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El Charcón

78Very goodAguas de piscina. Sin el olor a cloro.
Mijas·Málaga·18° water·0 m waves+ weather
Status today: No reports
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Photos of El Charcón

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Sea & weather

Open-Meteo Marine
0mNow
0m+1h
0m+2h
0m+3h
0m+4h
0m+5h

Sunlight

Sunrise-Sunset API
07:25Sunrise
13h 40mDaylight hours
21:06Sunset

Tides at El Charcón today

Lunar estimate
▲ High
01:31
2.4m
▼ Low
07:44
0.2m
▲ High
13:57
2.3m
▼ Low
20:09
0.2m
Coefficient: 109Spring tides

Water and air temperature at El Charcón

Open-Meteo
18°CAir temperature
18°CWater temperature
19°CFeels like
UV 0UV index
89%Humidity

Wind at El Charcón today

NESO
Speed4 km/h
Max gust14 km/h
DirectionSO

Flag and jellyfish at El Charcón

Open-Meteo estimate
Green flag
Calm sea, safe for swimming
Low jellyfish risk
No jellyfish expected

Water quality at El Charcón

EEA · 2006/7/CE
Excelente
Compliant samples99%
Season2024
ClassificationExcelente (Directiva 2006/7/CE)
Actividades acuáticas
0mPlana
Mar en calma. no apto surf
Periodo: 8s
4km/h SO
18°C
Surf
0m · 8s · 4km/h
Windsurf
4km/h SO
Kitesurf
Poco viento
Snorkel
5m visibilidad
Buceo
Agua 18°C · Traje 3mm
Kayak
Condiciones ideales
Visibilidad subacuática: Regular
5m de visibilidadClorofila: 0.80 mg/m³
Est.
Previsión 5 días
Hoy
Nublado
20° 17°
Seco
Jue 30
Nublado
22° 16°
Seco
Vie 1
Nublado
23° 15°
Seco
Sáb 2
Nublado
21° 18°
0.9mm
Dom 3
Lluvia
21° 16°
0.3mm

How to get there

By car. open in Google Maps By public transport By bike Walking
Access typeA pie fácil / Coche
RoadA-7
Bus typeInterurbano
MarinaPuerto de Fuengirola (4,5 km.)
Tráfico, afluencia y donde aparcar, parking cercaTiempo real
4%
ocupación
Vacía
Mejor hora hoy: 8pm (9% ocupación)
12am6am12pm6pm11pm
Temporada media · Día laborable

Restaurants near El Charcón

OpenStreetMap · 800m
Punjab Palace
Restaurante · 171m · €€
Ver →
Playa Marina
Cafetería · 226m · €€· Mo-Su 12:00-01:00
Web+34 622665538
Ver →
Indian Ocean
Restaurante · 255m · €€
Ver →
Frog & Co.
Bar · 836m · €€· Mo-Sa 17:00-23:00
Ver →
Wazza Beach Bar
Bar · 1450m · €€
Ver →

Hotels near El Charcón

OpenStreetMap · 2km
Hotel Chaparral Holidays
★★★☆☆
1548m · €€
Web+34951743863
Hotel IPV Palace & Spa
★★★★☆
2256m · €€€
Web+34 952 92 20 00
The Orange House Boutique Hotel
★★★☆☆
2659m · €€
Hotel Carmen
★★★☆☆
2690m · €€
Fuengirola Beach
★★★☆☆
2699m · €€
Web+34 951062700

Campsites nearby

OpenStreetMap
⛺
Costa del Sol Glamping Village
Glamping· ★★★★
2.1 km · Motorhomes
+34 951 33 48 40
⛺
La Cala de Mijas Autocaravanas
Autocaravanas· ★★
3.3 km · Motorhomes
⛺
Lucas Bushcraft - Supervivencia
Camping· ★★★
4.9 km · Motorhomes · Tents
⛺
Camping Los Jarales
Camping· ★★★
6.6 km · Motorhomes · Tents
⛺
Camping Suomi Village
Camping· ★★★
7.0 km · Motorhomes · Tents

Facilities & services

MITECO
Sí · LifeguardSí · ShowersNo · AccessibleSí · ParkingNo · Blue FlagNo · Dogs allowedNo · ToiletsSí · Foot washersSí · BinsSí · CleaningNo · PhonesNo · Tourist officeNo · Kids areaNo · Sports areaSí · Umbrella rentalSí · Sunbed rentalNo · Nautical rentalNo · Yacht clubSí · Bars/restaurantsSí · Bus service

Information about El Charcón

MITECO 2024
Length800 m
Average width15 m
CompositionArena
Typearena
OccupationBajo
EnvironmentSemiurbana
Coastal facadeSemiurbana
Sea conditionsAguas tranquilas
Protected areaYes
MunicipalityMijas
ProvinceMálaga
RegionAndalucía
Coordinates36.507084° N, -4.64722° E
City Hall websiteVisit website
Official MITECO recordVisit website
HospitalHospital Costa del Sol de Marbella
Distance18 km.
Call 951976669112

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About El CharcónEverything you need to know ↓

Playa con zonas de fondo rocoso situada en una zona poco urbanizada al este del término municipal.

If you're planning to visit El Charcón, you're choosing one of the most authentic beaches in Málaga. It stretches 800 metres in length and 15 metres wide, with fine sand and waters typical of southern Spain, with very hot summers and warm water. It has lifeguard service, showers and nearby parking, so you can visit with peace of mind. Please note that dogs are not allowed on this beach, especially during the high season. Check the water temperature, wave height and crowd levels before you go — everything is updated here in real time.

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Frequently asked questions about El Charcón

How is the water at El Charcón today?+

Water temperature at El Charcón is 18°C with 0m waves.

What flag does El Charcón have today?+

Green flag. Calm sea, safe for swimming.

Are there jellyfish at El Charcón?+

Low jellyfish risk. No jellyfish expected.

How windy is it at El Charcón?+

Wind at El Charcón is 4 km/h with gusts of 14 km/h (SO).

What time is high tide at El Charcón?+

Today's high tides at El Charcón are at 01:31 and 13:57 (2.4m). Coefficient 109, spring tides.

Is there parking near El Charcón?+

Yes, there is parking near El Charcón.

Are dogs allowed at El Charcón?+

No, dogs are not allowed at El Charcón.

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Beach facts
Length800 m
Width15 m
SandArena
Typearena
CrowdingBajo
CALM
The sea is waiting for you
Updated · 29 Apr, 23:42
Best time to go
11:00-14:00
Low UV (0). Midday is perfect: warmer water