SkyOvercast with rain
Málaga · Málaga
Playa del Chanquete
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
615 mSand
Daily high21 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00
Now
Forecast for 18:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Environmental estimate
Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival
Forecast wind and the regional coastline orientation are less favourable for jellyfish transport towards the shore. This is a limited-confidence regional physical indicator; it does not confirm the presence or absence of jellyfish at this beach.
Accumulated wind13 km/h · 97°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with rain and a forecast temperature of 19 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 19 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind E at 37 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.
Next days
Today
Overcast with light rain
Low 18°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 12 km/h Gusts 60 km/h Humidity 81–98% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Mostly cloudy
Low 17°High 23°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 60% ↝ N · 6 km/h Gusts 35 km/h Humidity 60–99% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 15°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 5 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 78–86% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 15°High 23°
☂ Rain 65% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 65–85% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa del Chanquete, also known as El Dedo, is in the El Palo area and combines a family atmosphere with extensive provision. It is an urban beach of dark sand, 615 metres long and 35 metres wide, with a seafront promenade, vegetation, moderate swell and high occupancy. Access is easy on foot or by car via avenida Salvador Allende, with more than 100 parking spaces and an urban bus service; it also has adapted infrastructure. Toilets, showers, food, nautical hire, a sports area and children's games complete the facilities.
Length615 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width35 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire, parasol hire and a children’s area.
Activities
Published information identifies a sports area, water-sports hire, a nautical club, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto de El Candado marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
BusUrban bus service
Safety and assistance
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityClínica Parque San Antonio · 5 km
Access and accessibility
Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Avda. Salvador Allende.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa del ChanqueteDrinks and cafés
near Playa del ChanqueteWhere to stay
near Playa del Chanquete
1
AT Casa Carmen ÁticoCalle Banda del Mar 67, Málaga
532 mapprox.
2
Apartamenos el CenacheroCalle Antofagasta 20, Málaga
933 mapprox.
3
Málaga Hostel - La Moraga de PonienteCalle Conde de las Navas 1
1.6 kmapprox.
4
Hostal MoscatelCalle Conde de las Navas 9
1.6 kmapprox.
5
Hostal Las AcaciasPaseo de las Acacias 5
1.9 kmapprox.
Parking
near Playa del ChanqueteAbout these results: distances are calculated in a straight line and each link opens the stored point, rather than a name search. Position does not imply an editorial recommendation or guarantee opening times or availability.
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