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Marbella Beaches
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 DE 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 autovia 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 Malaga, 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 autovia 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 autovia 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 Malaga 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 Malaga, 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 Malaga
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 Malaga,
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, Costabella
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 Malaga,
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 Malaga, 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 Malaga 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
Malaga, take Km. 186,7 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 Cañas 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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