Playa de la Hípica, Melilla, Blue Flag beach in Melilla, Spain.
Playa de la Hípica is a beach on the Spanish coast of Melilla featuring fine sand and Mediterranean waters. It stretches approximately 580 meters in length with an 80-meter width, offering a quiet shoreline with clear water.
The beach earned Blue Flag certification through sustained commitment to environmental standards and water quality maintenance over many years. This recognition reflects ongoing efforts to protect the coastal area.
The beach draws local families who spend their evenings here, making it a social hub where people enjoy the seaside and connect with each other.
The beach offers showers, restrooms, and equipment rentals, with more than 100 parking spaces near the entrance on the ML-106 road. Expect these facilities to be busier during peak summer season.
From this shore, visitors can see both Spanish and North African landscapes at the same time, offering a rare view of two continents. This geographic position makes the location distinctive for understanding regional geography and cross-cultural connections.
GPS coordinates: 35.27438,-2.93033
Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:25
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