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Description
Playa situada en el entorno de la urbanización del mismo nombre. Se trata de una playa estrecha con baja afluencia de público y fondo de rocas.
El Ancón is a semi-urban beach of sand and gravel in Marbella (Málaga). The sand at El Ancón is golden.
It measures 950 metres long and 10 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.
Sea state recorded by MITECO for El Ancón: moderate surf. El Ancón is reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.
No lifeguard service is recorded at El Ancón; if Marbella council adds cover in summer, it will be on the signage at the entrance. No hazard signage is recorded at El Ancón.
- Length
- 950 metros
- Width
- 10 metros
- Sand type
- Dorada (Arena / Grava)
- Occupancy
- Medio
- Sea conditions
- Oleaje moderado
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Costa del Sol de Marbella
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto Deportivo José Banús
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚻 Toilets
- 🅿️ Parking
- ⛱️ Umbrella rental
- 🛏️ Sunbed rental
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Not recorded in the registry for El Ancón: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Nudism.
No data
- Foot wash
Facilities at El Ancón 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 El Ancón?
Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at El Ancón; if Marbella council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Nagüeles (Marbella), 1 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to El Ancón?
MITECO records that you get to El Ancón easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.
Is El Ancón a good beach for children?
El Ancón has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at El Ancón on the day before going in.
Does El Ancón have a Blue Flag?
No. El Ancón is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Marbella Club (Marbella), 3 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive El Ancón is.
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