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Description
Playa con zonas de fondo rocoso situada en una zona poco urbanizada al este del término municipal.
El Charcón is a semi-urban beach of sand and rock in Mijas (Málaga). The sand at El Charcón is greyish.
It measures 800 metres long and 15 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
Sea conditions at El Charcón per the registry: calm water. El Charcón is reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.
El Charcón is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. El Charcón has hazard signage on record.
- Length
- 800 metros
- Width
- 15 metros
- Sand type
- Grisáceo (Arena / Roca)
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Aguas tranquilas
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Costa del Sol de Marbella
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto de Fuengirola
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🛟 Lifeguard
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚰 Foot wash
- 🅿️ Parking
- ⛱️ Umbrella rental
- 🛏️ Sunbed rental
- 🍽️ Restaurants
- 🌿 Nudism (partial)
Not recorded in the registry for El Charcón: Wheelchair access, Toilets, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving.
Facilities at El Charcón 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Charcón?
Yes. A lifeguard service is recorded at El Charcón, though it is usually seasonal: check the hours when you get there.
How do you get to El Charcón?
According to the MITECO registry, El Charcón is reached easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.
Is El Charcón a good beach for children?
El Charcón has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. Check the flag at El Charcón on the day: conditions change with the wind.
Does El Charcón have a Blue Flag?
No. El Charcón is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Castillo (Fuengirola), 2 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive El Charcón is.
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