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Description
Playa de ocupación baja, con arena fina y formaciones dunares
El Pinillo is a semi-urban beach of sand and pebbles in Marbella (Málaga). The sand at El Pinillo is greyish.
It measures 1,730 metres long and from 10 to 30 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.
The registry describes the sea at El Pinillo as: moderate surf. El Pinillo is reached on foot, with difficulty, and has parking.
El Pinillo is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. El Pinillo has hazard signage on record.
- Length
- 1.730 metros
- Width
- De 10 a 30 metros
- Sand type
- Grisácea (Arena / Bolos)
- Occupancy
- Medio
- Sea conditions
- Oleaje moderado
- Access
- A pie difícil
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Costa del Sol de Marbella
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto Deportivo de Marbella
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🛟 Lifeguard
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚻 Toilets
- 🚰 Foot wash
- 🅿️ Parking
- ⛱️ Umbrella rental
- 🛏️ Sunbed rental
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Not recorded in the registry for El Pinillo: Wheelchair access, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Nudism.
Facilities at El Pinillo 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Pinillo?
Yes. A lifeguard service is recorded at El Pinillo, though it is usually seasonal: check the hours when you get there.
How do you get to El Pinillo?
According to the MITECO registry, El Pinillo is reached on foot, with difficulty, and there is parking.
Is El Pinillo a good beach for children?
El Pinillo has no children's area on record. Before swimming at El Pinillo, check the flag and the day's sea state.
Does El Pinillo have a Blue Flag?
No. El Pinillo is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is El Cable (Marbella), 1 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make El Pinillo worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.
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