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 El chanquete

Spain, Mediterranean

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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ]
Precision: Approximate

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Latitude: 36° 42.951' N
Longitude: 4° 21.009' W

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In one of the most famous neighbourhoods in Malaga called "el palo".

English (Translate this text in English): In one of the most famous neighbourhoods in Malaga called "el palo".

English (Translate this text in English): In one of the most famous neighbourhoods in Malaga called "el palo".

English (Translate this text in English): In one of the most famous neighbourhoods in Malaga called "el palo".

DistanceIn the city

WalkShort walk (5-15 mn)

Easy to find?Easy to find

Public access?Public access

Special accessDon't know

 Surf Spot Characteristics

Surf Spot Quality

Wave qualityNormal

ExperienceAll surfers

FrequencySometimes break

Wave

TypeSand-bar

DirectionRight and left

BottomSandy with rock

Power

Normal lengthShort (< 50m)

Good day lengthShort (< 50m)

Tide, Swell and Wind

Good swell direction

Good wind direction

Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 1m+ / 3ft+

Best tide positionAll tides

Best tide movementRising tide

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Week crowdFew surfers

Week-end crowdCrowded

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 Additional Information

This beach can be surfed with levante or poniente winds, but it´s better if you go on a "poniente day" from october

English (Translate this text in English): This beach can be surfed with levante or poniente winds, but it´s better if you go on a "poniente day" from october

English (Translate this text in English): This beach can be surfed with levante or poniente winds, but it´s better if you go on a "poniente day" from october

English (Translate this text in English): This beach can be surfed with levante or poniente winds, but it´s better if you go on a "poniente day" from october

Atmosphere

the wave is not a good wave, is just to take a little fun

English (Translate this text in English): the wave is not a good wave, is just to take a little fun

English (Translate this text in English): the wave is not a good wave, is just to take a little fun

English (Translate this text in English): the wave is not a good wave, is just to take a little fun

General

This is one of the 5 best spots in malaga.

English (Translate this text in English): This is one of the 5 best spots in malaga.

English (Translate this text in English): This is one of the 5 best spots in malaga.

English (Translate this text in English): This is one of the 5 best spots in malaga.

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By lightning_bill@hotmail.com , 16-10-2005

wanna no some gd surf spots in malaga.. - hello, im moving to malaga some time late 06.. an i should be going to malaga in Nov to look at the house an that, wont mind doing some surifng. could any 1 help me out?? bill

By anonymous , 03-10-2005

Any waves near malaga airport? - Hi, ime off to spain for a few weeks near malaga, and am desparate to get a good surf in before winter. I don,t have a lot of experiance of surfing and are hoping to find a surf school out there that can help me a bit. So if you know anything, please tell me. Jack

By anonymous , 01-12-2003

no title - Más spots en www.iespana.es/malagasurf

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