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Spain · Andalusia / Málaga

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. 1

    Playa de Artola

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

    7.0
  2. 2

    Playa de Cabopino

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

    7.0
  3. 3

    Playa de Guadalmina

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

    7.0
  4. 4

    Playa de la Fontanilla

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

    7.0
  5. 5

    Playa de Las Chapas

    Quieter stretch near the dunes and eastern Marbella resorts.

    7.0
  6. 6

    Playa de Nagüeles

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

    7.0
  7. 7

    Playa de Puerto Banús

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

    7.0
  8. 8

    Playa de San Pedro de Alcántara

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

    7.0
  9. 9

    Playa del Alicate

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

    7.0
  10. 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.