Penon Del Cuervo

Located in the port city of Malaga on southern Spain’s Costa del Sol, Playa Penon del Cuervo is a small, narrow, and rocky beach that features a large rock formation in the middle of the beach.  Also known as Playa Penon del Cuervo Beach, Playa Penon del Cuervo is a very important protected site for the plant species of the malagueña immortelle.  Playa Penon del Cuervo hosts many concerts and moragas (parties around a bonfire) where people cook fish on the beach.  

Playa Penon del Cuervo offers many amenities including lifeguards, restrooms, showers, picnic tables, barbecues, fire pits, benches, water sport equipment rentals, and a playground.  

There are many fun activities at Playa Penon del Cuervo including swimming, surfing, boating, kayaking, sunbathing, and beach walking.  

Getting to Playa Penon del Cuervo is very easy – the beach’s free parking lot named Parking Penon del Cuervo is located at C. Almería, 55, 29017 Málaga and after parking, you will need to walk five minutes east to get to the beach.

If you are looking for attractions near Playa Penon del Cuervo, you can drive 15 minutes to Alcazaba of Malaga that is a medieval Moorish fortress that houses silos and cisterns to allow troops and population of Malaga to survive in the place of an attack during those times.  Picasso Museum Malaga is located in the birth city of the great Spanish painter Pablo Picasso and is home to over 285 works of art donated by members of Picasso’s family.  Segway Malaga Tours provides a complete two-hour tour to the best spots in the city of Malaga.  Another great attraction near Playa Penon del Cuervo is Castillo de Gibralfaro that features tours of castle ruins on the top of Mount Gibralfaro. 

If you get hungry, there are many restaurants within a four-minute drive of Playa Penon del Cuervo.  Canta el Gallo has a spacious patio seating with sea views – it serves a variety of classic Italian dishes like bruschetta, pizza, Sicilian mushrooms, soups, antipasto, pasta, and lasagna.  Hamburgueseria Yankee is a hamburger restaurant with a nice menu that includes hamburgers, French fries, burritos, craft beers, and wine.  The restaurant is well known for its panini sandwiches, wraps, pastries, beverages, friendly staff, and affordable prices – and has outdoor seating.  El Tintero features seafood items, tapas, and traditional tostadas on a terrace with sea views.  El Tintero also has a nice menu including fish dishes, sardines, paella, pies, salads, and steaks.  Another good restaurant near Playa Penon del Cuervo is Le Grand Café El Palo that is a waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating, a terrace with grills, and a nice menu featuring carne, sopas, ensaladas, lobio, pkhali, desserts, cakes, and drinks. 

If you are looking for hotels near Playa Penon del Cuervo, you can drive 22 minutes to the 4-Star Hotel Vincci Malaga is located in front of a popular market with shops and casual eateries and offers a bar, lounge, and Mediterranean restaurant.  Hilton Garden Inn Malaga is a 4-Star hotel that features a pool, lounge, gym, and restaurant – it has beautiful rooms and suites that well-equipped with amenities and a breakfast buffet. If you are looking for budget-friendly hotels near Playa Penon del Cuervo, the 3-Star Holiday Inn Express Malaga has a bar, restaurant, and a terrace with seating and views of the nearby area – and Malaga Nostrum is a 3-Star hotel with a rooftop pool, rooftop bar, restaurant, and game room. Malaga Nostrum provides customers with car and bicycle rental services as well.