Marbella offers some splendid beaches, where you can enjoy the renowned sunny days of the Costa del Sol, and refresh in the crystal-clear waters.
Marbella’s most popular beach is Playa de la Bajadilla . Its location near the old fishing port is one of the reasons why families with children choose to spend the day on this beach, and you should do it too. Besides, the amenities with which this beach is provided, the closeness to Marbella’s city centre and the glamourous Avenida Ricardo Soriano are all excellent reasons to relax on this beach.
Other beaches worth mentioning are the Playa Hermosa , literally “the Pretty Beach”, where you will find several restaurants, sun loungers to rent, as well as pedalos and canoes, and the beach of Las Chapas. The latter is famous mainly for the classy beach clubs that it welcomes, such as Nikki Beach. Both are on the east side of Marbella.
Head for a stroll along its Paseo Marítimo
The splendid promenade of Marbella leads from the beach of La Bajadilla down to the beginning of posh Puerto Banús. Its marbled pavement winds through tall palm trees, beachfront restaurants, and flanks some of Marbella’s most famous areas (Avenida del Mar, the Marina and the Lighthouse).
Go for a stroll along this Paseo Marítimo, from which you will spot spectacular sunsets, the African coastline and Gibraltar. The parks, bars, benches and all kind of amenities spread all along its 6 km allow you to unwind and relax during your holidays.
Puerto Banús and its Marina would need a post on its own. One of the most famous districts in Marbella, located 10 km from the city centre, Puerto Banús was built by property developer José Banús in 1970. It is a luxury marina with glamorous shops and high-standard restaurants. Filled with sports cars, massive yachts and luxury at its best, Puerto Banús is especially famous among TV stars and VIPs.
