Water temperature at Arroyo Hondo

🌊 Water temperature 19.8°C Pleasant

🌡️ Air temperature 16.2°C

💨 Wind 6 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

Air, wind and UV are estimates from a weather model, fetched today, 04:00 · Open-Meteo

Description

Playa con gran afluencia de público, junto al Hotel Playa Bonita.

Arroyo Hondo is a semi-urban beach of sand, pebbles and gravel in Benalmádena (Málaga). The sand at Arroyo Hondo is dark.

It measures 620 metres long and 15 metres (media) wide; recorded occupancy is high.

The registry describes the sea at Arroyo Hondo as: moderate surf. Arroyo Hondo can be reached easily on foot, and has parking.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at Arroyo Hondo. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Benalmádena council: check the signage when you arrive. Hazard signage is recorded at Arroyo Hondo.

Length: 620 metros
Width: 15 metros (media)
Sand type: Oscura (Arena / Bolos / Grava)
Occupancy: Alto
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie fácil
Reference hospital:: HAR - Hospital de Alta Resolución de Benalmádena
Nearest marina:: Puerto de Benalmádena

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🚿 Showers
🚻 Toilets
🚰 Foot wash
🅿️ Parking
⛱️ Umbrella rental
🛏️ Sunbed rental
🍽️ Restaurants

Not recorded in the registry for Arroyo Hondo: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Nudism.

Facilities at Arroyo Hondo according to the MITECO beach registry. “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty. Always check the signs at the beach before you swim. Beach registry: March 2026 edition.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a lifeguard at Arroyo Hondo?

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at Arroyo Hondo, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Benalmádena council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Torremuelle (Benalmádena), under 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Arroyo Hondo?

MITECO records that you get to Arroyo Hondo easily on foot, and there is parking.

Is Arroyo Hondo a good beach for children?

Arroyo Hondo has no children's area on record. Check the flag at Arroyo Hondo on the day: conditions change with the wind.

Does Arroyo Hondo have a Blue Flag?

No. Arroyo Hondo is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Carvajal (Fuengirola), 3 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make Arroyo Hondo worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.