Water temperature at La Araña

🌊 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 estrecha, en el barrio de La Araña. Aunque no ofrece buenos servicios, tiene una afluencia considerable de vecinos de la zona.

La Araña is an urban beach of sand in Málaga (Málaga). The sand at La Araña is dark.

It measures 325 metres long and 20 metres (media) wide; recorded occupancy is high.

Sea conditions at La Araña per the registry: moderate surf. La Araña can be reached on foot and by car, and has parking.

The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at La Araña. La Araña has hazard signage on record.

Length: 325 metros
Width: 20 metros (media)
Sand type: Oscura (Arena)
Occupancy: Alto
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie / Coche
Reference hospital:: Clínica Parque San Antonio
Nearest marina:: Puerto de El Candado

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🛟 Lifeguard
🚿 Showers
🚻 Toilets
🚰 Foot wash
🅿️ Parking
⛱️ Umbrella rental
🛏️ Sunbed rental
🍽️ Restaurants

Not recorded in the registry for La Araña: Wheelchair access, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Yes. A lifeguard service is recorded at La Araña, though it is usually seasonal: check the hours when you get there.

How do you get to La Araña?

MITECO records that you get to La Araña on foot and by car, and there is parking.

Is La Araña a good beach for children?

La Araña has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at La Araña on the day before going in.

Does La Araña have a Blue Flag?

No. La Araña is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Benajarafe (Vélez-Málaga), 11 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive La Araña is.