La Perla

Benalmádena, Andalucía

Measured · Copernicus Marine, Puertos del Estado

🌊 Water temperature 19.8°C Pleasant
🌡️ Air temperature 16.2°C
💨 Wind 6 km/t
☀️ UV index 0.0

Air, wind and UV are estimates from a weather model, fetched today, 04:00 · Open-Meteo

Description

Playa muy pequeña, ubicada entre dos espigones artificiales.

La Perla is a semi-urban beach of sand, pebbles and gravel in Benalmádena (Málaga). The sand at La Perla is dark.

It measures 120 metres long and 12 metres (media) wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions at La Perla per the registry: moderate surf and rocky seabed. La Perla is reached on foot, with difficulty, and has parking.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at La Perla. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Benalmádena council: check the signage when you arrive. The registry lists no hazard signage at La Perla.

Length
120 metros
Width
12 metros (media)
Sand type
Oscura (Arena / Bolos / Grava)
Occupancy
Bajo
Sea conditions
Oleaje moderado / Fondo rocoso
Access
A pie difícil
Reference hospital:
HAR - Hospital de Alta Resolución de Benalmádena
Nearest marina:
Puerto de Fuengirola

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

Not recorded in the registry for La Perla: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. La Perla has no lifeguard in the MITECO registry: expect to swim unsupervised, though Benalmádena council may add cover in high summer without it reaching the registry. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Torremuelle (Benalmádena), under 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to La Perla?

MITECO records that you get to La Perla on foot, with difficulty, and there is parking.

Is La Perla a good beach for children?

La Perla has no children's area on record. Check the flag at La Perla on the day: conditions change with the wind.

Does La Perla have a Blue Flag?

No. La Perla is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Carvajal (Fuengirola), 2 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive La Perla is.

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