Estepona is located between Marbella and Manilva, it is one of the westernmost towns on the Costa del Sol. Without a doubt this town in Malaga has many places to visit, you will not get tired of visiting the most fun and beautiful spots of this city.
It is clear that Estepona is known for having the perfect beaches to spend the summer, but this time we are going to talk about La Galera beachIf you want to know more about the rest of the coastline, here we tell you about it How many beaches does Estepona have?.
Why is it called Galera beach?
La Galera beach is so called because of the Torre de la Galera which is just a few metres away. You can access this beach quickly and easily either on foot or by car as it has a small car park. In case you are not located far enough, this beach is within walking distance of the beach Bahia Dorada, another place you must visit if you go to Estepona.
Another of the characteristics of La Galera beach is its dark sand (with round pebbles) and turquoise waters, with rocky areas, full of nature, with ideal waters for snorkelling and scuba-diving lovers, etc.
When we talk about the space that Galera beach has, we are talking about 2km long and 30m wide, enough space to leave your towel, take a dip, eat some snacks and soak up a bit of Malaga's sun. Here are two of the activities we recommend you to do in Estepona, although there are many more available in the area:
La Galera beach is a beach of tourist and photographic interest.
Estepona is a tourist town that will not fail to surprise you, we are sure of that. La Galera is the perfect place to enjoy mild temperatures, that is to say, Estepona is the ideal place not to roast in the heat. Although it's not only about the good temperatures, it also has incredible panoramic views... For these reasons Malaga, specifically the municipality of Estepona, is so visited by tourists, and no wonder!
But don't think that La Galera is a crowded or overcrowded beach, it is a non-urban beach with plenty of space, if you are running away from crowded areas this is what you are looking for.
