Marbella beach at sunset
The extensive promenade is ideal to experience and join the Spanish in the traditional "paseo". Flanked by pavement cafes, restaurants, this promenade is one of the most attractive on the Costa del Sol and has the added advantage of being within minutes of the centre of town.
The beaches are well visited during the summer and offer beach bars (chiringuitos), restaurants, water sports, sun loungers and other ammenities, there are also life guards on duty in the summer months. Interestingly Marbella´s beaches have black sand. The most popular beach is La Fontanilla at 800m long next to the port; Playa Faro (on the other side of the port), Venus and El Pinillo. The beaches to the East of the town are said to be nicer than those in the town center.
Beaches on the outskirts of the town are quieter, such as EL Cable which is backed by sand dunes as opposed to the usual buildings. For a beach with a difference head to Rio Verde beach, situated next to the river of the same name, this beach boasts neighbouring Roman ruins which could offer a cultural break from the summer sun.
Min: 16C