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Playa del Velerín
From Estepona centre10 min
DurationHalf day (3–5 h)
DifficultyEasy
PriceFree
Best timeMay–October
KidsSí
AddressUrbanización El Velerín, Estepona (junto a la Torre del Velerín)
About
- One of the quietest and most secluded beaches in the municipality
- Pine forests separate the beach from the natural area
- Old Velerín watchtower next to the beach
- Chiringuito Torre Velerín, one of the best rated on the Estepona coast
Good to know
- Parking: it's limited since the new housing developments of 2022; arrive early
- Eating: Chiringuito Torre Velerín: paella, espetos (sardines grilled on skewers), fish and seafood; book in summer
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