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The 35 best beaches in Málaga, Marbella, Estepona, Torremolinos, Ronda and the Axarquía

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  Playa de La RadaBeach · Estepona · 5 minEstepona's urban beach: about 2.6 km (2,630 m according to Estepona Tourism) right next to the centre
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  Playa de La FontanillaBeach · Marbella · 5 minBlue Flag 2026 and Q for Quality
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  Playa de La MalaguetaBeach · Málaga (centro) · 5 minBlue Flag 2026
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  Playa de La Carihuela (with Montemar)Beach · Torremolinos · 5 minBlue Flag 2026 (listed by ADEAC as 'La Carihuela-Montemar') and Ecoplayas certificate
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  Playa de El BajondilloBeach · Torremolinos · 5 minBlue Flag 2026 (ADEAC)
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  Playa de Calahonda (Nerja)Beach · Nerja · 5 minIconic sandy cove of 120 m right under the Balcón de Europa
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  Playa del CristoBeach · Estepona · 10 minShell-shaped cove next to the marina, about 680–700 m
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  Playa de Nagüeles-CasablancaBeach · Marbella (Milla de Oro) · 10 minBlue Flag 2026 and Q for Quality
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  Playa de Pedregalejo (Las Acacias)Beach · Málaga (Pedregalejo) · 10 minBlue Flag 2026
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  Playa de El PaloBeach · Málaga (El Palo) · 10 minBlue Flag 2026
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  Playa de MaroBeach · Maro · 10 minDark-sand cove of about 500 m between cliffs and farmland, with very clear water, within the Maro-Cerro Gordo Natural Site
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  Playa de Cabopino-ArtolaBeach · Marbella (Las Chapas) · 20 minBlue Flag 2026 ('Cabopino' award), at the east end, next to the port, where the lifeguard and first aid post are
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  Playa de El FaroBeach · Marbella · 5 minBlue Flag 2026 and Q for Quality
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  Playa de La Venus and La BajadillaBeach · Marbella · 5 minBlue Flag 2026 ('Venus-Bajadilla' award)
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  Playa de PlayamarBeach · Torremolinos · 5 minBlue Flag 2026 (ADEAC) and Ecoplayas certificate
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  Playa del PadrónBeach · Estepona · 10 minBeach east of the centre, next to the Laguna Village shopping centre
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  Playa del VelerínBeach · Estepona · 10 minOne of the quietest and most secluded beaches in the municipality
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  Playa de Bahía DoradaBeach · Estepona · 10 minSmall beach of about 700 m of grey sand in the west
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  Playa de Los Monteros (Las Adelfas)Beach · Marbella (este) · 10 minBlue Flag 2026 and Q for Quality ('Los Monteros (Adelfas)' award)
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  Playa de La CaletaBeach · Málaga (este) · 10 minBlue Flag 2026
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  Playa de Los ÁlamosBeach · Torremolinos · 10 minBlue Flag 2026 (ADEAC)
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  Playa de Torrebermeja-Santa AnaBeach · Benalmádena (junto a Puerto Marina) · 10 minBlue Flag 2026: Benalmádena regains it this year (ADEAC: 'Torrebermeja-Santa Ana')
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  Playa del SaladilloBeach · Estepona · 15 minAbout 3 km of dark sand reaching the mouth of the Guadalmansa river
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  Playa de SabinillasBeach · Manilva · 15 minUrban beach of San Luis de Sabinillas, with dark sand and calm water, and a promenade full of seafood restaurants
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  Playa Ancha (Casares Costa)Beach · Casares · 15 minAbout 1,300 m of dark sand and calm water next to Marina de Casares, on the border with Manilva
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  Playa de Piedra PalomaBeach · Casares (límite con Estepona) · 15 minAbout 800 m of dark sand and pebbles with crystal-clear water and moderate waves, at the eastern end of Casares
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  Playa de San Pedro de Alcántara and GuadalminaBeach · San Pedro de Alcántara · 15 minSemi-urban beach of about 1,400 m of dark sand with some gravel and moderate waves, with promenade, chiringuitos, sunlounger hire and toilet
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  Playa de ElviriaBeach · Marbella (Elviria) · 15 minSemi-urban beach of fine golden sand, with gentle waves and clear water, about 10 km east of the centre.
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  Playa de Puerto Banús (Levante and Poniente)Beach · Puerto Banús · 15 minThe two beaches on either side of the marina, with Blue Flag 2026: Levante, towards Marbella, with sunloungers and beach clubs, and Poniente
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  Playa de La MisericordiaBeach · Málaga (oeste) · 15 minBlue Flag 2026
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  Playa de CantarrijánBeach · Almuñécar · 15 min350 m of unspoilt coast between cliffs in the Maro-Cerro Gordo Natural Park
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  Cala del Cañuelo (Nerja)Beach · Nerja · 15 minThe last beach in the province of Málaga — a 200 m unspoilt cove, turquoise water
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  Playa de Torrox (Ferrara/Lindes)Beach · Torrox Costa · 15 min1,400 m urban beach with a full promenade — "the best climate in Europe"
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  Playa de Burriana (Nerja)Beach · Nerja · 5 minNerja's big beach: about 800 m of sand, Blue Flag, promenade with chiringuitos and all services
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  Playa de Torre del MarBeach · Torre del Mar · 25 minUrban beach with Blue Flag — 3,333 m of fine dark sand