{"id":75713,"date":"2023-10-17T18:07:36","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T16:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/visitanddo_1790.test\/?p=75713"},"modified":"2026-10-01T00:02:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T22:02:38","slug":"best-beaches-in-marbella","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/best-beaches-in-marbella\/","title":{"rendered":"The best beaches in Marbella"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"product\"><div class=\"product\">\n<p>Marbella has <strong>27 kilometres of coastline<\/strong> and the beaches vary greatly from one end to the other: urban in the centre, lively in Ban\u00fas and with dunes in Cabopino.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eight beaches from west to east<\/strong>, along with what you need to know about each one.<\/p>\n\n<h2>\u26a0\ufe0f If you\u2019re travelling with children, please read this first<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cabopino is a nudist beach<\/strong> across much of its length, specifically <strong>on the section to the right of the ancient monument<\/strong>. It is highly recommended for families and is hardly ever mentioned.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s not a problem, but it\u2019s worth bearing in mind:<\/strong> If you\u2019re travelling with children and would rather avoid it, stay put <strong>on the left-hand side, next to the bar<\/strong>, which is the family area.<\/p>\n\n<h2>The beaches in the city centre<\/h2>\n\n<h3>Fontanilla Beach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-fontanilla-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"La Fontanilla Beach in the centre of Marbella\" class=\"wp-image-75707\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-fontanilla-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-fontanilla-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-fontanilla-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-fontanilla-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-fontanilla-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-fontanilla-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-fontanilla.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">La Fontanilla, the most central one.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.1 out of 348 reviews.<\/strong> The city\u2019s premier beach, just minutes from the old town and right on the seafront.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Approximate price:<\/strong> a sun lounger with a parasol, a few <strong>\u20ac18 a day<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comprehensive services:<\/strong> showers, beach clubs, massage areas and plenty of restaurants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It&#8217;s filling up<\/strong> during the high season, and especially at weekends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The best thing:<\/strong> the shade provided by the trees along the promenade, which is very welcome in August.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Lighthouse Beach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-del-Faro-Marbella-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Playa del Faro, next to Marbella harbour\" class=\"wp-image-75708\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-del-Faro-Marbella-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-del-Faro-Marbella-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-del-Faro-Marbella-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-del-Faro-Marbella-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-del-Faro-Marbella-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-del-Faro-Marbella-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-del-Faro-Marbella.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is the smallest: 200 metres long by 30 metres wide.<\/strong> It\u2019s tucked away next to the harbour breakwater, which is why the water there is very sheltered.<\/p>\n<p><strong>That is precisely what makes it suitable for young children<\/strong>, although at that size it fills up quickly. <strong>4.3 out of 138 reviews.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>A word of warning from the reviews: the showers are advertised but don\u2019t always work.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h3>Venus Beach<\/h3>\n<p><strong>4.3 out of 538 reviews<\/strong>, and the one most closely linked to the old town: it takes just a few minutes to walk up to Plaza de los Naranjos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Avenida del Mar is in front of it<\/strong>, with the <strong>sculptures by Salvador Dal\u00ed<\/strong> scattered across the esplanade. It is the most photographed promenade in Marbella.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And a specific note:<\/strong> <strong>When you go into the water, there are shells and stones<\/strong>. If you have sensitive feet, wear socks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Approximate price:<\/strong> palapa around <strong>\u20ac10 per person<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>To the west: the Golden Mile and Ban\u00fas<\/h2>\n\n<h3>Nag\u00fceles Beach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-nagueles-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Nag\u00fceles Beach on Marbella\u2019s Golden Mile\" class=\"wp-image-75709\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-nagueles-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-nagueles-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-nagueles-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-nagueles-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-nagueles-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-nagueles-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-nagueles.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.3 out of 261 reviews<\/strong>, and <strong>It\u2019s on the Golden Mile<\/strong>, between the town centre and Puerto Ban\u00fas, near the Marbella Club and the Roman Bridge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It is the quietest of those that are accessible:<\/strong> Soft sand, clean water and fewer people than on city beaches, with beach clubs and good restaurants nearby.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A practical tip:<\/strong> All along the seafront between Ban\u00fas and Marbella there are <strong>free public toilets<\/strong>, which is rather unusual.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Puerto Ban\u00fas Beach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/playa-puerto-banus-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Beach next to the Puerto Ban\u00fas marina\" class=\"wp-image-72264\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/playa-puerto-banus-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/playa-puerto-banus-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/playa-puerto-banus-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/playa-puerto-banus-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/playa-puerto-banus-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/playa-puerto-banus-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/playa-puerto-banus.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>People come here for the atmosphere<\/strong> as well as for a swim: the beach is right next to the harbour, with its yachts, shops and beach clubs <strong>Levante Quay<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The problem is parking.<\/strong> The reviews all agree: <strong>There are only expensive car parks<\/strong> and it gets tricky during the peak season. Arrive early or use public transport.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s one of the dog-friendly beaches<\/strong> of the municipality.<\/p>\n\n<h2>To the east: more space<\/h2>\n\n<h3>Playa del Cable<\/h3>\n<p><strong>4.3 out of 262 reviews.<\/strong> Spacious, open and considerably less crowded than those in the city centre, with the <strong>Cable Tower<\/strong> as a visual reference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It has volleyball nets<\/strong> and plenty of space to lay out your towel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Two honest warnings:<\/strong> <strong>There\u2019s nowhere to buy a drink<\/strong> except for the beach clubs, which are usually packed; and several reviews point out that <strong>the water is less clean<\/strong> than in others.<\/p>\n<p><em>Here is the <strong>Bounty<\/strong>, which is the name the area is commonly known by: it\u2019s a beach restaurant, not the beach itself. On Sundays they serve <strong>live music, salsa and Latin music<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h3>Las Chapas Beach and Elviria<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Vast sandy areas surrounded by pine forests<\/strong>, in the area of housing estates to the east. <strong>4.3 out of 132 reviews.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Important notice:<\/strong> depending on the wind and the water temperature, <strong>jellyfish may be present<\/strong>. This is the area where they are mentioned most often.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Good for watching the sunrise:<\/strong> Several reviews recommend it for a run first thing in the morning.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Cabopino Beach and the Artola Dunes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-Cabopino-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Cabopino Beach and the Artola Dunes in Marbella\" class=\"wp-image-75710\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-Cabopino-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-Cabopino-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-Cabopino-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-Cabopino-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-Cabopino-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-Cabopino-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Playa-Cabopino.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The wooden walkways over the dune ridge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By far the most popular: 4.4 out of nearly 4,800 reviews.<\/strong> It is about 16 kilometres from the city centre, next to the port of Cabopino.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What makes it different<\/strong> are the <strong>Artola Dunes<\/strong>, a protected Natural Monument, with <strong>wooden walkways<\/strong> which cross the dune ridge to the shore. Among the dunes lies the <strong>Torre Ladrones<\/strong>, a 16th\u201317th-century watchtower.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Four things you should know before you go:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>He is a nudist<\/strong> on the section to the right of the monument. The family area is on the left, next to the bar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The car park is large but it gets very full<\/strong> in summer. Go early.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The sand contains dark-coloured minerals<\/strong>, so the water looks greyish. It isn&#8217;t dirt.<\/li>\n<li><strong>There are waves and a few rocks.<\/strong> The water level is falling bit by bit, mind you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s dog-friendly<\/strong>, and has lifeguards and toilets.<\/p>\n\n<h2>\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f How to organise them<\/h2>\n<p><strong>From west to east:<\/strong> Puerto Ban\u00fas \u2192 Nag\u00fceles \u2192 Fontanilla \u2192 El Faro \u2192 Venus \u2192 Cable \u2192 Las Chapas \u2192 Cabopino.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Without a car:<\/strong> Fontanilla, El Faro and Venus. All three are within walking distance of the town centre.<\/li>\n<li><strong>By car:<\/strong> Cabopino is well worth the trip. <strong>About 15 kilometres from La Fontanilla, twenty minutes<\/strong> along the coastal road.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For a full day:<\/strong> the town centre in the morning and Cabopino in the afternoon \u2013 these are the two sides of the coastline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>Travelling from M\u00e1laga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marbella-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Marbella seafront promenade\" class=\"wp-image-75711\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marbella-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marbella-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marbella-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marbella-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marbella-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marbella-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marbella.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We are a local tour operator based in M\u00e1laga with over 50 years\u2019 experience organising trips around Andalusia. <strong>Marbella and Puerto Ban\u00fas by day<\/strong>, with Mijas as a bonus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>And from Marbella<\/strong>, to travel to other destinations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>For the rest of the plan: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/marbella-en-1-dia\/\">Marbella in a day<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/where-to-eat-in-marbella\/\">where to eat<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/what-to-visit-and-what-to-do-in-port-banus\/\">Puerto Ban\u00fas<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/ver-cerca-de-marbella\/\">what to see near Marbella<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n<h3>Is Cabopino a nudist beach?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, for much of its length: the section to the right of the old monument is a nudist beach. It\u2019s worth bearing this in mind, as it\u2019s often recommended as a family beach without this being made clear. Anyone wishing to avoid it should head to the left-hand side, next to the bar, which is the family area.<\/p>\n\n<h3>What is the best beach in Marbella?<\/h3>\n<p>It depends on your plans. Cabopino is the highest-rated \u2014 4.4 out of nearly 4,800 reviews \u2014 for its protected dunes and its spaciousness, although it is 16 kilometres from the centre. If you want to walk from the old town, try La Fontanilla and Venus; and for a peaceful spot with good amenities, try Nag\u00fceles, on the Golden Mile.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Which beach in Marbella is best for children?<\/h3>\n<p>Faro Beach, due to its small size \u2014 200 metres \u2014 and the fact that it is sheltered behind the harbour breakwater, which keeps the water calm. La Fontanilla is also a good choice because of its facilities. At Cabopino, it is worth bearing in mind that there is a nudist section and that there may be waves.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Are there jellyfish on the beaches in Marbella?<\/h3>\n<p>They may appear, particularly in the Las Chapas and Elviria areas, depending on the wind direction and water temperature. This isn\u2019t always the case, so it\u2019s best to ask at the beach bar or check the flags before going for a swim.<\/p>\n\n<h3>How much does a hammock cost in Marbella?<\/h3>\n<p>The sun lounger and parasol set at La Fontanilla costs around 18 euros a day, and the palapas at Venus cost around 10 euros per person. At the beach clubs on the eastern beaches, there are more expensive options that include a drink.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Where can I park if I\u2019m going to the beach in Marbella?<\/h3>\n<p>This is the weak point of the Marbella coastline. In Puerto Ban\u00fas, there are only pay-and-display car parks with high charges; in Cabopino, there is a large car park which is overflowing in summer. 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It\u2019s worth bearing this in mind, as it\u2019s often recommended as a family beach without this being made clear. Anyone wishing to avoid it should head to the left-hand side, next to the bar, which is the family area.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the best beach in Marbella?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It depends on your plans. Cabopino is the highest-rated \u2014 4.4 out of nearly 4,800 reviews \u2014 for its protected dunes and its spaciousness, although it is 16 kilometres from the centre. If you want to walk from the old town, try La Fontanilla and Venus; and for a peaceful spot with good amenities, try Nag\u00fceles, on the Golden Mile.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which beach in Marbella is best for children?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Faro Beach, due to its small size \u2014 200 metres \u2014 and the fact that it is sheltered behind the harbour breakwater, which keeps the water calm. La Fontanilla is also a good choice because of its facilities. At Cabopino, it is worth bearing in mind that there is a nudist section and that there may be waves.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Are there jellyfish on the beaches in Marbella?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"They may appear, particularly in the Las Chapas and Elviria areas, depending on the wind direction and water temperature. This isn\u2019t always the case, so it\u2019s best to ask at the beach bar or check the flags before going for a swim.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much does a hammock cost in Marbella?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The sun lounger and parasol set at La Fontanilla costs around 18 euros a day, and the palapas at Venus cost around 10 euros per person. At the beach clubs on the eastern beaches, there are more expensive options that include a drink.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Where can I park if I\u2019m going to the beach in Marbella?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"This is the weak point of the Marbella coastline. In Puerto Ban\u00fas, there are only pay-and-display car parks with high charges; in Cabopino, there is a large car park which is overflowing in summer. The beaches in the town centre are best reached on foot or by public transport from the town centre.\"}}]}]}<\/script>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marbella has 27 kilometres of coastline and the beaches vary greatly from one end to the other: urban in the centre, lively in Ban\u00fas and with dunes in Cabopino. 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