Water temperature at El Candado

🌊 Water temperature 19.8°C Pleasant

🌡️ Air temperature 16.1°C

💨 Wind 5 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Pequeña playa junto al Puerto Deportivo de El Candado.

El Candado is a semi-urban beach of sand in Málaga (Málaga). At El Candado the sand is dark.

It measures 125 metres long and 30 metres (media) wide; recorded occupancy is high.

Sea conditions at El Candado per the registry: moderate surf. El Candado can be reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.

El Candado is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. El Candado has hazard signage on record.

Length: 125 metros
Width: 30 metros (media)
Sand type: Oscura (Arena)
Occupancy: Alto
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Clínica Parque San Antonio
Nearest marina:: Puerto de El Candado

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🛟 Lifeguard
♿ Wheelchair access
🚿 Showers
🚰 Foot wash
🅿️ Parking
⛱️ Umbrella rental
🛏️ Sunbed rental
🍽️ Restaurants
🌿 Nudism

Not recorded in the registry for El Candado: Toilets, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Yes. The MITECO beach registry records lifeguards at El Candado, usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.

How do you get to El Candado?

According to the MITECO registry, El Candado is reached easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.

Is El Candado a good beach for children?

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

Does El Candado have a Blue Flag?

No. El Candado is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Benajarafe (Vélez-Málaga), 13 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, El Candado can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.