The Costa del Sol is blessed with some of Spain´s best beaches, and many of them can be found in Malaga.
For a fun-filled family day out, there is no better way to spend your holiday than lazing on a sandy beach, enjoying the sunshine and swimming in the Med, or taking advantage of the many water sports on offer.

With no shortage of beach bars and restaurants, Malaga has been attracting tourists since the 1960s, when Spanish holidays first became popular with the Brits, and holidaymakers from all over Europe still flock to the city every year.

Divided into three sections, the beach areas are aptly named after local fish, and include the Anchovy, the Sardine and the Squid. The most popular beaches in the Eastern part of the city are Peñón del Cuervo, La Cueva, Torre de las Palmas, La Araña and El Hornillo, which boast many hidden coves and cliffs, and attract swimmers and scuba divers.

The Sardine route begins at Malaga port and stretches all the way along the coastline to the main marina, El Candado, The beautiful sandy beaches here are ideal for swimming and sunbathing, and are situated beside the famous Pablo Picasso Promenade, which is lined with cafés and restaurants serving fabulous fresh fish. The most popular beaches in this part of town are La Farola, La Malagueta, La Caleta, Baños del Carmen, Pedregalejo, Las Acacias, El Palo, and El Chanquete.

The Squid Route stretches from the Guadalhorce river bed to the eastern border of Torremolinos, and the long, sandy beaches include San Andrés, Misericordia, Guadalhorce, Guadalmar, and the ever-popular Golf Parador resort.
For swimming, sunbathing, and all types of water sports activities, Malaga´s beaches are unbeatable.