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Description
Playa extensa y poco urbanizada, muy próxima a la carretera N-340. Tiene algunos servicios. Forma una unidad con la playa de Mazagarrobo.
El Peñoncillo is a semi-urban beach of sand and gravel in Torrox (Málaga). At El Peñoncillo the sand is dark.
It measures 1,800 metres long and from 10 to 30 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.
The registry describes the sea at El Peñoncillo as: moderate surf. El Peñoncillo can be reached by car, and has parking.
El Peñoncillo is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. No hazard signage is recorded at El Peñoncillo.
- Length
- 1.800 metros
- Width
- De 10 a 30 metros
- Sand type
- Oscura (Arena / Grava)
- Occupancy
- Alto
- Sea conditions
- Oleaje moderado
- Access
- Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Comarcal Axarquía
- Nearest marina:
- La Caleta de Vélez
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🛟 Lifeguard
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚻 Toilets
- 🚰 Foot wash
- 🅿️ Parking
- ⛱️ Umbrella rental
- 🛏️ Sunbed rental
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Not recorded in the registry for El Peñoncillo: Wheelchair access, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Nudism.
Facilities at El Peñoncillo 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Peñoncillo?
Yes. The MITECO beach registry records lifeguards at El Peñoncillo, usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.
How do you get to El Peñoncillo?
According to the MITECO registry, El Peñoncillo is reached by car, and there is parking.
Is El Peñoncillo a good beach for children?
El Peñoncillo has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at El Peñoncillo on the day before going in.
Does El Peñoncillo have a Blue Flag?
No. El Peñoncillo is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Ferrara (Torrox), 2 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, El Peñoncillo can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.
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