Playa de Pedregalejo, Mediterranean beach in Este District, Málaga, Spain
Pedregalejo Beach is a stretch of Mediterranean shoreline with dark sand divided into several small coves and a coastal promenade lined with wooden boats. The waterfront reflects layers of development with restaurants, facilities, and structures built up over time along the sand.
This area began as a fishing settlement where the local economy centered on maritime activities. The wooden boats and waterfront structures that remain today mark the long span of this tradition.
Restaurants along the promenade prepare espetos, traditional grilled sardines cooked on wooden boats filled with sand and olive wood fires. This cooking method has shaped local dining for generations and remains central to how people eat here.
The beach is easy to reach by bus and has showers, lifeguards, and sunbed rentals available. Plan to arrive early in the morning or later in the afternoon when it is less crowded.
The ferry from Melilla causes a phenomenon called la ola del Melillero, which creates unexpected shifts in water level at the shore. Visitors who time their visit right can watch the water surge unexpectedly as the ship passes by.
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