5 of the best · Marbella, Spain
The Best Beaches and Parks in Marbella
Town beaches, beach-club sands and wild dunes.
Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated 2026-10-19
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Marbella.
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The town beach
Playa de la Fontanilla
A central beach by the Paseo Marítimo, with sunbeds, chiringuitos and easy access from the hotels.
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Natural beach and dunes
Cabopino & Artola beach
A natural beach backed by the Artola dunes, by the little Cabopino marina, east of Marbella.
The full list: Beaches & Parks, A–Z
Beaches 4
From the centre to the dunes.
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Natural beach and dunes
Cabopino & Artola beach
A natural beach backed by the Artola dunes, by the little Cabopino marina, east of Marbella.
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The town beach
Playa de la Fontanilla
A central beach by the Paseo Marítimo, with sunbeds, chiringuitos and easy access from the hotels.
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Beside the marina
Playa de Venus
A central beach next to the Marbella marina, at the foot of Avenida del Mar.
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Beside the marina
Puerto Banús beach (Playa del Duque)
The beaches beside Puerto Banús, lined with beach clubs and restaurants.
Parks 1
Shade in town.
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Shade in the centre
Alameda Park
A small, shady park with tiled benches, between the Old Town and the sea.
