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Playa del Saladillo
From Estepona centre15 min
DurationHalf day (3–5 h)
DifficultyEasy
PriceFree
Best timeMay–October
KidsSí
AddressCalle Sotavento, Estepona
About
- About 3 km of dark sand reaching the mouth of the Guadalmansa river
- Dunes and pine forests of high ecological value separate it from the housing developments
- Areas of natural shade, very welcome in summer
- Good services: sunloungers, toilets, showers, children's area and a few chiringuitos
- Nearby, the Torre del Saladillo (watchtower)
Good to know
- You reach it through the streets of the housing developments; there's no single large car park
- Moderate waves: in windy weather, El Cristo is better with children
- It's split into several stretches: look for the dunes section for more peace
Near here
Bodeguita Santa María (Arrocería Pescados y Mariscos Santa María)Rice dishes, fish and seafood · Cancelada · 15 minFish, seafood and rice restaurant on a pedestrian street in Cancelada, in the east of Estepona.
The Garden by La RosaArgentine grill · Zona este · 20 minArgentine grill with a garden terrace, dinner only.
Sonora BeachChiringuito (beach bar) · Los Granados Playa · 15 minRelaxed chiringuito (beach bar) with its red parasols, music and sun loungers, next to the coastal path.
El Cortijo de RamiroMediterranean cuisine · San Pedro · 15 minDinner-only restaurant with a terrace among bougainvillea, linen tablecloths and soft live music, near the beach.