costa del sol beaches
1. GUADALMINA BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 1.600 m. Medium Width: 30 m. Occupation level: Medium Urbanization level: Semiurban Composition: Typical golden thick sand of this area of the Mediterranean.
It is located near the centre of San Pedro Alcántara, next to the urbanisation Guadalmina. Nearby ?The Roman Baths?, remains of the 3rd century, are located in an area of archeological protection.
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. It is possible to practice water sports such as: windsurf, pedlos, jet skis, etc. Among its services we can find the Golf Guadalmina Hotel, and the urbanizations Guadalmina, Lindavista and Los Angeles, also two beach clubs and two beach bars with sun-beds.
2. LINDA VISTA BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 550 m. Medium Width: 40 m. Occupation level: High Urbanization level: Semiurban Composition: Typical golden thick sand of this area of the Mediterranean.
It is located near the centre of San Pedro, next to the Urbanization Linda Vista. In its nothern area a zone of archeological protection is located where people can visit the ruins of the paleochristian Basilica 'Vega del Mar'.
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. Water sports such as windsurf, water skis and pedlos are practised. Among its services we can find two beach clubs and beach bar.
3. SAN PEDRO BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 1.000 m. Medium Width: 35 m. Occupation level: Medium Urbanization level: Semiurban Composition: transported black sand.
It is located in the urban centre of San Pedro Alcántara.
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. Water sports such as windsurf, water skis and pedlos are practised. A promenade along the beach with games for children, on the same beach, for free public use. Among its services we can find six beach bars with sun-beds and a beach club with swimming pool and paddle court.
4. CORTIJO BLANCO BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 1.000 m. Medium Width: 30 m. Occupation level: Low Urbanization level: Semiurban Composition: Golden sand and pebbles, from it´s nearness to the river.
It is located near the centre of San Pedro Alcántara, next to the urbanization Cortijo Blanco, by the river Guadaiza.
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. Water sports such as windsurf, water skis and pedlos are practised. Among its services we can find the hotels Cortijo Blanco, Pueblo Andaluz, and Alcotán, with a beach club.
5. NUEVA ANDALUCIA BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 1.100 m. Medium Width: 30 m. Occupation level: High Urbanization level: Semiurban Composition: typical golden fine sand of the Mediterranean area.
It is located in an area of urbanizations next to Nueva Andalucía and "José Banús" Port.
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. Water sports such as windsurf, water skis and pedlos are practised. Among its services we can find a beach club with swimming pool and six beach bars with sunbeds.
6. PUERTO BANUS BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 1.000 m. Medium Width: 50 m. Occupation level: High Urbanization level: Urban Composition: Typical golden fine sand of the Mediterranean area.
It is located in Nueva Andalucía, east of "José Banús" Port.
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. Water sports such as windsurf, water skis and pedlos are practised. Among its services we can find four beach bars with sunbeds, a nice promenade and the Tryp Dinamar Hotel and Los Granados Urbanization.
7. RIO VERDE BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 1.200 m. Medium Width: 30 m. Occupation level: Medium Urbanization level: Semiurban Composition: Black sand coming from "Río Verde" river.
It is located in the "Río Verde" urbanization, next to the river of the same name. Near there, the remains of a roman villa of the first century are located. It is known as "Villa Romana de Río Verde".
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. Water sports such as windsurf, water skis and pedlos are practised. Among its services we can find the hotel Hotel Coral Beach, a beach club and three beach bars. Also the Oasis, Mezquita, Marina Marbella and Puente Romano urbanizations.
8. EL ANCON BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 900 m. Medium Width: 20 m. Occupation level: Low Urbanization level: Semiurban Composition: Typical golden fine sand of the Mediterranean area.
It is located next to the urbanization "El Ancón".
SERVICES
This beach has public showers and toilets, rubbish bins, watch towers, life guards and first aid during the summer. Among its services we can find two beach bars.
9. NAGÜELES BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 800 m. Medium Width: 50 m. Occupation level: Medium Urbanization level: Semiurban Composition: Processed golden sand.
It is located in the Golden Mile of Marbella, next to the "Marbella Club" urbanization.
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. Water sports such as windsurf, water skis and pedlos are practised. Among its services we can find two of the most representatives hotels of Marbella, Puente Romano Hotel and Marbella Club Hotel,two beach clubs and a beach bar. Also the nearest urbanizations are Puente Romano, Los Verdiales, Marbella Club.
10. CASABLANCA BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 2.000 m. Medium Width: 45 m. Occupation level: Medium Urbanization level: Semiurban Composition: Processed golden sand.
It is located in the urbanization Casablanca.
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. Water sports such as windsurf, water skis and pedlos are practised. Among its services we can find six beach bars with sunbeds. Also the nearest urbanizations are Casa Blanca, Marbellamar, Santa Margarita and Petronila.
11. LA FONTANILLA BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 800 m. Medium Width: 30 m. Occupation level: High Urbanization level: Urban Composition: Processed black sand.
It is located in the centre of Marbella and near the Marbella Port.
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. Water sports such as windsurf, water skis and pedlos are practised. Among its services we can find ten beach bars with sunbeds and the hotels Gran Melia Don Pepe and Sultan Club Marbella.
12. EL FARO BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 300 m. Medium Width: 35 m. Occupation level: High Urbanization level: Urban Composition: Fine golden sand.
It is located in the west of the "Marbella" port, in the centre of Marbella.
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. Water sports such as windsurf, water skis and pedlos are practised. Among its services we can find two beach bars and games for children for free public use.
13. LA VENUS BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 500 m. Medium Width: 40 m. Occupation level: High Urbanization level: Urban Composition: Processed black sand.
It is located in the centre of Marbella, between Marbella Port and the Arroyo de la Represa stream.
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. Water sports such as windsurf, water skis and pedlos are practised. Among its services we can find three beach bars with sunbeds and the hotels El Fuerte Hotel and Princesa Playa.
14. LA BAJADILLA BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 700 m. Medium Width: 35 m. Occupation level: High Urbanization level: Urban Composition: Processed black sand.
It is located in the centre of Marbella, next to the fishing port and the fishermen district.
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. Water sports such as windsurf, water skis and pedlos are practised. Among its services we can find three beach bars with sunbeds and the hotel El Fuerte Miramar-Spa.
15. EL CABLE BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 1.300 m. Medium Width: 40 m. Occupation level: Low Urbanization level: Semiurban Composition: Fine golden sand.
It is located in a non-developed area. It goes from the east of the fishing port to the mouth of Río Real river.
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. Water sports such as windsurf, water skis and pedlos are practised. Among its services we can find two beach bars with sunbeds and a camping.
16. EL PINILLO BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 1.500 m. Medium Width: 30 m. Occupation level: Low Urbanization level: Semiurban Composition: Natural dunes of golden sand.
It is located next to the urbanization Los Monteros.
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. Water sports such as windsurf, water skis and pedlos are practised. Among its services we can find a beach bar with sunbeds.
17. LOS MONTEROS BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 2.000 m. Medium Width: 50 m. Occupation level: High Urbanization level: Semiurban Composition: of fine golden sand typical of the dune system where it is situated. It has beaches without rocks and shallowness.
It is located next to the urbanization Bahía de Marbella.
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. Water sports such as windsurf, water skis and pedlos are practised. Among its services we can find two beach bars with sunbeds, a beach club and Los Monteros Hotel.
18. EL ALICATE BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 1.900 m. Medium Width: 35 m. Occupation level: Medium Urbanization level: Semiurban Composition: Fine golden sand typical of the dunes.
It is located in a semiurban area, surrounded by urbanizations with low buildings.
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. Water sports such as windsurf, water skis and pedlos are practised. Among its services we can find eleven beach bars with sunbeds, a beach club and Pinomar Hotel.
19. REAL DE ZARAGOZA BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 1.800 m. Medium Width: 50 m. Occupation level: Low Urbanization level: Semiurban Composition: Fine golden sand.
It is located next to the urbanization Real de Zaragoza.
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. Water sports such as windsurf, water skis and pedlos are practised. Among its services we can find seven beach bars with sunbeds, a beach club and Don Carlos Hotel.
20. LA VIBORA BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 650 m. Medium Width: 35 m. Occupation level: Medium Urbanization level: Semiurban Composition: Fine golden sand.
It is located in a semiurban area, next to La Víbora stream.
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. Water sports such as windsurf, water skis and pedlos are practised. Among its services we can find two beach bars with sunbeds, a beach club.
21. LAS CHAPAS BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 1.000 m. Medium Width: 40 m. Occupation level: Medium Urbanization level: Semiurban Composition: Fine golden sand.
It is located in a semiurban area, next to the urbanization Las Chapas.
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. Water sports such as windsurf, water skis and pedlos are practised. Among its services we can find four beach bars with sunbeds, a camping.
22. LAS CAÑAS BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 1.200 m. Medium Width: 10 m. Occupation level: Low Urbanization level: Semiurban Composition: Fine golden sand and pebbles.
It is located next to the urbanization Marbesa.
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. Among its services we can find five beach bars with sunbeds.
23. ARTOLA BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 1.500 m. Medium Width: 25 m. Occupation level: Medium Urbanization level: Semiurban Composition: Fine sand coming from its own dune system.
It is located in a protected area of dunes known as "Las Dunas de Artola", next to "Cabopino" Port. It is a naturist beach.
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. Water sports such as windsurf, water skis and pedlos are practised. Among its services we can find three beach bars with sunbeds, a camping and a port, El Puerto de Cabopino.
24. CALAHONDA BEACH
CHARACTERISTICS
Lenght: 900 m. Medium Width: 30 m. Occupation level: Low Urbanization level: Semiurban Composition: Fine golden sand.
It is located in the west limit of the Marbella municipality.
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. Among its services we
can find a beach bar with sunbeds.
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