| Maruja García Beach | |
| Other Name: | Maruja Beach |
| Type: | Beach |
| Photo Width: | 300px |
| Photo Alt: | Fine black sand meets crystal clear water at Playa Maruja Beach |
| Map Width: | 300px |
| Map Alt: | Maruja García Beach in Torrenueva Costa |
| Relief: | 1 |
| Location: | Torrenueva Costa, Granada, Spain |
| Coordinates: | 36.7133°N -3.5028°W |
| Elevation Ft: | 0 |
| Surface Elevation M: | --> |
| Length: | 300 meters |
| Width: | 15 meters |
| Geology: | Beach |
| 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.[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.