Puerto Banus Marbella
Guide to Beaches around Puerto Banus Marbella and the rest of Costa del Sol
Puerto Banus and the sea go hand in hand. The beaches here all have golden fine sand of the Mediterranean, with the hot sun and the sea breeze, these are beaches worth visiting. The water is warm, and there are a lot of water sports available. With plenty of beach bars and sun beds, you are sure to be entertained. So lay back relax and watch the luxury yachts and swanky speed boats cruise by.
Guide to Beaches around Puerto Banus Marbella
Puerto Banus and the sea go hand in hand. The beaches here all have golden fine sand of the Mediterranean, with the hot sun and the sea breeze these are beaches worth visiting. The water is warm, and there are a lot of water sports available. With plenty of beach bars and sun beds, you are sure to be entertained. So layback relax and watch the luxury yachts and swanky speedboats cruise by.
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LINDA VISTA BEACH: Location and Characteristics; It is located near the centre of San Pedro, next to the Urbanisation Linda Vista, it is a beach with a longitude of 550 m and an average width of 40 m., composed of the typical golden thick sand of this area of the Mediterranean. Use: It is a tourist beach with a high level of occupation, it is possible to practice water sports such as: windsurf, pedlos, jet skis, etc. Among its services we can find two beach clubs and a beach bar. In its northern area a zone of archeological protection is located where people can visit the ruins of the paleochristian Basilica “Vega del Mar”. Cleanliness and Hygiene: The condition of the water is good, obtaining since 1992 the Blue Flag award. The service of municipal cleaning curries out the maintenance of the beach daily as much in winter as in summer, manually and mechanically. Equipment and Services: This beach has showers and public services, rubbish bins, watch towers, life guards, and first aid, as well as vigilance of beaches during the summer season.
SAN PEDRO ALCANTARA BEACH: Location and Characteristics: It is located in the urban centre of San Pedro Alcántara. It is a beach with a longitude of 1.000 m. and an average width of 35 m., composed of transported black sand. Use: It is a tourist beach with a medium level of occupation. Water sports such as windsurf, water skis and pedlos are practised. Among its services we can find a recently constructed promenade along the beach, six beach bars with sun-beds and a beach club with swimming pool and paddle court. It also has games for children, on the same beach, for free public use. Cleanliness and Hygiene: The condition of the water is good, obtaining since 1992 the Blue Flag. Award the service of municipal cleaning curries out the maintenance of the beach daily as much in winter as in summer, manually and mechanically. Equipment and Services: This beach has “oasis” showers and public services, rubbish bins, watch towers, life guards and first aid, as well as vigilance of beaches during the summer season.
CORTIJO BLANCO BEACH: Location and Characteristics: It is located near the centre of San Pedro Alcántara, next to the urbanisation Cortijo Blanco, by the river Guadaiza. It has a longitude of 1.000 m. and an average width of 30 m., made up of golden sand and pebbles, from it´s nearness to the river. Use: It´s a beach with a low level of occupation. It is next to the hotels Cortijo Blanco, Pueblo Andaluz and Alcotán, and it has a beach club. Cleanliness and Hygiene: The condition of the water is good. The cleaning service is carried out daily in summer as well as in winter, manually and mechanically, Equipment and Services: Due to its geographical situation and its low use, it is a beach with few public services, however it has vigilance, life guards and first aid during the summer.
NUEVA ANDALUCIA BEACH: Location and Characteristics: It is located in an area of urbanisation's next to Nueva Andalucía and "José Banús" Port. It has a longitude of 1.100 m. and an average width of 30 m., composed of the typical golden fine sand of the Mediterranean area where it is located. Use: It is a tourist beach with a high level of occupation. Water sports such as windsurf, jet-skis, pedalos are practised. Among its services we can find four beach clubs with swimming pool and six beach bars with sunbeds. Cleanliness and Hygiene: The condition of the water is good, obtaining since 1992 the Blue Flag award. The service of municipal cleaning carries out the maintenance of the beach as much in winter as in summer, manually and mechanically. Equipment and Services: This beach has public showers and toilets, rubbish bins, watch towers, life guards and first aid, as well as vigilance of the beaches during the summer.
PUERTO BANUS BEACH: Location and Characteristics: It is located in Nueva Andalucía, east of "José Banús" Port. It has a longitude of 1.000 m. and an average width of 50 ms. It is composed of the typical golden fine sand of the Mediterranean area where it is located. Use: It is a tourist beach with a high level of occupation. Water sports such as windsurf, jet skis, pedalos, etc. are practised. Among its facilities we can find four beach bars with sunbeds and a nice promenade. Cleanliness and Hygiene: The condition of the water is good, obtaining since 1992 the Blue Flag award. The service of municipal cleaning carries out a daily maintenance of the beach in summer as well as in winter, manually and mechanically. Equipment and Services: This beach has public showers and toilets, rubbish bins, watch towers, life guards and first aid, as well as vigilance of beaches during the summer.
RIO VERDE BEACH: Location and Characteristics: It is located in the "Río Verde" urbanisation, next to the river of the same name. It is a beach with a longitude of 1.200 m and an average width of 30 m. It is composed of the black sand coming from "Río Verde" river. Near there, the remains of a roman villa of the first century are located. It is known as "Villa Romana de Río Verde". Use: It is a tourist beach with a medium level of occupation. Water sports such us jet skis, pedalos, windsurf, etc. are practised. Among its facilities we can find the four star hotel "Coral Beach", a beach club and three beach bars. Cleanliness and Hygiene The condition of the water is good. The service of municipal cleaning carries out the maintenance of the beach daily, manually and mechanically. Equipment and Services This beach has public showers and toilets, rubbish bins, vigilance of the beach during the summer, life guards and first aid.
EL ANCON BEACH: Location and Characteristics: It is located next to the urbanisation "El Ancón". It is a beach with a longitude of 900 m. and an average width of 20 m. It is composed of the typical golden sand of the Mediterranean area where it is located. Use: It is a tourist beach with a low level of occupation. Among its facilities we can find two beach bars. Cleanliness and Hygiene: The condition of the water is good. The service of municipal cleaning carries out the maintenance of the beach daily, manually and mechanically. Equipment and Services: This beach has public showers and toilets, rubbish bins, watch towers, life guards and first aid during the summer.
NAGÜELES BEACH: Location and Characteristics: It is located in the Golden Mile of Marbella, next to the "Marbella Club" urbanisation. It is a beach with a longitude of 800 m. and an average width of 50 m. It is composed of processed golden sand. It has a recently-built promenade. Use: It is a tourist beach with a medium level of occupation. Water sports, as windsurf, pedalos, jet-skis, etc. are practised. Among its facilities we can find two of the most representatives hotels of Marbella, the five star grand luxe hotel "Puente Romano" and the four star hotel "Marbella Club". It also has two beach clubs and a beach bar. Cleanliness and Hygiene: The condition of the water is good, obtaining the Blue Flag award. The service of municipal cleaning carries out the maintenance of the beach daily, manually and mechanically. Equipment and Services: This beach has public showers and toilets, watch towers, life guards and first aid, as well as vigilance of the beaches during the summer.
CASABLANCA BEACH: Location and Characteristics: It is located in the urbanisation "Casablanca". It is a beach with a longitude of 2.000 m. and an average width of 45 m. It is composed of processed golden sand. It has a recently-built promenade. Use: It is a tourist beach with a medium level of occupation. Water sports as windsurf, pedalos, jet skis, etc. are practised. Among its facilities we can find six beach bars with sunbeds. Cleanliness and Hygiene: The condition of the water is good, obtaining the Blue Flag award. The service of municipal cleaning carries out the maintenance of the beach daily, manually and mechanically. Equipment and Services: This beach has public showers and toilets, rubbish bins, watch towers, life guards and first aid, as well as vigilance of the beaches during the summer.
FONTANILLA BEACH: Location and Characteristics: It is located in the centre of Marbella. It is a beach with a longitude of 800 m. and an average width of 30 m. It is made up of processed black sand. The promenade and the "Marbella" port are located along the beach. Use:It is a tourist beach with a high level of occupation. Water sports as pedalos are practised. Among its facilities we can find ten beach bars with sunbeds. Cleanliness and Hygiene: The condition of the water is good obtaining since 1992 the Blue Flag award. The service of municipal cleaning carries out the maintenance of the beach daily, manually and mechanically. Equipment and Services: This beach has public services and showers, two "oasis" showers, fountains of drinking water, watch towers, life guards and first aid as well as vigilance of beaches during the summer.
EL ARO BEACH: Location and Characteristics: It is located in the west of the "Marbella" port, in the centre of Marbella. It has a longitude of 300 m. and an average width of 35 m. It is composed of the fine golden sand original of the area. Use: It is a tourist beach with a high level of occupation. Among its services we can find two beach bars and games for children for free public use. Cleanliness and Hygiene: The condition of the water is good, obtaining since 1992 the Blue Flag award. The service of municipal cleaning carries out the maintenance of the beach daily, manually and mechanically. Equipment and Services: This beach has public showers and toilets, rubbish bins, life guards and first aid (the rescue base of Red Cross is in the "Marbella" Port) as well as municipal vigilance of beaches during the summer.
LA VENUS BEACH: Characteristics and Location: It is located in the centre of Marbella, between "Marbella" port and the Arroyo de la Represa stream. It has a longitude of 500 m. and an average with of 40 m. composed of processed black sand. Use: It is a tourist beach with a high level of occupation. Among its services we can find three beach bars with sunbeds, as well as an area of games for children for free public use. Cleanliness and Hygiene: The condition of the water is good. The service of municipal cleaning carries out the maintenance of the beach daily, manually and mechanically. Equipment and Services: This beach has public showers and toilets, an "oasis" shower, rubbish bins, watch towers, life guards and first aid as well as municipal vigilance during the summer.
LA BAJADILLA BEACH: Location and Characteristics: It is located in the centre of Marbella, next to the fishing port and the fishermen district. It has a longitude of 700 m. and an average width of 35 m made up of black sand. Use: It is a tourist and popular beach with a high level of occupation. Among its services we can find three beach bars with sunbeds. Cleanliness and Hygiene: The condition of the water is good. The service of municipal cleaning carries out the maintenance of the beaches daily, manually and mechanically. Equipment and Services: This beach has public showers and toilets, rubbish bins, life guards, and first aid, as well as municipal surveillance during the summer.
EL CABLE BEACH: Characteristics and Location: It is located in a non-developed area. It goes from the east of the fishing port to the mouth of "Río Real" river. It has a longitude of 1.300 m. and an average width of 40 m., made up of fine golden sand. Use: It is a tourist beach with a low level of occupation. Water sports as windsurf, pedalos, jet-skis, etc. are practised. Among its facilities we can find a camping-site and two beach bars with sunbeds. Cleanliness and Hygiene: The condition of the water is good, obtaining from 1992 until 1995 the Blue Flag award. The service of municipal cleaning carries out the maintenance of the beach daily, manually and mechanically. Equipment and Services: This beach has few public showers and toilets because of its especial characteristics, being situated in an area next to the fishing port where the beach bars are concentrated. It has rubbish bins, life guards as well as municipal surveillance during the summer.
EL PINILLO BEACH: Location and Characteristics: It is located next to the urbanisation "Los Monteros". It is a beach with a longitude of 1.500 m. and an average width of 30 m. It is made up of natural dunes of golden sand Use: It is a tourist beach with a low level of occupation. It is located in an area of big houses and gardens with a medium density of population. It has a beach bar. Cleanliness and Hygiene: The condition of the water is good, obtaining from 1992 until 1995 the Blue Flag award. The service of municipal cleaning carries out the maintenance of the beach daily, manually and mechanically. Equipment and Services: This beach has few services because it is shortly urbanised, however it has rubbish bins, life guards, first aid, as well as municipal surveillance of the beach during the summer.
LOS MONTEROS BEACH: Location and Characteristics: It is located next to the urbanisation "Bahía de Marbella". It has a longitude of 2.000 m. and an average width of 50 m. It is made up of fine golden sand typical of the dune system where it is situated. It has beaches without rocks and shallowness. Use: It is a tourist beach with a high level of occupation. Water Sports as windsurf, jet skis, pedalos, etc. are practised. Among its facilities we can find the five star grand luxe hotel "Los Monteros", as well as two beach bars and a beach club. Cleanliness and Hygiene: The condition of the water is good, obtaining from 1992 until 1996 the Blue Flag award. The service of municipal cleaning carries out the maintenance of the beach daily, manually and mechanically. Equipment and Services: This beach has public showers and toilets, rubbish bins, life guards and first aid during the summer.
EL ALICATE BEACH: Location and Characteristics: It is located in a semiurban area, surrounded by urbanisation's with low buildings. It has a longitude of 1.900 m. and an average width of 35 m. It is made up of fine golden sand typical of the dunes of the area where it is located. Use: It is a tourist beach with a medium level of occupation. Water Sports as windsurf, jet-skis, pedalos, etc. are practised. Among its facilities we can find the hotel "Pinomar", as well as eleven beach bars and a beach club. Cleanliness and Hygiene: The condition of the water is good, obtaining from 1992 until 1996 the Blue Flag award. The service of municipal cleaning carries out the maintenance of the beach daily, manually and mechanically. Equipment and Services: This beach has public showers and toilets, rubbish bins, watch towers, life guards and first aid, as well as municipal vigilance during the summer.
REAL DE ZARAGOZA BEACH: Location and Characteristics: It is located in a semiurban area, next to the urbanisation "Real de Zaragoza", with a longitude of 1.800 m. and an average width of 50 m., composed of fine golden sand typical of the area where it is situated. Use: It is a tourist beach with a medium level of occupation. Water sports as windsurf, pedalos, jet-skis, etc. are practised. Among its facilities we can find seven beach bars with sunbeds, a well as the hotel "Don Carlos" of 5 stars. Cleanliness and Hygiene: The condition of the water is good, obtaining from 1992 until 1996 the Blue Flag award. The service of municipal cleaning carries out the maintenance of the beach daily, manually and mechanically. Equipment and Services: This beach has public showers and toilets, rubbish bins, watch towers, life guards, and first aid as well as municipal vigilance during the summer season.
LA VIBORA BEACH: Location and Characteristics: It is located in a semiurban area, next to the stream of the same name. It has a longitude of 650 m. and an average width of 35 m., it is composed by fine golden sand typical of the dunes of the area where it is situated. Use: It is a tourist beach with a medium level of occupation. Water sports as windsurf, pedalos, jet-skis, etc. are practised. Among its facilities we can find two beach bars and a beach club. Cleanliness and Hygiene: The condition of the water is good. The service of municipal cleaning carries out the maintenance of the beach daily, manually and mechanically. Equipment and Services: This beach has public showers and toilets, rubbish bins, life guards and first aid, as well as municipal surveillance during the summer.
CALAHONDA BEACH: Characteristics and Location: It is located in the west limit of the Marbella municipality. The section that belongs to Marbella has a longitude of 900 m. and an average width of 30 m., made up of fine golden sand. Use: It is a tourist beach with a low level of occupation. Among its services we can find a beach bar with sunbeds. Cleanliness and Hygiene: The condition of the water is good. The service of municipal cleaning carries out the maintenance of the beach daily, manually and mechanically. Equipment and Services: This beach has public showers and toilets, rubbish bins, life guards and first aid, as well as municipal surveillance during the summer.
ARTOLA BEACH: Characteristics and Location: It is located in a protected area of dunes known as "Las Dunas de Artola", next to "Cabopino" port. It has a longitude of 1.500 m. and an average width of 25 m., composed of the fine sand coming from its own dune system. Use: It is a naturist beach with a medium level of occupation. One of the most beautiful ports of the Costa del Sol, "Cabopino" port, is located here, as well as three beach bars and a camping-site. Pedalos can be hired in this beach. Cleanliness and Hygiene: The condition of the water is very good. The service of municipal cleaning carries out the maintenance of the beach and the protected area daily, manually and mechanically. Equipment and Services: This beach has public showers and toilets, rubbish bins, watch towers, life guards, as well as municipal surveillance during the summer.
LAS CAÑAS BEACH: Location and Characteristics: It is located in a semiurban area, next to the urbanisation Marbesa. It has a longitude of 1.200m and an average width of 10 m. It is a narrow beach damaged by the storms. It is composed of the fine golden sand and pebbles. Use: It is a tourist beach with a low level of occupation. Among its facilities we can find five beach bars, three of them with sunbeds. Cleanliness and Hygiene: The condition of the water is very good. The service of municipal cleaning carries out the maintenance of the beach daily, manually and mechanically. Equipment and Services: This beach has public showers and toilets, rubbish bins, life guards, first aid, as well as municipal surveillance during the summer.
LAS CHAPAS BEACH: Characteristics and Location: It is located in a semiurban area, next to the urbanisation of the same name. It has a longitude of 1.000 m. and an average width of 40 m., composed by fine golden sand typical of the dunes of the area where it is situated. Use: It is a tourist beach with a medium level of occupation. Among its facilities we can find a camping-site, as well as four beach bars. Cleanliness and Hygiene: The condition of the beach is good. The service of municipal cleaning carries out the maintenance of the beach daily, manually and mechanically. Equipment and Services: This beach has public showers and toilets, rubbish bins, life guards and first aid, as well as municipal vigilance during the summer.