Playa Del Palo(El Palo Beach)

Located in the port city of Malaga on southern Spain’s Costa del Sol, Playa del Palo is a long, narrow, and beige colored beach that is situated in a protected cove between two breakwaters.  Also known as El Palo Beach, Playa del Palo has been awarded the Blue Flag by the European Union for its cleanliness and has the Q Seal of Tourism for its water quality.  Playa del Palo was named after a small inn named ‘El Palo’ which was a part of the small neighborhood of Del Palo.  Del Palo hosts the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel celebrations every year on July 16 that features religious processions, concerts, and flea markets near Playa del Palo.  Playa del Palo is a family-friendly beach because of its shallow waters and is backed by palm trees with small lawns where you will find many small families picnicking.

Playa del Palo offers many amenities including lifeguards, restrooms, showers, grass lawns, water sport equipment rentals, a playground, and a promenade with restaurants, cafés, bars, and souvenir shops. 

There are many fun activities at Playa del Palo including swimming, diving, boating, kayaking, sunbathing, and beach walking. 

Getting to Playa del Palo is very easy – the beach’s free parking lot is located at C. Almte. Enríquez, 29017 Málaga and provides easy access to the beach. 

If you are looking for attractions near Playa del Palo, you can drive 12 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 del Palo 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 two-minute drive of Playa del Palo.  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 del Palo 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 del Palo, you can drive 20 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 del Palo, 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.