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Description
Estrecha franja de de costa junto a la N-340, con zonas de rocas sin arena y de difícil acceso.
El Chaparral is a semi-urban beach of sand and rock in Mijas (Málaga). The sand at El Chaparral is greyish.
It measures 850 metres long and 10 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
Sea state recorded by MITECO for El Chaparral: calm water. El Chaparral is reached on foot, with difficulty and by car, and has parking.
El Chaparral is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. Hazard signage is recorded at El Chaparral.
- Length
- 850 metros
- Width
- 10 metros
- Sand type
- Grisácea (Arena / Roca)
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Aguas tranquilas
- Access
- A pie difícil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Costa del Sol de Marbella
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto de Fuengirola
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🛟 Lifeguard
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚻 Toilets
- 🚰 Foot wash
- 🅿️ Parking
- ⛱️ Umbrella rental
- 🛏️ Sunbed rental
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Not recorded in the registry for El Chaparral: Wheelchair access, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Nudism.
Facilities at El Chaparral 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Chaparral?
Yes. The MITECO beach registry records lifeguards at El Chaparral, usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.
How do you get to El Chaparral?
MITECO records that you get to El Chaparral on foot, with difficulty and by car, and there is parking.
Is El Chaparral a good beach for children?
El Chaparral has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. Before swimming at El Chaparral, check the flag and the day's sea state.
Does El Chaparral have a Blue Flag?
No. El Chaparral is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is La Butibamba (Mijas), 1 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive El Chaparral is.
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