GUADALMINA
Location: on the N 340 direction Cadiz,
after passing the entrance arch to San Pedro Alcántara,
take the bypass on the left, to the beach.
Services: Showers and public utilities,
bins, hammocks and parasols, Lifeguards and first aid
services, and a security team provided by the Red Cross
and Civil protection agency.
Description: It situated inside one
of the most luxurious enclaves of the Costa del Sol,
surrounded by the golf course of Guadalmina, this beach
offers the possibility to combine relaxation and sport.
It situated next to San Pedro Alcántara, in a
zone under archaeological protection where they have
unearthed vaults and historic ruins dating to the third
century. The sports offering themselves are fishing
and nautical sports. On the beach windsurfers and water
bikes are widespread. Two beach clubs and chiringuitos
offer the visitor a wide array of typical bites at reasonable
prices.
PLAYA
LINDAVISTA
Location: on the N 340, direction Cadiz,
to the height of the entrance to San Pedro Alcántara,
to take the bypass to Avenida Mediterraneo take a right
you can find parking close to the beach in a eucalyptus
rich zone.
Services: Has showers and public utilities,
jet skis rent service, bins, lifeguards and first aid
services. Beach security is provided by the Red Cross
and Civil Protection Agency in the summer months.
Description: It has the typical golden
sands of the Mediterranean. Rich deposits of Basilica
are found alongside called Vega Del Mar. To the north
lies an area under archaeological protection, which
adds to the traditional traits of sun and sand. It has
two clubs and chiringuitos which offer a wide range
of traditional foods and beverages of the med. Windsurfing
and water bikes are found along the sands.
SAN PEDRO
OF ALCANTARA
Location: In direction
Cadiz by the N-340, take a left on the first roundabout
to the entrance of San Pedro de Alcantara
Services: Has showers and public utilities,
bins, hammocks and parasols, lifeguards and first aid.
It has a paseo maritimo and numerous beach clubs and
chiringuitos.
Description: Urban beach, regenerated,
with promenade, which has many shops and restaurants
and other services. It is a very pleasant beach with
fine sands and moderate swell. It counts on all the
tourists and locals in the nearby bars and restaurants
to fill it when they have had a bite to eat or a drink.
All the traditional drinks and dishes can be enjoyed
along with the sun and sand. The free public playgrounds
attract families in great numbers and great security
teams give the parents the ability to bring their kids
in safety. It can get busy but finding a spot is rarely
too difficult.
CORTIJO
BLANCO
Location: By the N-340 after passing
Puerto Banus, Hotel El Cortijo Blanco. It can be accessed
by foot and by car and is only a stroll away from the
centre of San Pedro de Alcantara,
Services: This beach has showers and
public utilities, Bins, security towers lifeguards Maritime
rescue, and first aid services. It has a playground
and numerous bars and restaurants.
Description: El Cortijo Blanco is a
welcoming beach and a favourite amongst the locals,
for this reason it is not categorized as a tourist beach.
The sands are blond and there are some rounded boulders
of volcanic origin, they come from the nearby river
Guadaiza. The waters are clean and there is a moderate
swell.
NUEVA
ANDALUCIA / EL DUQUE
Location: From auto via del Mediterraneo
take direction Marbella, just past the centre of town
take the exit to Puerto Banus (is signposted). Descend
toward the beach and park the car at the port, The beach
is situated to the west.
Services: Showers and public utilities,
rent of hammocks and parasols, security towers maritime
rescue, first aid and lifeguards. This beach is flanked
by a promenade fed by wooden ramps. Windsurfing kayaking
water bikes and many more activities can be practiced
here. There is also a beach club with a pool and various
chiringuitos.
Description: It is a well protected
beach, situated in a cove formed by two spikes that
protect it from winds and swells. These dunes are made
up of typical Mediterranean golden sands. It is found
in a semi urban surrounding and attracts a medium crowd.
It is located very close to one of the most luxurious
ports of Europe, Puerto Banus. After a day of sun and
sand you can hit the shops restaurants or numerous luxury
clubs there.
RIO VERDE
/ PUERTO BANUS
Location: on the N 340, from Málaga,
catch the bypass to Marbella. The beach is found next
to the Rio Verde Estate and nailed in a zone with remainders
of a Hispanic Roman village dating to the first century
, situated only metres from symbolic estates of the
area including Mezquita, Oasis, Marina Marbella and
Puente Romano.
Services: Has showers and public utilities,
bins, hammocks and parasols for rent, security towers,
maritime rescue and first aid. It has chiringuitos and
a paseo maritimo,
Description: This peaceful beach is
popular for nautical sports due to the rescue services.
The sands are golden, and fine. The area between the
port and the river estuary is known as the beach of
Puerto Banus.
EL ANCON
Location: From auto via del Mediterraneo take
the bypass to Marbella. Also you can take the old crossover
from the N340 to El Ancon Estate.
Services: Showers and public utilities,
bins, Volunteers from the Spanish Red Cross provide
security, maritime rescue, first aid and lifeguards.
There are two chiringuitos.
Description: The Ancón is an
extension of Rio Verde. It has become a popular spot
and attracts many tourists that enjoy the views, sand
and sun as well as the finest of Spanish cuisine in
luxury spots. The quality of the fine golden sands and
the palm and pine trees are two of its main attractions
not forgetting the lack of urbanization that is increasingly
hard to find here on the Costa. Despite not having been
rewarded the blue flag this year, it has all the services,
and in addition you can find some fishing spots amongst
the rocks.
NAGUELES
Location: from auto via del Mediterraneo,
take the bypass to Marbella. Subsequently, you take
the old crossing of the N-340 in direction Algeciras
to the change of direction at to the height of the hotel
Marbella Club or Puenta Romano.
Services: Showers and public utilities,
bins, hammocks and parasols for rent, security towers
first aid and maritime rescue and beach security. On
one side there is a place you can rent Jet Ski and kayaks
etc. It has two beach clubs and chiringuitos.
Description: Is a very pleasant and
extensive beach, with a lot of vegetation in the estates
around. It is nestled between the hotels Marbella Club
and Puente Romano, the beach of Nagüeles has become
a place that combines a five star service with an extensive
range of nautical sports, among them surfing jet skis
and water bikes. It also has a very modern paseo maritimo.
FONTANILLA
Location: It is found
in the centre of Marbella, between the Parque de la
Constitution and the famous lighthouse on the paseo
maritimo.
Services: The central beach of The
Fontanilla has all the possible services. Very comfortable
access for the disabled with ramps and runways to the
beach. It has changing rooms, showers, toilets as well
as area of trees and shade. It has a decorative Elephant
fountain that form an oasis in the trees. Hammocks,
parasols are numerous. There are security towers, chiringuitos
for everyone to enjoy. All sports can also be practiced
to the greatest of safety services.
Description: The length of this beach
is of some 800 meters. It has been hugely regenerated
lately by the Dep. Of Environment. Its sands are not
original and not of the highest quality on the Marbella
coast but it has the advantage of being in the heart
of Marbella.It is frequented by hundreds of tourists
daily due to its comfort and proximity to the metropolis
that is Marbella and the modern paseo maritimo.It is
always full so finding a nice spot may prove difficult.
Many opt to rent a sunbed and parasol from one of the
numerous chiringuitos. The area is packet with sports
bars, restaurants shops and cafes.
EL FARO
Location: From the city centre continue
on Ricardo Soriano and descend on Arias Moldonado, until
Avenida Espana, just beside the Parque de la Constitution.
It is recommended to leave the car here go further by
foot.
Services: Has showers and public utilities,
two oasis-like showers, sources of drinking water, playgrounds
for the kids, parasols and sunbeds, security towers,
lifeguards and first aid services. Windsurfers and water
bikes can be found, along with two chiringuitos.
Description: The El Faro beach is flanked
on one side by a spit which divides it from the port.
It is 300 meters long, has golden original sand. It
is located very centrally in Marbella thus it can get
very busy, arrive early.
LA VENUS
Location: From Marbella town centre,
take the road to the beach just after Parque de la Alameda.
Services: Has showers and public utilities,
hammocks, parasols, sunbeds, bins, security towers first
aid and lifeguards. It has numerous playgrounds for
the kids and three chiringuitos. Many waterspouts can
be practiced along the half kilometre of beach.
Description: It is also found very
centrally located, and thus has earned a family character.
It has the Puerto Deportivo on one side which offers
great views as well as the numerous palm trees that
offer shadow.
EL CABLE
Location: It is situated
beside the Marbella fishing port on the Málaga side.
Leaving Marbella just past the roundabout with a double
ship fountain, before the Marbella Arch take a right
towards the sea.
Services: Showers, hammocks, Oasis
of palm trees with showers, Chiringuitos, It has marked
lighting for watersports and maritime rescue services,
it has all the services except changing rooms.
Description: El Cable is one of the
most famous of Marbella, summer evenings brings concerts,
clubs and entertainment almost nightly. Due to its proximity
to the fishing port the waters can be dirty, but it
is still a favourite amongst the locals. It has natural
fine golden sands.
FUNNY
BEACH
Location: Leaving
Marbella in direction Málaga, just after joining the
N340 take a right to the beach, at the hugh Coca Cola
can. It has parking but it can get very busy.
Services: This beach has an amusement
park attached, complete with Karting, videogames, billiards,
amusement arcade and trampolines. There are two chiringuitos
where you can hire Jet skis, Canoe etc. and of course
sunbeds and parasols.
Description: Funny beach has natural
fine sands and is over 3 kilometres in length. It extends
to the estuary of Rio Real. It is flanked by trees and
bushes; it is a family favourite,
RIO
REAL / LOS MONTEROS
Location: Direction
Málaga on the N340 I take the exit Rio Real,
Services: Not many services exit, there
is a chiringuitos with sunbeds and parasols.
Description: It is 2 km long and extends
to Hotel de los Monteros. It is a continuation of Funny
Beach.
EL ALICATE
Location: Leaving Marbella, direction Málaga,
for only one kilometre. At Hospital Costa Del Sol, take
the exit signed Playa El Alicate.
Services: It has chiringuitos, sunbeds
rental, bins showers telephones, and water bike and
Jet Ski rental. It has extensive parking, and only 200
meters away you can catch a bus to all the local facilities
which include numerous Golf courses.
Description: The beaches El Alicate,
Costabelli and Pinomar are one of the most visited beaches
in Marbella. It extends for two kilometres and has fine
sands and even better services. For one of the busiest
beaches it is also one of the best cared for.
CABO
PINO / ARTOLA
Location: On the N 340, in direction
Málaga, take the Cabo Pino exit, Also you can find parking
on the nearby terraces and access it by foot.
Services: It has public showers, bins,
cleaning services, bus stop chiringuitos, parking, and
the presence of the Red Cross and Civil Protection Agency
Description: Lies in a Bay and the
historic remainders of Torre Ladrones gives it an ancient
feel. It is the only Nudist beach this near to Marbella.It
lies in the protected zone Las Dunes de Artola so there
are few buildings along its length. A chiringuitos with
sunbeds etc is found. It attracts a small to medium
crowd in the summer.
REAL
DE ZARAGOZA
Location: From Málaga,
take The Auto Via del Mediterraneo, a bit before the
city on the right you will clearly see some administration
buildings concerning The Association of Municipalities
of the Western Costa del Sol and the City Residential
Leisure. At this point take the first bypass and descend
towards the sea.
Services: You have showers and public
utilities, paper, parasols and hammocks, security towers
Lifesaving and first aid. It has numerous chiringuitos
among them the world famous Nikki Beach. Watersports
include windsurfing and water bikes. It lies adjacent
to the five stars Hotel Carlos
Description: Real de Zaragoza is one
of the longest in Marbella, 1.8 Km. It has fine firm
golden sands and is nearly always full of young beach
goers enjoying a five star breach service in the nearby
chiringuitos.
LA VIBORA
Location: On the N340 from Málaga take
the bypass to Marbella city centre; It lies beside the
river of La Vibora
Services: Has showers and public utilities,
bins, hammocks and parasols of rent, security towers
and lifesaving and first aid, with a great paseo maritimo
.It has two chiringuitos serving all the traditional
dishes.
Description: This beach being only
650 metres in length is one of the shortest on the Costa,
There are watersports practised but in general it forms
a little hidden corner that can be enjoyed by all.
LAS CHAPAS
Location: It has its own exit off the
n340 signed Las Chapas near the outskirts of Marbella,
There is hardly any parking though, so it is advised
leaving the car in the nearby estates and going on foot.
Services: The three km long beach is
zones for watersports by beacons. It has chiringuitos
of course with changing rooms. One near the Hotel Carlos
and another on the other side near the river Siete Reveulvas.There
is sunbeds and parasol rental, lifeguards and security
towers supplied by the Red Cross.
Description: This beach has its natural
fine golden sands perfect for the barefooted, it is
one of those zones of the Marbella coast that seems
unreal.
LAS
CAÑAS
Location: On the
N340 from Málaga, take the bypass to Marbesa.
Services: Has showers and public utilities,
bins, hammocks and parasols for rent, security towers
and lifeguards, first aid. And beach security. It has
five chiringuitos no less. Scuba diving is the main
sport practiced here.
Description: Las Canas is not the busiest
of the beaches, it has golden fine sands and the waters
are crystal clear perfect for the divers. It makes for
a perfect tranquil spot to relax in the sun.
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