Map view of Playa Chica beside the El Medano fishing pier and promenade.

Playa Chica

Good for families.

Get there

Sun and clouds

Comfortable air; mixed sun and UV stays low.

Air

Light breeze

From south-west; light cooling breeze.

Wind

Medium waves

Check the flag and water before swimming.

Waves

Detailed weather forecast for Playa Chica

Good for a beach walk Sun and clouds and light cooling breeze. At the beach: check the flag and water before swimming. Best today 07:00-10:00 low UV and light wind 18:00-20:00 lower UV and light wind Updated: 02:46

Now

Beach flags

Check the flag on the beach before entering the water. Reports can change during lifeguard hours.

No flag report now

Green flag

Bathing is normally allowed. Still follow lifeguard advice.

Yellow flag

Bathe with caution and stay close to shore.

Red flag

Do not bathe.

Closed or prohibited

Beach access or bathing is closed. Follow local signs and lifeguard advice.

No flag report

No trusted flag observation for the current patrol window.

Purple flag

Marine fauna warning, often jellyfish or other harmful fauna.

Black and white checkered flag

Water-sports sector; swim outside that marked area.

Red flags around a zone

Local danger or no-bathing zone.

Red and yellow bicolor flag

Limited safe bathing area when the wider beach has red conditions.

Blue flag

Quality and services award, not today's bathing condition.
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Beyond the beach

Tapas spread with croquetas, pan con tomate, tortilla, anchovies, prawns, and olives. La Boqueria Taberna El Medano El Medano 180 m · 3 min 4.7 (610) · Google Maps Grilled fish, seared tuna, prawns, papas arrugadas, mojo sauces, and lemon. Restaurante El Ancla El Medano 1.1 km · 14 min 4.7 (836) · Google Maps Surf-cafe brunch with eggs, avocado toast, roasted vegetables, fruit, granola, and coffee. Veinte 04 Surf Cafe El Medano 160 m · 3 min 4.0 (1,646) · Google Maps

Good to know

Best for

Families, couples, view-seeking walkers, and comfort-focused visitors

Beach type

Dark-sand beach, calmer water from breakwaters

Size

100 m by 15 m

Parking

Yes

Arrive through El Medano and walk in from the harbor-side promenade.

Best arrival point

Playa Chica promenade access

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Parking nearby

Recommended

El Medano harbor-side parking area

2-5 min walk · 300 m · moderate · free

Closest practical target for the Playa Chica and harbor-side promenade area.

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Street parking

El Medano harbor-side streets

2-4 min walk · 250 m · Avenida Magallanes · Calle Bocinegro · hard

Use marked bays and avoid port operations, resident access, and loading zones.

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Use signed public spaces and keep port, loading, and resident areas clear.

Public transport

El Médano

5-8 min walk · 550 m · Routes: 470

Use the El Medano stop area for TITSA line 470, then walk down to the harbor-side cove.

Transit directions

Toilets

No

Showers

Yes

Accessibility

Yes

Food nearby

Yes

Shops nearby

Yes

Lifeguard

No

Nearby beaches

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