| Maruja García Beach Maruja Beach | |
|---|---|
| Beach | |
 Fine black sand meets crystal clear water at Playa Maruja Beach | |
| Coordinates: 36°42′48″N 3°30′10″W / 36.71333°N 3.50278°W / 36.71333; -3.50278 | |
| Location | Torrenueva Costa, Granada, Spain |
| Geology | Beach |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 300 meters |
| • Width | 15 meters |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Website | http://www.torrenuevagranada.es |
Maruja García beach, commonly called Playa Maruja, is located in the Spanish municipalities of Motril and Torrenueva Costa, in the province of Granada, autonomous community of Andalusia.
With a width of about 15 meters, it is a dark sand beach that runs along 300 m of coastline between the Port of Motril and Torrenueva Costa. It is located between Playa del Cañón and Playa de La Chincheta. Easily accessible, it has a low occupancy level.
It is one of the most recommended beaches to visit on the Costa Tropical.
The beach refers to Maruja García, a neighbor of the municipality of Torrenueva Costa, named in her honor on behalf of all the mothers, grandmothers and working women of the municipality.
See also
References
- "Maruja García Beach on the website of the Granada Provincial Tourist Board". Retrieved August 11, 2014.
- "Coastal towns in Andalusia perfect for a summer getaway". Retrieved July 21, 2021.