Benajarafe
Vélez-Málaga, Málaga · Andalucía
Description
Together with Valle Niza beach, this forms an extensive dark-sand beach. Generally poorly equipped except near nearby urbanizations.
Benajarafe is a semi-urban beach of sand in Vélez-Málaga (Málaga). The sand is dark.
It measures 3,500 metres long and from 30 to 70 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is moderate.
Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf. It is reached by car. There is parking.
The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at this beach. Hazard signage is recorded.
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
Not recorded in the registry: Surf zone, Diving, Nudism.
Facilities per 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 local signage before swimming.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a lifeguard at Benajarafe?
Yes. The MITECO beach registry records a lifeguard service here. Cover is usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.
How do you get to Benajarafe?
According to the MITECO registry, Benajarafe is reached by car. There is parking.
Is Benajarafe a good beach for children?
Benajarafe has a children's area on record. There is a lifeguard service. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does Benajarafe have a Blue Flag?
Yes. Benajarafe is listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data, an award that requires bathing-water quality, services and environmental information.
Nearby beaches
| Beach | Municipality | Water temperature | Blue Flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilches | Vélez-Málaga | 23.1°C | — |
| Valle Niza | Vélez-Málaga | 23.1°C | — |
| Los Rubios | Rincón de la Victoria | 23.1°C | — |
| Torre de Benagalbón | Rincón de la Victoria | 23.1°C | — |
| Almayate | Vélez-Málaga | 23.1°C | — |
| Rincón de la Victoria | Rincón de la Victoria | 23.1°C | — |
| Torre del Mar | Vélez-Málaga | 23.1°C | Yes |
| Cala del Moral | Rincón de la Victoria | 23.0°C | — |
| La Araña | Málaga | 23.3°C | — |
| Fábrica del Cemento | Málaga | 23.1°C | — |
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