Santa Ana
Benalmádena, Málaga · Andalucía
Description
Set within the Cabo Busto landscape, offering scenic views and drawing good crowds.
Santa Ana is an urban beach of sand in Benalmádena (Málaga). The sand is dark.
It measures 450 metres long and from 15 to 60 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is high.
Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf. 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Santa Ana?
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 Santa Ana?
According to the MITECO registry, Santa Ana is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.
Is Santa Ana a good beach for children?
Santa Ana has a children's area on record. There is a lifeguard service. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does Santa Ana have a Blue Flag?
Yes. Santa Ana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bil Bil | Benalmádena | 23.1°C | — |
| Malapesquera | Benalmádena | 23.0°C | Yes |
| Arroyo de la Miel | Benalmádena | 23.4°C | — |
| Fuente de la Salud | Benalmádena | 23.3°C | Yes |
| Torrevigía | Benalmádena | 23.4°C | — |
| Torrequebrada | Benalmádena | 23.4°C | — |
| Las Yucas | Benalmádena | 23.4°C | — |
| La Carihuela | Torremolinos | 23.3°C | — |
| Benalnatura | Benalmádena | 23.1°C | — |
| La Viborilla | Benalmádena | 23.1°C | — |
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