Playa de Algarrobo Costa
4.2★ · 99 Google ratings, Andalusia
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Rooftop lot · 200 m away
Walk
200 m · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 500 m away
Water
24.1°C · modelled, no buoy nearby
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.2 km of shoreline
Sand
100 m from the water to the back
Map of Playa de Algarrobo Costa
1
1Parking200 m from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Expect black sand with many stones
The beach is primarily dark sand mixed with pebbles; the left section has larger rocks in the water.
Plan for restaurants and a long promenade
The seafront boulevard offers abundant affordable dining and bars, making it appealing for families seeking a day out beyond swimming.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2021–2026
Bring water shoes or sandals
Large rocks and stones cover the shoreline and extend into the water, making bare feet uncomfortable.
Visit on weekdays or shoulder season
Summer weekends draw crowds so dense that visitors report being unable to find space.
Check water quality before swimming
Several visitors report dirty water, litter, and debris at different times, though others found it clear and calm.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
25.0°C · mostly clear
Water
24.1°C · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.3 m · 4 s apart
Wind
2 km/h from the WSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 07:00 | High tide | ↑ |
| 13:00 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 19:00 | High tide | ↑ |
Modelled · Open-Meteo
Last updated Sep 3, 10:20 PM.
Practical
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📍 Province of Málaga
🅿 Parking 200 m from the listing
🌊 The listing sits on the shoreline
🚽 Restrooms 500 m away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Playa de Algarrobo Costa?
The nearest mapped parking area is 200 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Playa de Algarrobo Costa?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Playa de Algarrobo Costa have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 500 m from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
