Water temperature at Benajarafe

🌊 Water temperature 19.2°C Pleasant

🌡️ Air temperature 16.3°C

💨 Wind 7 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Blue Flag

Junto con la playa de Valle Niza, forma una extensa playa de arena oscura. En general no tiene buenos equipamientos, excepto en las zonas donde se asientan las urbanizaciones próximas.

Benajarafe is a semi-urban beach of sand in Vélez-Málaga (Málaga). The sand at Benajarafe is dark.

It measures 3,500 metres long and from 30 to 70 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for Benajarafe: moderate surf. Benajarafe is reached by car, and has parking.

The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at Benajarafe. Benajarafe has hazard signage on record.

Length: 3.500 metros
Width: De 30 a 70 metros
Sand type: Oscura (Arena)
Occupancy: Medio
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital Comarcal Axarquía
Nearest marina:: La Caleta de Vélez

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🛟 Lifeguard
♿ Wheelchair access
🚿 Showers
🚻 Toilets
🚰 Foot wash
🅿️ Parking
👶 Children's area
⚽ Sports area
⛱️ Umbrella rental
🛏️ Sunbed rental
🍽️ Restaurants

Not recorded in the registry for Benajarafe: Surf zone, Diving, Nudism.

Facilities at Benajarafe 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Benajarafe?

Yes. A lifeguard service is recorded at Benajarafe, though it is usually seasonal: check the hours when you get there.

How do you get to Benajarafe?

According to the MITECO registry, Benajarafe is reached by car, and there is parking.

Is Benajarafe a good beach for children?

Benajarafe has a children's area on record. Check the flag at Benajarafe on the day: conditions change with the wind.

Does Benajarafe have a Blue Flag?

Yes. Benajarafe is listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data, one of 3 beaches in Vélez-Málaga with it, an award that requires bathing-water quality, services and environmental information.