El Playazo Beach
El Playazo Beach is the longest beach in Nerja and one of the municipality’s best spots for those looking for space and a greater sense of freedom.
El Playazo Beach is the longest beach in Nerja and one of the municipality’s best spots for those looking for space and a greater sense of freedom. Situated to the west of the town, it stretches out in front of an area of farmland and retains a less urbanised landscape than the beaches close to the centre.
Its long stretch of dark sand and gravel makes it possible to find peaceful spots even during the busiest months. It is common to see visitors walking along the seafront, doing sport or enjoying an informal meal in one of the traditional establishments located close to the beach.
El Playazo shows a different side of Nerja: open, agricultural and less shaped by urban development. It is especially recommended for spending several hours by the Mediterranean, admiring the mountains of the Axarquía and enjoying some of the broadest sunsets on the Nerja coast.
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Beach information
Beach fact sheet
Blue Flag 2026Jellyfish today
Today, 21/08/2026, the jellyfish risk is no risk. The water is at 26.3°C.
No recent sightings recorded at El Playazo Beach.
No swimmer has reported jellyfish here in recent days. In these conditions swimming is usually calm, though it is always wise to stay alert.
If a jellyfish stings you
- Get out of the water and go to the nearest lifeguard post.
- Rinse the area with sea water (never fresh water) and remove any remains without rubbing.
- If there is no lifeguard, call 112 or Nerja Civil Protection.
Expected crowds
Best time to visit
The swimming season runs from June to October. The best months to enjoy the beach with good weather and fewer people are May, June, September and October.
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