Malaga is blessed with miles and miles of beaches, with La Malagueta Beach being the closest to the city center. The Playa de la Malagueta is a popular choice for both locals and tourists both for sunbathing and swimming. The La Malagueta Beach is 60 meters wide and 2,500 meters long. It is actually an artificial beach made from sand imported from the Sahara desert. Nonetheless, it is a great place to just laze around and relax while eating your fill of pescaito frito.