La Butibamba
Mijas, Málaga · Andalucía
Description
A wide, long beach in central La Cala de Mijas, popular and family-friendly with a boat landing area.
La Butibamba is an urban beach of sand in Mijas (Málaga). The sand is golden.
It measures 1,250 metres long and 30 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is moderate.
Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.
The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at this beach. Hazard signage is recorded.
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
Not recorded in the registry: Surf zone, Diving, Nudism.
Facilities per 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 local signage before swimming.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a lifeguard at La Butibamba?
Yes. The MITECO beach registry records a lifeguard service here. Cover is usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.
How do you get to La Butibamba?
According to the MITECO registry, La Butibamba is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.
Is La Butibamba a good beach for children?
La Butibamba has a children's area on record. The registry describes calm water. There is a lifeguard service. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does La Butibamba have a Blue Flag?
Yes. La Butibamba is listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data, an award that requires bathing-water quality, services and environmental information.
Nearby beaches
| Beach | Municipality | Water temperature | Blue Flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Doradas | Mijas | 23.4°C | — |
| El Bombo | Mijas | 23.2°C | Yes |
| El Chaparral | Mijas | 23.8°C | — |
| El Charcón | Mijas | 23.4°C | — |
| Calahonda | Mijas | 22.8°C | Yes |
| El Faro | Mijas | 23.4°C | — |
| El Ejido | Mijas | 23.4°C | — |
| Castillo | Fuengirola | 23.4°C | Yes |
| Calahonda | Marbella | 22.8°C | — |
| Fuengirola | Fuengirola | 23.4°C | Yes |
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