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.

Maruja García Beach Maruja Beach
Fine black sand meets crystal clear water at Playa Maruja Beach
Coordinates: 36°42′48″N 3°30′10″W
Location	Torrenueva Costa, Granada, Spain
Geology	Beach
Dimensions
• Length	300 meters
• Width	15 meters
Elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Website	http://www.torrenuevagranada.es

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.[1]

It is one of the most recommended beaches to visit on the Costa Tropical.[2]

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

• Torrenueva Costa
• Costa Tropical

References

External links

• Maruja García Beach
• View at Google Maps
• Maruja García Beach at TripAdvisor