Between central Marbella and Puerto Banús, right where the Río Verde meets the Mediterranean, there’s a stretch of beach that escapes mass tourism through pure geographical accident: it’s at neither end, so hardly anyone stops here.
Getting there
From the A-7 at Marbella, taking the access roads for the Río Verde development. Free surface parking on the adjoining streets. The Marbella promenade — one of the longest in Andalusia, with more than ten continuous kilometres — reaches here from both the town centre and Puerto Banús.
Facilities
- ✓ Lifeguard during the bathing season
- ✓ Beach bars
- ✓ Showers and toilets
- ✓ Sunbed and parasol hire
- ✓ Free parking
- ✓ Accessible promenade
What it’s like
Around 900 metres of dark, coarse sand, wide and well maintained, with calm water. The river mouth marks the western end; after heavy rain it’s worth moving away from the channel, where the water can stay cloudy for a few days.
The Marbella promenade
This beach is a good starting point for walking the promenade: head east and you reach central Marbella and the Avenida del Mar with its Dalí sculptures; head west and you’re at Puerto Banús in about twenty minutes. It’s flat, well surfaced and acts as the backbone of the entire Marbella coastline.
Who it’s for
For anyone who wants Marbella without Marbella’s prices or noise. A good option with children: there’s space to spare, full facilities and none of the August crush of the centre.
