Beaches in Marbella — Parking Guide
Every Marbella beach in one place — with quick tips and a live parking map for each area. Look for free streets, blue zones (Zona Azul), and garages near the beach.
Hours and rules can change by street and season. Always read local signs.
Cabopino – Artola Dunes (Natural Monument)
Wide golden sand next to the protected Artola dunes — wild vibe, boardwalks, family areas and a nudist-friendly section toward the dunes. Free spaces fill early in summer.
Best for: space, nature walks, families
Playa Real de Zaragoza
Long sandy beach east of Marbella with beach clubs and calmer stretches. Street parking plus blue zones on nearby avenues.
Playa Alicate (Las Chapas)
Local favourite by Elviria/Las Chapas. Broad sand, family-friendly chiringuitos. Mix of free streets and paid blue zones.
Playa Costabella
Relaxed vibe with good beach bars; easy access from the A-7. Look for side streets (free) and seasonal blue zones close to the sand.
Playa Pinomar
Quieter semi-urban stretch; good for morning swims. Best to park a block or two inland and walk down.
Los Monteros & Río Real
Long shoreline with softer dunes and upscale clubs. Parking on inland streets; some hotel/restaurant garages nearby.
Playa El Pinillo
Casual, pet-friendly areas appear here; wide open sand east of town. Park along the service roads and walk over the boardwalk.
Playa del Cable (Bounty Beach)
Young crowd, beach clubs, chill music. Free street parking inland; blue zones closer to the promenade. Fills fast on weekends.
La Bajadilla & Playa de Venus
Right by the marina and Old Town. Best to use public garages and blue-zone streets around Alameda/Old Town.
Playa del Faro
Compact city beach next to the lighthouse. Garage parking and blue zones nearby; easy with the EasyPark app.
Playa de la Fontanilla
Popular urban beach with many restaurants. Use underground garages on/near Ricardo Soriano, plus blue zones on side streets.
Playa Casablanca (Golden Mile)
Family-friendly stretch along the promenade. Free residential streets a bit inland; limited blue zones near the front.
Playa Nagüeles (Golden Mile)
Next to luxury hotels and the pier. Best bet is hotel/restaurant garages and marked blue zones; arrive early in summer.
Playa El Ancón
Quieter pocket on the Golden Mile. Look for small car parks and residential streets inland.
Playa Río Verde
Between Golden Mile and Puerto Banús; boardwalk access. Use nearby garages/blue zones; limited free space close to the promenade.
Puerto Banús — Levante / La Playa de Banús
Marina vibes, clubs, high season crowds. Use the multi-storey garages around the port and marked blue zones; free options are scarce.
Playa Cortijo Blanco
Family-friendly with a calmer feel between Banús and San Pedro. Residential streets usually offer free spots; check signs.
Playa Linda Vista
Next to the basilica site (Vega del Mar). Mix of free streets and blue zones; arrive early on weekends.
Playa San Pedro de Alcántara & Guadalmina
Long promenade, cycling path, wide sand. Plenty of street parking a block inland; blue zones by the front in season.
Nueva Andalucía / El Duque
West side of the municipality near Banús. Look for signed car parks by the promenade and blue zones along access streets.
Good to Know
- Blue lines (Zona Azul): paid street parking with time limits. Many zones are free on Sundays/holidays.
- Yellow lines: no parking (and often no stopping). Risk of fines/towing.
- Apps: EasyPark, Telpark or ElParking — check the zone code on the street sign.
Marbella lists 20+ individual beaches along ~27 km of coast. Names sometimes vary; we use the most common/official forms.
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