Ten kilometres from Málaga, Cala del Moral has kept what many beaches on this coast have lost: the soul of a fishing district. Six hundred metres of fine sand, a fish market every morning and beach bars where the shellfish comes straight off the boats. A beach for anyone who travels for the cooking.
Getting there
By car: free parking on the streets of the fishing district. Noticeably easier to park than in central Rincón de la Victoria. By public transport: Rincón de la Victoria town buses stop at Cala del Moral, and it’s also reachable from Málaga on intercity buses.
Facilities
- ✓ Lifeguard in season
- ✓ Beach bar
- ✓ Showers and toilets
- ✓ Free parking
The most authentic fish market on the eastern coast
The best thing about Cala del Moral isn’t on the sand but at the fresh fish market by the harbour, open Tuesday to Sunday mornings. The beach bars along the front buy directly from the boats and serve white prawns, anchovies and squid at prices that would be unthinkable in Málaga city. It’s the kind of authenticity that’s increasingly hard to find on a coastline given over to tourism.
What to do nearby
The Cueva del Tesoro at Rincón de la Victoria is five minutes away by car. Central Rincón and its full promenade are ten minutes away. Málaga city is 20 minutes.
Places to stay nearby
Small apartments in the fishing district for anyone wanting the most authentic experience, or fuller facilities in central Rincón ten minutes away.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is the Cala del Moral fish market?
- Beside the district’s small fishing harbour, open Tuesday to Sunday mornings.
- Is there free parking?
- Yes, on the streets of the fishing district. No trouble even in summer.
- Is it suitable for families?
- Yes, with a lifeguard and a calm atmosphere. Ideal combined with the local food scene.
The verdict
Cala del Moral is for people who travel for the food as much as the sun. Come on a Tuesday morning, buy at the market and eat on the beach with the freshest fish on the coast.
