playa El Bombo

8.3

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water

Spain, Urbanizacion Torrenueva 0.2 km

Playa de la Fontanilla

8.3

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water

Spain, Marbella 1.2 km

Playa de Santa Amalia

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue water

Spain, Fuengirola 1.2 km

Playa el Salon

8.2

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue water

Spain, Nerja 0.4 km

Playa de Santa Ana

8.2

Beach resort, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue water

Spain, Arroyo de la Miel 1.3 km

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The best beaches in small bays in Malaga

Playa de la Calahonda

Calahonda Beach

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand

Spain, Nerja 0.4 km

Playa Bonita Beach

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom

Spain, Benalmadena 1.9 km

Calita Playa

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray shell sand, Turquoise pure water, Shell sand bottom

Spain, La Paloma 1.1 km

Playa la Caletilla

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand

Spain, Nerja 0.3 km

Carabeo Beach

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand

Spain, Nerja 0.6 km

Playa del Cristo

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Sand bottom

Spain, Trocha de Guadalobon 1.8 km

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Wild and hidden beaches in Malaga

Playa de la Caleta

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble

Spain, Nerja 3.1 km

Playa del Molino de Papel

7.5

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Blue pure water

Spain, Rio de la Miel 3.1 km

Playa de Chullera

7.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble

Spain, La Paloma 1.3 km

Playa Ardales

7.2

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Spain, El Chorro 4.4 km

Playa del promontorio.

7.1

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access

Spain, El Chorro 4.3 km

Playa Limite Cadiz, Malaga

6.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water

Spain, La Paloma 1.4 km

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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Malaga

Playa de Torrox

Torrox Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water

Spain, El Morche 2.9 km

Playa de Lagos

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue water

Spain, El Morche 1.9 km

Playa de Algarrobo Costa

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue water

Spain, Caleta de Velez 1.7 km

Playa del Pinillo

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water

Spain, Marbella 2.2 km

Playa del Cable

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water

Spain, Marbella 1.4 km

Playa del Chaparral

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand

Spain, Urbanizacion Chaparral 0.3 km

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Kite surfing beaches in Malaga

Playa nudista Guadalmar

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue water

Spain, Torremolinos 4.6 km

Playa El Dedo

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue water

Spain, La Cala del Moral 3.6 km

Playa de las Acacias

7.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Blue water

Spain, Malaga 4.7 km

Playa Guadalmansa 2

5.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Sand bottom, Kite or windsurfing

Spain, Guadalmansa Playa 0.1 km

Playa Ancha

4.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Sand bottom

Spain, La Perla de Bahia 0.8 km

Playa de los Monteros

4.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Green water, Sand bottom

Spain, Marbella 4.1 km

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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Malaga, they are as follows:

The region's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of gray color.
Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 92.
The average distance from the road to beach in Malaga is less than 500 meters. 133 beaches are relatively easy to access, and 2 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The vast majority of Malaga beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Dozens of beaches in Malaga attract every year not only relaxation lovers but also those travelers who prefer outdoor activities and, first of all sup boarders, kayakers, kite surfers.

So, let's see what activities you can do on the beaches:

SUP is a relatively young sport that attracts more and more followers every year. Whether you are an experienced SUP rider or want to discover this activity, Malaga is the perfect place for you. More than 16 beaches are popular among SUP boarders. Who knows, you will become an enthusiastic fan of SUP after visiting these beaches.
Kite or windsurfing. We know firsthand how difficult it is sometimes to find the right place for your favorite activity, especially if it is kite or windsurfing. So if you are a fan of these activities, then Malaga may be the right choice for you, as there are over 8 beaches popular among kiters and windsurfers. There will be a fair wind, we are sure!
Sea kayaking is an excellent alternative to long walks along the coast. Instead of being bored on the beach, you can go for a leisurely journey and discover the beauty of the neighboring coves, inlets and wild beaches. Remember, the main gems are always accessible only from the water. Kayaking is an excellent active lifestyle solution for both professionals and beginners. About 9 beaches in Malaga can be interesting for kayakers, the most popular are: Playa de la Caleta, Playa de la Duquesa.

Do you love an active lifestyle but would prefer something other than water activities? Then on the beaches of Malaga you can actively spend time playing volleyball. Although this region does not have the privileged status of the volleyball capital of Spain, it may well compete for this title because there are about 11 beaches where you can play volleyball.

For campers, important information is the availability of campsites in the region. There are such places near the 7 beaches of Malaga. 2 of them are a kind of wild camp, formed spontaneously by lovers of this type of recreation and did not have an infrastructure. 5 of them are official campsites, with all the necessary (showers, toilets, shops, cafes).

Latest reviews on Malaga's beaches

Playa los Toros

10 Gavster

We've been going as a big group every Sunday for a few years now, and it's an absolutely fantastic spot to relax with family and friends. The restaurant and bar are both amazing.

Guadalmar Beach Playa de Guadalmar

10 Lorelei Kai

This was the first beach I had the chance to visit in Malaga, which is known for its crowded beaches. I found this beach to be quite peaceful and relaxing, allowing me to truly enjoy my time there. There is also a lovely chiringuito that offers reasonably priced food and drinks with a nice view of the sea. I visited in early September, so I can't speak to how busy it might be in the middle of summer.

Playa De Zaragoza

8 Max Sterling

We were very pleased with the beautiful beach of Real de Zaragoza, especially because our area lacks good sunsets.

Benalmadena beach

8 Kaden Harrison

Playa de Santa Ana is situated on Benalmadena beach in the Malaga district. Although it's a great spot for those who like to take in the sights, if you're more of a laid-back and chill kind of person, it's not the place for you. The area is populated by a lot of older folks strolling with their grandkids, with lots of fancy restaurants and bars around. I visited for five days, but I won't be returning.

Playa de la Rada

8 Ramon

This beach near Estepona is not a great choice for relaxation. It is one of the least attractive beaches in the region, with grimy sand and a rundown, budget-style resort atmosphere. It is definitely not worth the effort.

Carihuela Beach Playa de la Carihuela

10 Nolan Van der Meer

The beach is fantastic - it has a cozy atmosphere and the people there are incredibly friendly and helpful.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 56 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 32.4°C and water up to 24.4°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 12.4°C and water to 15.7°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Malaga? In total there are 135 beaches and the most popular is Playa de los Boliches.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Malaga?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Malaga, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 135 beaches in total, of which about 16 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

Sandy / Best sandy beaches in Malaga (105 beaches)
Free to visit / Best beaches with free access in Malaga (133 beaches)
Located within settlements / Best natural beaches in Malaga (19 beaches)

They are also usually:

Easily accessible / Best beaches with easy access in Malaga (133 beaches)
With amenities / Best beaches with basic amenities in Malaga (108 beaches)
With minimal crowds in season / Best beaches without crowds in Malaga (11 beaches)
With high cleanliness / Best beaches with perfect cleanliness in Malaga (117 beaches)

The best beaches in Malaga:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Malaga?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Malaga, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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How to view all beaches in Malaga on map?

To view and filter by characteristics all beaches of Malaga, use the link below:

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Malaga?

Most of the beaches located in Malaga are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Malaga?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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All beaches in Malaga with natural shade (3 beaches)

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Malaga?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Malaga by occupancy.

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If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

Highly crowded beaches in Malaga (4 beaches)

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Which beaches in Malaga are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in Malaga according to the recommended audience:

How to view all beaches by amenities details in Malaga?

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Malaga?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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About Malaga

General information

Popular destinations

Rio de la Miel

Nerja

Arroyo de la Miel

Urbanizacion La Esperanza

Almayate Bajo

Cabo Bermejo

Torremolinos

Benalmadena

Caleta de Velez

Guadalmansa Playa

Torrox

Malaga

Albayalde

Fuengirola

La Cala del Moral

Rincon de la Victoria

Urbanizacion Los Verdales

Torre del Mar

Urbanizacion Torrenueva

Urbanizacion Playa Marina

San Pedro de Alcantara

Marbella

Urbanizacion La Mairena

Guadalmina Baja

Colonia Infantil de Sabanillas

Casares del Sol

La Paloma

La Perla de Bahia

El Morche

Estepona

Gazela Hills

Laguna Village

Trocha de Guadalobon

Playa de la Arana

Guadalmar Beach

Playa de las Buganvillas

Playa Para Perros

Playa de la Cala

Playa Penon del Cura

Popular types of Malaga beaches

Quitest and lonely beaches in Malaga

Playa de Torre de Benagalbon

Playa de Tubalita

Playa de Punta Plata

Playa de la Duquesa

Playa de Cortijo Blanco

Playa de Valle-Niza

Sandy beaches in Malaga

Playa de los Boliches

Playa El Bombo

Playa de la Fontanilla

Playa de Santa Amalia

Playa el Salon

Playa de Santa Ana

The best beaches in small bays in Malaga

Calahonda Beach

Playa Bonita Beach

Calita Playa

Playa la Caletilla

Carabeo Beach

Playa del Cristo

Wild and hidden beaches in Malaga

Playa de la Caleta

Playa del Molino de Papel

Playa de Chullera

Playa Ardales

Playa del promontorio.

Playa Limite Cadiz, Malaga

Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Malaga

Torrox Beach

Playa de Lagos

Playa de Algarrobo Costa

Playa del Pinillo

Playa del Cable

Playa del Chaparral

Kite surfing beaches in Malaga

Playa nudista Guadalmar