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Description
La playa de La Mamola pertenece al termino municipal de Polopos. Tiene un paseo marítimo con múltiples servicios turísticos.
La Mamola is an urban beach of sand in Polopos (Granada). The sand at La Mamola is dark.
It measures 1,400 metres long and 70 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.
Sea state recorded by MITECO for La Mamola: calm water. La Mamola can be reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.
The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at La Mamola. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Polopos council: check the signage when you arrive. La Mamola has hazard signage on record.
- Length
- 1.400 metros
- Width
- 70 metros
- Sand type
- Oscura (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Medio
- Sea conditions
- Aguas tranquilas
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Santa Ana
- Nearest marina:
- Club Náutico de Motril
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚻 Toilets
- 🚰 Foot wash
- 🅿️ Parking
- 👶 Children's area
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Not recorded in the registry for La Mamola: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.
Facilities at La Mamola 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Mamola?
Not recorded. La Mamola has no lifeguard in the MITECO registry: expect to swim unsupervised, though Polopos council may add cover in high summer without it reaching the registry. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Castell de Ferro (Gualchos), 8 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to La Mamola?
According to the MITECO registry, La Mamola is reached easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.
Is La Mamola a good beach for children?
La Mamola has a children's area on record and the registry describes calm water. Check the flag at La Mamola on the day: conditions change with the wind.
Does La Mamola have a Blue Flag?
No. La Mamola is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Calahonda (Motril), 13 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make La Mamola worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.
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