A beach locals use
Far less visitor-crowded than La Malagueta, and much wider.
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A long beach west of central Málaga, among the widest in the city and the least crowded with visitors. The difference between it and the better-known La Malagueta east of the centre is who uses it: Malagueta is the visitors' beach with its restaurants, stalls and crowds, while this is a working beach used by people from Málaga. The sand is dark grey — volcanic in origin, as on most of the region's coast — and the space is far wider. Along it runs a long seafront promenade used for running and cycling, and traditional chiringuito restaurants grill sardines on skewers in sand-filled boats — Málaga's original method of grilling fish, seen on this beach more than anywhere. You should know the water here is open Mediterranean rather than a sheltered bay: the waves are stronger on windy days, and the safety flags need attention. The beach is free and always open, with public facilities, showers and limited shade. It is reached on foot along the seafront from central Málaga or by bus in minutes.
Far less visitor-crowded than La Malagueta, and much wider.
Grilled on skewers in sand-filled boats — Málaga's original method.
Used for running and cycling, and it walks back to the city centre.
West of central Málaga
Málaga's way of grilling sardines: the fish are threaded onto cane skewers and planted at an angle in an old wooden boat filled with sand, with a wood fire lit beside them so they cook by side heat rather than over the flame. It is served at the beach restaurants, and summer is its season, when the sardines are at their fattest.
La Misericordia for space, quiet and a local feel; La Malagueta for proximity to the centre, facilities and life. For genuinely beautiful beaches go east towards Nerja or west towards Benalmádena — Málaga's own beaches are practical rather than spectacular.
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