Playa del Peñón, Mediterranean beach by Peñón rock in Salobreña, Spain
Playa del Peñón is a sandy beach on Salobreña's western coast where soft shoreline meets transparent water beneath a tall limestone cliff rising directly from the sand. The beach is compact in size, framed by rocks, and offers safe swimming and walking along the waterline.
The coast served as an important harbor for Phoenicians and Romans who conducted trade and anchored ships here in ancient times. Submerged remains and coastal evidence show this shoreline has drawn people for over two thousand years.
The beach serves as a working space where fishing boats come and go with the tides, connecting residents to generations of maritime tradition. Local restaurants display the day's catch and serve recipes passed down through families who have lived from the sea.
The beach is easily accessible with parking nearby and numerous establishments right on the sand offering food and drinks throughout the day. Arriving in the morning provides the best conditions and fewer visitors during peak season.
Beneath the water surface lie artificial reefs that attract divers and provide homes for numerous fish and coral species. This underwater structure has rapidly filled with life and makes snorkeling on every visit rewarding.
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