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Description
La Playa de La Rada, situada frente al casco urbano, ha sido recientemente regenerada. Es muy extensa y concurrida, cuenta con gran número de servicios.
La Rada is an urban beach of sand in Estepona (Málaga). The sand at La Rada is dark.
It measures 2,300 metres long and from 30 to 80 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.
Sea state recorded by MITECO for La Rada: calm water. La Rada can be reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.
La Rada is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. La Rada has hazard signage on record.
- Length
- 2.300 metros
- Width
- De 30 a 80 metros
- Sand type
- Oscura (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Alto
- Sea conditions
- Aguas tranquilas
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospiten Estepona
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto Deportivo de Estepona
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 Rada: Surf zone, Diving, Nudism.
Facilities at La Rada 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Rada?
Yes. The MITECO beach registry records lifeguards at La Rada, usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.
How do you get to La Rada?
According to the MITECO registry, La Rada is reached easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.
Is La Rada a good beach for children?
La Rada has a children's area on record and the registry describes calm water. With children, check the flag at La Rada on the day before going in.
Does La Rada have a Blue Flag?
No. La Rada is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is El Cristo (Estepona), 2 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make La Rada worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.
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