El Palo

Málaga, Andalucía

Measured · Copernicus Marine, Puertos del Estado

🌊 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

Playa urbana de calas pequeñas, ambiente familiar y buenos equipamientos.

El Palo is an urban beach of sand in Málaga (Málaga). The sand at El Palo is dark.

It measures 1,150 metres long and 30 metres (media) wide; recorded occupancy is high.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for El Palo: moderate surf. El Palo can be reached easily on foot; no parking is recorded.

The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at El Palo. Hazard signage is recorded at El Palo.

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

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

Not recorded in the registry for El Palo: Parking, Surf zone, Diving, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

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

How do you get to El Palo?

MITECO records that you get to El Palo easily on foot, but no parking is recorded.

Is El Palo a good beach for children?

El Palo has a children's area on record. Before swimming at El Palo, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does El Palo have a Blue Flag?

No. El Palo is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Los Álamos (Torremolinos), 13 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive El Palo is.

Temperature trend

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