Marbella has 27 kilometers of coastline distributed in 24 different beaches within the municipality. Here is a list of the names and characteristics of each beach.
GUADALMINA BEACH
Due to where it is and its characteristics this beach is situated within the town of San Pedro de Alcantara, next to the Guadalmina urbanization, being a 1.600 m long and 30 m. wide beach with thick golden sand that is typical to this area of the Mediterranean.
This beach can be qualified as a tourist beach with a medium occupation level. Different water sports can be practiced here such as windsurf, jet skiing, pedalos, etc... Among the services offered is the four star Guadalmina Hotel, there are also two beach clubs and two "chiringuitos" (beach restaurants) with sun beds. Surrounding this beach we can find Bovedas, 3rd century historic ruins, situated within a protected archaeological area.
The water is in good hygienic conditions, and the beach received the BLUE FLAG in 1992. The municipal cleaning delegation carries out the daily cleaning of the beach, both in summer and winter, manually and mechanically.
Equipment and services: this beach has showers and public toilets, waste paper bins, vigilance towers, life saving and first aid equipment, as well as being watched over by life guards in the summer season.
LINDA VISTA BEACH
With its location and characteristics it is situated close to the town of San Pedro Alcantara, next to the Linda Vista Urbanization, this beach is 550m long and 40m wide, with the same type of sand as the previous beach, so typical to this part of the Mediterranean.
The beach can be classified as a tourist beach with a high occupation level and different waters ports can be practiced such as windsurf, pedalos, jet skiing, etc. Among the services included on the beach are two beach clubs and a beach bar. On the northern part of the beach there is a protected archaeological settlement at which it is possible to see the Vega Del Mar Paleo Christian Basilica.
The sea is classified as being in good conditions, and the beach obtained the BLUE FLAG in 1992. The municipal cleaning service carries out the daily maintenance of the beach both manually and mechanically.
Equipment and services: this beach has showers and public toilets, waste paper bins, vigilance towers, life saving and first aid equipment, as well as being watched over by life guards in the summer season.
SAN PEDRO DE ALCANTARA BEACH
Due to its location and characteristics, this beach is situated in the urban area of San Pedro de Alcantara, it is a 1 km long beach and 35 m wide, made up by medium dark sand, proceeding from a regeneration project.
The beach can be classified as a tourist beach with a high occupation level and different waters ports can be practiced such as windsurf, pedalos, jet skiing, etc.
Among the services offered are a recently built promenade that goes all along the beach area. There are 6 beach restaurants with sun beds and one beach club with swimming pool, and paddle court, it also has a children's playing area on the beach, the use of which is free.
The sea is classified as being in very good conditions, and the beach obtained the BLUE FLAG in 1992. The municipal cleaning service carries out the daily maintenance of the beach both manually and mechanically.
Equipment and services: this beach has showers and public toilets, waste paper bins, vigilance towers, life saving and first aid equipment, as well as being watched over by life guards in the summer season.
NUEVA ANDALUCIA BEACH
Due to its location and characteristics it is situated in the area of the urbanizations, next to Nueva Andalucia and close to Puerto Banus, it is 1.100m long and 30m wide, made up by fine blonde sand, typical of the Mediterranean area.
It is a tourist beach with a high occupation level, different water sports are practiced here such as windsurf, jet skiing, pedalos, etc. Among the services offered there are four beach clubs with swimming pools and also six beach restaurants with sun beds.
The sea is classified as being in good conditions, and the beach obtained the BLUE FLAG in 1992. The municipal cleaning service carries out the daily maintenance of the beach both manually and mechanically.
Equipment and services: this beach has showers and public toilets, waste paper bins, vigilance towers, life saving and first aid equipment, as well as being watched over by life guards in the summer season.
PUERTO BANUS BEACH
Due to its location and characteristics, this beach is situated within Nueva Andalucia, to the west of Puerto Banus. It is 1 km long and 50 m wide and is made up by the typical fine blonde sand of the Mediterranean area.
It is a tourist beach with a high occupation level, different water sports are practiced here such as windsurf, jet skiing, pedalos, etc. Among the services offered there are four beach restaurants with sun beds and the beach is surrounded by a pedestrian promenade.
The sea is classified as being in good conditions, and the beach obtained the BLUE FLAG in 1992. The municipal cleaning service carries out the daily maintenance of the beach both manually and mechanically.
Equipment and services: this beach has showers and public toilets, waste paper bins, vigilance towers, life saving and first aid equipment, as well as being watched over by life guards in the summer season.
RÍO VERDE BEACH
Due to its location and characteristics, this beach is situated within the area of the Rio Verde Urbanization, next to the river with the same name, it is a 1.200 m long beach and 30 m wide, made up by black sand that proceeds mostly from the Rio Verde River. Close by are the remains of a Hispano Roman villa from the Ist century, known as the Rio Verde Roman Villa.
It is a tourist beach with a medium occupation level, different water sports are practiced here such as windsurf, jet skiing, pedalos, etc. Among the services offered is the Coral Beach Hotel with four stars, as well as a beach club and three beach restaurants.
The sea is classified as being in good conditions, and the beach obtained the BLUE FLAG in 1992. The municipal cleaning service carries out the daily maintenance of the beach both manually and mechanically.
Equipment and services: this beach has showers and public toilets, waste paper bins, vigilance towers, life saving and first aid equipment, as well as being watched over by life guards in the summer season.
EL ANCON BEACH
Due to its location and characteristics this beach is situated next to the El Ancon Urbanization. It is 900 meters long and 20 meters wide, and is made up be fine blonde medium sand, of the type that is typical to this part of the Mediterranean.
It is a tourist beach with a low occupation level. Among the installations available there are two beach restaurants.
Equipment and services: this beach has showers and public toilets, waste paper bins, vigilance towers, life saving and first aid equipment, as well as being watched over by life guards in the summer season.
NAGÜELES BEACH
Due to its location and characteristics this beach is situated on the Golden Mile of Marbella, next to the Marbella Club Urbanization. It is 800 meters long and some 50 meters wide, made up by blonde colored sand proceeding from a regeneration process. The beach is flanked by a recently built promenade.
It is a tourist beach with a high occupation level, different water sports are practiced here such as windsurf, jet skiing, pedalos, etc. Among the services offered are two of the most representative hotels in Marbella, the Hotel Puente Romano and the Hotel Marbella Club, both with four stars, as well as two beach clubs and a beach restaurant.
The sea is classified as being in good conditions, and the beach obtained the BLUE FLAG in 1992. The municipal cleaning service carries out the daily maintenance of the beach both manually and mechanically.
Equipment and services: this beach has showers and public toilets, waste paper bins, vigilance towers, life saving and first aid equipment, as well as being watched over by life guards in the summer season.
CASA BLANCA BEACH
Due to its location and characteristics this beach is situated within the urbanization area, more precisely at the Casa Blanca Urbanization. It is 2 KM long and 45 m wide, made up by regenerated blonde colored sand. The beach is flanked by a recently built promenade.
It is a tourist beach with a medium occupation level, different water sports are practiced here such as windsurf, jet skiing, pedalos, etc. Among the services offered are six beach restaurants with sun beds.
The sea is classified as being in good conditions, and the beach obtained the BLUE FLAG in 1992. The municipal cleaning service carries out the daily maintenance of the beach both manually and mechanically.
Equipment and services: this beach has showers and public toilets, waste paper bins, vigilance towers, life saving and first aid equipment, as well as being watched over by life guards in the summer season
LA FONTANILLA BEACH
Due to its location and characteristics, this beach is situated within the urban area of Marbella and is 800 m long and 30 m wide, made up by black regenerated sand. The whole beach is flanked by the pedestrian promenade and it is next to the Leisure Port in Marbella.
It is a tourist beach with a high occupation level, different water activities are practiced here such as pedalos, etc. Among the services offered are ten beach restaurants with sun beds.
The sea is classified as being in good conditions, and the beach obtained the BLUE FLAG in 1992. The municipal cleaning service carries out the daily maintenance of the beach both manually and mechanically.
Equipment and services: this beach has showers and public toilets, waste paper bins, vigilance towers, life saving and first aid equipment, as well as being watched over by life guards in the summer season
EL FARO BEACH
Due to its location and characteristics, this beach is found situated to the West of the Leisure Port in Marbella, more concretely between the Port entrance and the breaker, in the very center of Marbella. It is 300 m long and 35 m wide and the sand is of the autochthonous type, blonde and fine.
It is a tourist beach with a high occupation level, different water activities are practiced here such as pedalos, etc. Among the services offered are two beach restaurants as well as children's games on the beaches that are free to use.
The sea is classified as being in good conditions, and the beach obtained the BLUE FLAG in 1992. The municipal cleaning service carries out the daily maintenance of the beach both manually and mechanically.
Equipment and services: this beach has showers and public toilets, waste paper bins, vigilance towers, life saving and first aid equipment, (the Red Cross rescue base is situated in the Leisure Port) as well as being watched over by life guards in the summer season
LA VENUS BEACH
Due to its location and characteristics, this beach is found situated in urban area of Marbella, close to the Marbella Sports Port and finalizing at the limit with the Represa River, it is 500 m long and 40 meters wide, made up by black regenerated sand.
It is a tourist beach with a high occupation level, different water activities are practiced here such as pedalos, etc. Among the services offered are three beach restaurants with sun beds, as well as children's games on the beach that are free to use.
The sea is classified as being in good conditions, and the beach obtained the BLUE FLAG in 1992. The municipal cleaning service carries out the daily maintenance of the beach both manually and mechanically.
Equipment and services: this beach has showers and public toilets, a shower in an oasis, waste paper bins, vigilance towers, life saving and first aid equipment, as well as being watched over by life guards in the summer season
LA BAJADILLA BEACH
Due to its location and characteristics, this beach is situated in the urban area of Marbella, close to the fishing port and neighborhood. It is 700 m long and 35 m wide and is made up by medium grain black sand.
It is a popular tourist beach with a high occupation level; Among the services offered are three beach restaurants with sun beds.
The sea is classified as being in good conditions, and the beach obtained the BLUE FLAG in 1992. The municipal cleaning service carries out the daily maintenance of the beach both manually and mechanically.
Equipment and services: this beach has showers and public toilets, a shower in an oasis, waste paper bins, vigilance towers, life saving and first aid equipment, as well as being watched over by life guards in the summer season EL CABLE BEACH
Due to its characteristics and location, this beach is situated in a mainly un-built area, reaching from the Fishing Port to the Rio Real River, being 1.300 m long and 40 m wide, with fine golden sand.
It is a tourist beach with a low occupation level, at which it is possible to practice different water sports such as windsurf, pedalos, jet skiing, etc . Among the services offered are two beach restaurants with sun beds and a camping site.
The sea is classified as being in good conditions, and the beach obtained the BLUE FLAG in 1992 and maintained the same until 1995. The municipal cleaning service carries out the daily maintenance of the beach both manually and mechanically.
Equipment and services: this beach has, due to its special characteristics a reduced number of showers and public toilets, these being situated close to the Fishing Port as this is where the beach restaurants are, waste paper bins, vigilance towers, life saving and first aid equipment, as well as being watched over by life guards in the summer season.
EL PINILLO BEACH
Due to its characteristics and location, this beach is situated in a semi-urban area, next to the Los Monteros Urbanization. It is 1.500m long and 30m wide, with golden sand forming natural dunes.
It can be classified as being a tourist beach with a low occupation level, situated in an area with large houses and green areas, with a medium density of population. It has a beach restaurant.
The sea is classified as being in good conditions, and the beach obtained the BLUE FLAG in 1992 and maintained the same until 1995. The municipal cleaning service carries out the daily maintenance of the beach both manually and mechanically.
Equipment and services: this beach has, due to its special characteristics a reduced number of services, it does however have waste paper bins, life saving and first aid equipment, as well as being watched over by life guards in the summer season
LOS MONTEROS BEACH
Due to its location and characteristics, this beach is in a semi-urban area, next to the Bahia de Marbella Urbanization, with 2 km in length and 50 m width. It is made up by fine golden sand, very typical of a sand dune area, and the beaches are rock free with shallow waters.
It is a tourist beach with a high occupation level, at which it is possible to practice different water sports such as windsurf, pedalos, jet skiing, etc . Among the services offered is the Los Monteros Hotel with four stars as well as two beach restaurants and a beach club.
The sea is classified as being in good conditions, and the beach obtained the BLUE FLAG in 1992 and maintained the same until 1996. The municipal cleaning service carries out the daily maintenance of the beach both manually and mechanically.
Equipment and services: this beach has showers and public toilets, waste paper bins, life saving and first aid equipment, as well as being watched over by life guards in the summer season
ALICATE BEACH
Due to its location and characteristics, this beach is situated in a semi-urban area, surrounded by urbanizations with low buildings. It is 1.900 m long and 35 m wide, and is made up by fine golden sand of the dune type.
It can be qualified as a tourist beach with a medium occupation level. Different water sports such as windsurf, pedalos, jet skiing, etc . Among the installations we find the Pinomar Hotel, as well as 11 beach bars and a beach club.
The sea is classified as being in good conditions, and the beach obtained the BLUE FLAG in 1992 and maintained the same until 1996. The municipal cleaning service carries out the daily maintenance of the beach both manually and mechanically.
Equipment and services: this beach has showers and public toilets, waste paper bins, life saving and first aid equipment, a vigilance tower, as well as being watched over by life guards in the summer season
REAL DE ZARAGOZA BEACH
Due to its location and characteristics, this beach is situated in a semi urban area, next to the Real de Zaragoza Urbanization. It is 1.800 m long and 50 m wide, made up by fine golden san of the dune type.
The beach can be qualified as a tourist beach with a medium occupation level, and it is possible to practice water sports here, such as windsurf, pedalos, jet skiing, etc. Among the installations we find seven beach restaurants with sun beds as well as the five star, Don Carlos Hotel.
The sea is classified as being in good conditions, and the beach obtained the BLUE FLAG in 1992 and maintained the same until 1996. The municipal cleaning service carries out the daily maintenance of the beach both manually and mechanically.
Equipment and services: this beach has showers and public toilets, waste paper bins, life saving and first aid equipment, as well as being watched over by life guards in the summer season
LA VIBORA BEACH
Due to its location and characteristics, this beach is situated in a semi urban area, next to the river of the same name. It is 650 m long and 35 m wide, made up by fine golden dune type sand, typical to the area.
The beach can be qualified as a tourist beach with a medium occupation level, and it is possible to practice water sports here, such as windsurf, pedalos, jet skiing, etc. Among the installations, we find two beach restaurants and a beach club.
The sea is classified as being in good conditions. The municipal cleaning service carries out the daily maintenance of the beach both manually and mechanically.
Equipment and services: this beach has showers and public toilets, waste paper bins, life saving and first aid equipment, as well as being watched over by life guards in the summer season
LAS CHAPAS BEACH
Due to its location and characteristics, this beach is situated in a semi urban area, next to the urbanization of the same name. It is 1.000m long and 40 m wide and is made up by fine golden, dune type sand.
The beach can be classified as being a tourist beach with a medium occupation level. Among the installations, we find a camp site, as well as four beach restaurants.
The sea is classified as being in good conditions. The municipal cleaning service carries out the daily maintenance of the beach both manually and mechanically.
Equipment and services: this beach has showers and public toilets, waste paper bins, life saving and first aid equipment, as well as being watched over by life guards in the summer season
LAS CAÑAS BEACH
Due to its location and characteristics, this beach is situated in a semi-urban area, next to the Marbesa Urbanization. It is 1.200 m long and 10 m wide and is a narrow beach that has been slightly deteriorated by storms. Fine golden sand and stones make it up.
It can be classified as a tourist beach with a low occupation level. Among the installations available there are five beach restaurants, three with sun beds.
The sea is classified as being in VERY GOOD conditions. The municipal cleaning service carries out the daily maintenance of the beach both manually and mechanically.
ARTOLA BEACH
Due to its location and characteristics, this beach is situated in a protected sand dune area, known as LAS DUNAS DE ARTOLA, next to the Cabopino Leisure Port. It is 1.500 m long and 25 m wide, made up by fine sand from the dunes.
This beach is a naturist beach, with a medium occupation level. Within the beach is one of the prettiest Leisure Ports on the Costa del Sol, the port of Cabopino, as well as three beach restaurants and a camp site. Sailing artifacts and pedalos are available to be rented.
The sea is classified as being in good conditions. The municipal cleaning service carries out the daily maintenance of the beach both manually and mechanically.
Equipment and services: this beach has showers and public toilets, waste paper bins.
CALAHONDA BEACH
Due to its location and characteristics, this beach is situated on the Eastern limit of the municipality of Marbella. It is 900 m long and 30 m wide, made up by fine blonde sand.
The beach is classified as a tourist beach with a low occupation level. Among the services available is a beach restaurant with sun beds.
The sea is classified as being in good conditions. The municipal cleaning service carries out the daily maintenance of the beach both manually and mechanically.
Equipment and services: this beach has showers and public toilets, waste paper bins, life saving and first aid equipment, as well as being watched over by life guards in the summer season
