Beaches in Costa del Sol

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  • Tina
    Redcar, UK956 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very well appointed & looked after beach. Lovely palm tree lined prom, lots of restaurants, clean public toilets, shops close by & plenty of loungers. The beach is extensive but does goes very busy. We fortunately arrived early and was able to get loungers. However, all the loungers at the front were reserved. An an hour or so after we arrived there wasn’t a lounger to be had. Really loved the beach though, a great holiday beach with everything on hand, just make sure you get there early if you want a lounger!
    Written 22 September 2024
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  • Honest reviewer
    Genk, Belgium273 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not the best beach in Spain. If thats what you require, maybe Malaga is not for you. Sand is big grain, rocks, and very cold water. But very lively beach with young and old people. Felt safe to leave my stuff while in the water.
    Written 15 September 2024
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  • RA
    Harpenden, UK1,445 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great beach.

    Clean and easily accessible. Lots of parking and boardwalks to get onto the sand. Plenty of toilets and showers to clean off.
    Written 3 August 2024
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  • Pub Monster Neil
    Liverpool, UK64,822 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Located nestled between Benalmádena and Torremolinos is La Carihuela, a lively district and resort, one of the joys of La Carihuela besides the great pubs,bars, cafe's, restaurants and the famous chiringuito's is Playa De La Carihuela.
    A really good beach ,sands are pristine, sun loungers galore and great beach amenities, I did notice the beach showers weren't in operation due to the extreme heat ,we visited here on a roasting hot afternoon, beach packed, we went for a swim ,quite shallow a long way out,cooled down in the beautiful Mediterranean Sea, we then relaxed and dried off in the sun in a chiringuito with a beer ,a beautiful beach,most definitely well worth checking out if you're planning a holiday to the Costa Del Sol.
    Written 5 October 2024
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  • StephenCross
    Dublin, Ireland31,425 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    There is a wide variety in terms of what you get on these beaches on the Costa del Sol. Ranging from stones to perfect sand. Also rocky areas. Overall really great.
    Written 8 August 2024
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  • Owen R
    Sydney, Australia431 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Perfect beach for an early morning swim (before the crowds/heat) or head to one of the beach clubs later in the day for fun.
    Written 27 September 2024
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  • Erkki42
    Helsinki, Finland33 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A nice place to have a walk on the wooden path along the long beach. In January you could not swim. A couple of beach restaurants were open, many of them were closed.
    Written 9 February 2022
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  • Pub Monster Neil
    Liverpool, UK64,822 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Carvajal Beach ( Playa De Carvajal ) is a beautiful beach I always enjoy visiting on any holiday I take to this sun drenched resort.
    A beautiful beach,well maintained, golden sand,beach amenities, gentle waves and not overcrowded, there's great chiringuito's along the beachfront, all in all its a great beach to check out if you're planning a holiday to Fuengirola.
    Written 2 June 2024
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  • Chayma K
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice beach not to crowded very clean and the water was crystal clear however you have to take a bus to take you there or you can go on foot it's a 20 min walk but I don't recommend it when it's hot weather.
    Written 14 August 2024
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  • bodenis
    Quebec City, Canada235 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Is this nice quiet beach open in winter. from mid Fuebuary to mid April. And if so what is the schedule..Been there many time with my wife and enjoyed it very much
    Thanking you
    Denis
    Written 8 December 2019
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  • phat_dawg_21
    Alpharetta, GA17,382 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles

    The white sand beach is to the east off Balcon de Europe. It is the prettiest unban beach we saw during our trip. Getting down to it from the town takes some exercise.
    Written 21 August 2023
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  • Jacqui C
    Inverness, UK653 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely sandy beach, backed by sandunes, with toilets and showers. Free car park was nearly empty but it is November! Boardwalk to the Marina with bars and restaurants along the way
    Written 7 November 2023
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  • Charlene T
    2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We stopped at Havanna bar and restaurant and hired a balinese bed for €50 with a bottle of cava included. Was a nice bit of beach, shallow enough shore for our child to paddle and clean enough.

    I would say remember to book a table if you want to eat at the restaurant as we couldn't get food in the afternoon. Drinks not too expensive.
    Written 22 July 2024
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  • Pub Monster Neil
    Liverpool, UK64,822 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I love the beaches of the Costa Del Sol, so many beautiful beaches all of them blue flag ,one of my favourite beaches is Playa De Fuengirola.
    Playa De Fuengirola is a great looking beach,beautiful golden sands that are well maintained, waves are quite gentle and there's some great beach pubs on this beach, we enjoyed beers sat outside Chiringuito Madrid Playa looking out onto the beach ,we couldn't resist going in for a swim as temperatures hit the mid 90's, all in all its a great beach to check out if you're in the area.
    Written 31 May 2024
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  • GlobetrotterNL83
    Greater London, UK1,127 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We enjoyed the views of the sea from the board walk. There are several points where you can leave the boards to access a beach. Peaceful walk. Free car park and restaurant nearby.
    Written 13 February 2024
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