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Playa de El Faro

Beach · Marbella

About

• Blue Flag 2026 and Q for Quality
• Small (about 300 m) and sheltered by the breakwater and the port: calm water, good for kids
• Golden sand of medium grain, right in the centre, next to the lighthouse
• The most accessible: parking spaces for people with reduced mobility, walkways to the shore, adapted toilets and changing rooms, shade on the sand and in the water and handrails for entering the water independently
• Assisted bathing with amphibious chairs in summer (advance booking, +34 658 61 83 33): June and September 11:00–19:00; July and August 11:00–20:00

Good to know

• High occupancy in summer: it's small, arrive early
• Chiringuitos next door: La Pesquera del Faro, Bocana Beach and La Barca
• Parking: the underground car park on Avenida del Mar or the marina car parks

Near here

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  Sociedad de Pesca Deportiva MarbellaFish and seafood · Puerto deportivo · 5 minThe fishing club's restaurant, with a terrace at the central marina.
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  Seafront promenade from Marbella to Puerto Banús (on foot or by bike)Family and leisure · Marbella · 5 minMarbella's seafront promenade adds up to almost 12 km: from the La Bajadilla fishing port, through the centre, El Ancón and Río Verde, to Pu
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  Diving in Marbella (Simply Diving)Water and sea · Marbella · 5 minPADI centre at the marina: Discover Scuba Diving and courses
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  Buggy ride from Marbella to OjénAdventure and sports · Marbella / Ojén · 5 min2 h guided route on dirt tracks and paths from Marbella to the village of Ojén

Opening hours and prices can change: check before you go.