Best beaches in Marbella

10 ranked beaches in Marbella, Andalusia / Málaga

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Marbella

1
Playa de Artola

Dune-backed beach adjoining Cabopino, valued for a more natural Marbella experience.

7.0

2

Playa de Cabopino

Recognized beach by dunes and marina, one of Marbella’s strongest natural beach settings.

7.0

3

Playa de Guadalmina

Border-area beach near Guadalmina with lower-key appeal than Puerto Banús.

7.0

4

Playa de la Fontanilla

Central Marbella beach with services, promenade access, and strong visitor demand.

7.0

5

Playa de Las Chapas

Quieter stretch near the dunes and eastern Marbella resorts.

7.0

6

Playa de Nagüeles

Golden Mile beach with upscale hotels, beach clubs, and reliable visitor interest.

7.0

7

Playa de Puerto Banús

High-profile beach beside Puerto Banús with luxury, nightlife, and beach club demand.

7.0

8

Playa de San Pedro de Alcántara

Large serviced beach for San Pedro with promenade, restaurants, and family traffic.

7.0

9

Playa del Alicate

Eastern Marbella beach with local residential use and less tourist concentration.

7.0

10

Playa Real de Zaragoza

Wide eastern Marbella beach with quality sand and beach restaurants away from the center.

7.0

What makes Marbella's beaches stand out?

Marbella sits in Andalusia / Málaga, Spain and is home to 10 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Marbella or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.