Puerto Banus, Marbella, Spain

Marbella Beaches

Marbella beaches are many and varied, enjoyed by all who live and visit the area as places to chill out, spend time with family, exercise or party on with Sangria or a great mojito in hand!!  Our Coastline is 27km long and there are 24 individual beaches however, rather than referring to beaches by their actual name, i.e. Playa de la Fontanilla or Playa Alicate, locals tend to talk about beaches in terms of the chiringuito (beach bar), restaurant or beach club that operates there.  Several of beaches in Marbella also boast the prestigious Blue Flag awards signifying they are the best in the world in terms of water quality, safety, facilities and environmental management.  In addition to these blue flag promises you can also find showers, public toilets (although no baby changing facilities!), rubbish bins, lifeguards and parasols and sunloungers to rent on the majority of beaches along the Costa del sol.

My Destination Marbella has spent many a summer's, and winter's day on the different beaches in Marbella and we are happy to share, and continually update, this section of our site to help you find the perfect beach for your holiday, weekend or just for a cheeky hour off work!  It's by no means a definitive list and please feel free to email us with your suggestions too of where you love to go!

 

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Best Beaches for the kids...

Recommended primarily for their shallow waters and activities such as pedalos and banana boats, child friendly beaches are all along the coast. Check out Poco Loco Beach, Funny Beach, Hippopotamus Beach or head to one of the many chiringuitos that you'll find every few hundred yards along the beach where you can enjoy fresh fish, sangria and value for money while the kids play on the sand or in the sea.

Best Beaches for a touch of VIP or party atmosphere...

Recommended for their A-list celebrity following, luxury beach club service and of course fine dining as well as those who want to listen to summer dance anthems and party all day (and into the night)! Nikki Beach, Ocean Club, Sala Beach, Suite del Mar and Trocadero Arena are our suggestions for beach club glamour and sumptuous cuisine while Sonora Beach and Bono's Beach offer a laid back, Tarifa-style vibe.
 

 

Check out these virtual tours of Nikki Beach, Sala Beach and Bono's Beach for a taste of the VIP side of what you will find when you come to Marbella!

 

Marbella Photos

  • Inland from Marbella

    Inland from Marbella

  • Sala Beach Opening 2012-full album on facebook

    Sala Beach Opening 2012-full a...

  • Trocadero Burlesque Party -full album on facebook

    Trocadero Burlesque Party -ful...

  • Winter Sunset (photo by Carlotta Cerri)

    Winter Sunset (photo by Carlot...

  • Ocean Club La Rocca Party - full album on facebook

    Ocean Club La Rocca Party - fu...

  • San Juan at Nikki Beach - full album on facebook

    San Juan at Nikki Beach - full...

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