Marbella East Side Beaches

Marbella East Side Beaches Review

Marbella's best beaches are to the east of town, between Los Monteros and Don Carlos hotels, and include Costa Bella and El Alicate beaches. The 6-km (3.75-mile) stretch of yellow sands is lined with residential complexes and areas of sand dunes (some of the last remaining on the Costa del Sol). The sea remains shallow for some distance, so bathing is safe. Beach bars catering to all tastes and budgets dot the sands, as do several exclusive beach clubs (look for Nikki Beach, for instance, where luxury yachts are anchored offshore). Tourists and locals flock to these beaches in the summer, but take a short walk away from the beach bars and car parks, and you will find a less crowded spot for your towel. Amenities: food and drink; parking (fee in summer); lifeguards (mid-June to mid-September); showers, toilets; water sports. Best for: swimming; walking.