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Description
Blue Flag
Playa estrecha junto en la zona central del litoral mijeño, en el núcleo urbano de la Cala de Mijas. Playa de amplia anchura y longitud, muy concurrida y con ambiente familiar. Posee una zona de varada de embarcaciones.
La Butibamba is an urban beach of sand in Mijas (Málaga). The sand at La Butibamba is golden.
It measures 1,250 metres long and 30 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.
The registry describes the sea at La Butibamba as: calm water. La Butibamba can be reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.
La Butibamba is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. La Butibamba has hazard signage on record.
- Length
- 1.250 metros
- Width
- 30 metros
- Sand type
- Dorada (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Medio
- Sea conditions
- Aguas tranquilas
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Costa del Sol de Marbella
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto Cabopino
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🛟 Lifeguard
- ♿ Wheelchair access
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚻 Toilets
- 🚰 Foot wash
- 🅿️ Parking
- 👶 Children's area
- ⚽ Sports area
- ⛱️ Umbrella rental
- 🛏️ Sunbed rental
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Not recorded in the registry for La Butibamba: Surf zone, Diving, Nudism.
Facilities at La Butibamba 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Butibamba?
Yes. La Butibamba has lifeguards per MITECO; cover usually runs only through the bathing season, and the hours are on the signs.
How do you get to La Butibamba?
According to the MITECO registry, La Butibamba is reached easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.
Is La Butibamba a good beach for children?
La Butibamba has a children's area on record and the registry describes calm water. With children, check the flag at La Butibamba on the day before going in.
Does La Butibamba have a Blue Flag?
Yes. La Butibamba is listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data, one of 3 beaches in Mijas with it, an award that requires bathing-water quality, services and environmental information.
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