Are you planning a family holiday? If so, the Costa del Sol is for you: very few destinations boast as much excitement and as many services as the province of Malaga. Here you will find the perfect combination of dreamy beaches, entertainment for all the family, and warm and sunny weather. Water sports, inflatable floating water parks, chiringuitos (beach restaurants), boat rides and much, much more await. Get ready for an unforgettable experience. Keep reading this post to join us on an exploration of some of the most fun beaches in the Costa del Sol.
Burriana beach (Nerja)
Burriana beach in Nerja is a little slice of paradise for lovers of water sports. With its clear waters and large expanse of sand, the beach is the perfect backdrop for exciting water-based activities. From paddle boarding to kayaking through to snorkelling, visitors of all ages can throw themselves into the thrilling world of water adventures here.
Torre del Mar beach (Vélez – Málaga)
Located in Torre del Mar (Vélez – Málaga), this beach is 2,000m long and promises a wonderful family day out thanks to all the services it has available to you. Your little ones will love playing with the games, slides and swings at the children’s play park located next to the lifeguard station. There is also a lively seafront promenade and a wide range of chiringuitos where you can gorge on espetos (fish skewers) and pescaíto frito (fried fish).
La Malagueta beach (Malaga)
La Malagueta beach is one of the most popular family friendly beaches in the capital of the Costa del Sol. The calm waters lend themselves to children splashing around in the water and building sandcastles for hours. If you want to take your family experience up a notch, you can do so at Water Fun: an inflatable floating water park where you can jump around, climb about and get your adrenaline pumping on the slides, floats and trampolines. And that’s not all. La Malagueta beach has a wide range of services including restaurants, games in the sand and equipment hire for water sports.
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La Carihuela beach and Los Álamos beach (Torremolinos)
Next on our list is the vibrant destination of Torremolinos, which is home to one of the most popular beaches in the Costa del Sol. La Carihuela beach is known for its family friendly atmosphere and its wide range of water sports. If you’re something of an adrenaline junkie, you can get your fix as you waterski, windsurf and parasail. Another beach in the municipality, Los Álamos, also has all sorts of activities to keep you busy, namely pedalos, banana boats, kite surfing, paddle boarding and more. At both beaches, you will find an extensive selection of bars and restaurants where you can dig into tasty fish dishes and other traditional recipes from the Costa del Sol with a sea view.
Fuengirola beach (Fuengirola)
Our exploration of the most fun beaches in the Costa del Sol continues westwards in the bustling destination of Fuengirola, where you will find Fuengirola beach. The beach is known for its family friendly vibe and the countless activities there are for children. From children’s play parks to bike rides and skates along the lovely seafront promenade, here you will find endless fun for all the family. What’s more, the beach has excellent facilities including chiringuitos, showers and lifeguards.
Santa Ana beach (Benalmádena)
Located between Bil Bil beach to the south-west and Malapesquera beach to the north-east, Santa Ana is one of the most popular beaches in Benalmádena. It’s the perfect place to go with the kids as it has great sports facilities and tends to have small waves. Not far away is Puerto Marina, an area that has plenty of restaurants and leisure activities such as boat rides that will give you the opportunity to go dolphin and whale spotting.
Marbella beach and Elviria beach (Marbella)
Our look at the most fun beaches in the province of Malaga continues in Marbella. Marbella beach, which is also known as El Faro beach, is one of the most iconic in the area. Here you will find a wide range of activities for all the family: from water sports to bike rides along the seafront promenade, there’s always something fun to get up to. If you’re looking for something a little bit special to do, jump on board a catamaran to take an exploration of the most beautiful coves along the Marbella coast. Just like at La Malagueta, not far from El Faro beach, at Elviria beach, there is an incredible inflatable floating water park. Put your balance to the test on the Tightrope, climb Everest, throw yourself off the Kamikaze and try to miss the obstacles as you fly on your Liana. For your peace of mind, the water park is supervised by lifeguards.
We hope that you’ve jotted down this selection of fun beaches in the Costa del Sol. If your plan for the summer is to have an amazing time at the beach with your family, make sure you don’t miss the activities that are part of the Senda Azul project. Water sports, experiences, marinas and places of interest await so that you and your loved ones can make the most out of the greatest treasures of the Mediterranean in the Costa del Sol.
