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El Abanico Beach

Beach in Maitencillo, on Chile's Central Coast.

Not approved for swimmingModerate waves

Maitencillo's surf beach, with schools and gear rental nearby. It has a left point break at its southern end and several beach-break peaks over sand, with waves usually from waist to head high.

Ideal for

beginner and intermediate surfing, bodyboarding, atmosphere

Getting there

In front of the Maitencillo waterfront (Av. del Mar).

Dogs

No published ban; ask locally

Services

No confirmed services

⚠ Not approved for swimming; on good swell days it fills up with surfers.

Swimming classification: 2024/25 – Playas Chile app classification (DIRECTEMAR) reported by La Bahía Online, 01-03-2025; not listed among approved beaches in 2025/26 listings (Dec 2025/Jan 2026). Sources: labahiaonline.cl · mondo.surf · jetsmart.com · es.wikipedia.org