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Choosing a beach in Marbella

Marbella’s shoreline ranges from central beaches beside the town to the protected dunes at Artola. Location and surroundings make a more useful distinction than sand colour alone.

Choosing a beach in Marbella

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Why go

Venus and La Fontanilla put the beach close to central Marbella, while Artola offers a shore shaped by its dune landscape. The coastline also includes beaches around Puerto Banús and San Pedro Alcántara. Decide first between staying near the town’s streets and spending time beside a more distinctive natural setting.

What to look for

  • Artola beach lies beside the protected Dunas de Artola.
  • Sand texture varies along the coast, with gravel on some stretches.

Useful to know

  • Combine Venus or La Fontanilla with time in central Marbella.
  • Treat Artola and the nearby port of Cabopino as a separate coastal outing.

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