Playa de la Carihuela
4.6★ · 1,368 Google ratings, Andalusia
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 60 m away
Walk
50 m · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 70 m away
Water
24.1°C · modelled, no buoy nearby
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
2.3 km of shoreline
Sand
100 m from the water to the back
Map of Playa de la Carihuela
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1Parking and covered shelter50 m from the listing2Restrooms70 m from the listing3Showers100 m from the listing4Drinking water50 m from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Plan walks along the extended promenade
The long, well-maintained promenade connects to Benalmadena and offers abundant restaurants, bars, and shops for a full day outing.
Rent sunbeds and umbrellas early
Sunbeds cost 8 to 10 euros per person and availability decreases as the day progresses in peak season.
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 · 2018–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2018–2026
Visit in winter or early morning
The beach gets packed in late afternoon during summer, with crowds making the promenade difficult to navigate.
Expect strong currents and undertow
Multiple reviewers mentioned dangerous undertow conditions that caught them off guard while swimming.
Prepare for aggressive street vendors
Expect persistent sellers of sunglasses, purses, and trinkets walking the beach and promenade.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
25.0°C · overcast
Water
24.1°C · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.3 m · 4 s apart
Wind
0 km/h from the N
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, 10:19 PM.
Practical
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📍 Spain
🅿 Parking 60 m from the listing
🌊 Water 50 m away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 70 m away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Playa de la Carihuela?
The nearest mapped parking area is 60 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Playa de la Carihuela?
50 m in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Playa de la Carihuela have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 70 m from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
