Nice family beach recommendation Marbella-Malaga coast
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Dear wise PH massive.
We are off to a villa near Coin, flying in to Malaga in a week or two.
And team "The Doc" likes a nice family beach to lounge upon.
We have a car and we look to be 30 mins inland from Fuengirola.
Suggestions for such a beach please.
Likes: sand, beach hut/bar, maybe rent a pedalo, happy to pay € for loungers.
Dislikes: Tattoos, shouting, signs written in English, Los arcos dorados.
Ta !
We are off to a villa near Coin, flying in to Malaga in a week or two.
And team "The Doc" likes a nice family beach to lounge upon.
We have a car and we look to be 30 mins inland from Fuengirola.
Suggestions for such a beach please.
Likes: sand, beach hut/bar, maybe rent a pedalo, happy to pay € for loungers.
Dislikes: Tattoos, shouting, signs written in English, Los arcos dorados.
Ta !
Edited by The_Doc on Sunday 28th July 19:45
things change fast in Spain - so can't give an up todate recommend, BUT....
just west of 'Fuengi' is 'La Cala'....which is a quiet spot, and that's unlikely to have changed !
along the beach are a few bars with loungers and am pretty sure that there's pedalos and possibly even one of those floating 'kids fun things'....shd be much quieter than Fuengi.
can easily make a days exploration early in yr hol....between Fueng and marbella there's a load of possibles....could try Marbella itself, and if your family dynamic is people watching too - then Puerto Banus is worth a gander ( big boats/flashy cars ) but not cheap to eat -drink there. Walking west out of the Port along the beacj shd bring you another truckload of contenders for lounging.
not sure how far the 'Paseo' stretches these days, but in places it was poss to walk miles alongside the beachfront - stopping off at the eateries for a drink and deciding which is worthy of a longer stay.
just west of 'Fuengi' is 'La Cala'....which is a quiet spot, and that's unlikely to have changed !
along the beach are a few bars with loungers and am pretty sure that there's pedalos and possibly even one of those floating 'kids fun things'....shd be much quieter than Fuengi.
can easily make a days exploration early in yr hol....between Fueng and marbella there's a load of possibles....could try Marbella itself, and if your family dynamic is people watching too - then Puerto Banus is worth a gander ( big boats/flashy cars ) but not cheap to eat -drink there. Walking west out of the Port along the beacj shd bring you another truckload of contenders for lounging.
not sure how far the 'Paseo' stretches these days, but in places it was poss to walk miles alongside the beachfront - stopping off at the eateries for a drink and deciding which is worthy of a longer stay.
greengreenwood7 said:
things change fast in Spain - so can't give an up todate recommend, BUT....
just west of 'Fuengi' is 'La Cala'....which is a quiet spot, and that's unlikely to have changed !
If you do go to La Cala i can heartily recommend this restaurant, its just behind the beach at the far end of La Cala. Its run by two friends of mine and is really well rated, they do a mix of traditional tapas and some other slightly more creative stuff.just west of 'Fuengi' is 'La Cala'....which is a quiet spot, and that's unlikely to have changed !
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g5...
Whataguy said:
essayer said:
Really love Cabopino - sandy beach in a sheltered spot, marina nearby with restaurants/parking etc - halfway between Marbella and Fuengirola
Yes, Cabopino is good - I’ve been there many times. Easy parking nearby on the local roads and a short walk downhill.
blue_haddock said:
If you do go to La Cala i can heartily recommend this restaurant, its just behind the beach at the far end of La Cala. Its run by two friends of mine and is really well rated, they do a mix of traditional tapas and some other slightly more creative stuff.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g5...
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g5...
La Gamba is 100.1% in the book for a visit now.
Feedback to die for!
I showed the photos to my boy (10) who's a seafood addict, and he immediately said yes.
So as long as they have a fridge and some local beer, we're in.
Which reminds me, I always drink the local birra/grog, even if it's just the correct country.
What should the connoisseur, sorry conocedora be trying?
I'm willing to try a few
If you have more than one meal slot to fill in La Cala then I recommend Trattoria Angelo. One of my favourite places.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DJbf5tzhpRht4GiVA?g_st=com...
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DJbf5tzhpRht4GiVA?g_st=com...
The_Doc said:
La Gamba is 100.1% in the book for a visit now.
Feedback to die for!
I showed the photos to my boy (10) who's a seafood addict, and he immediately said yes.
So as long as they have a fridge and some local beer, we're in.
Which reminds me, I always drink the local birra/grog, even if it's just the correct country.
What should the connoisseur, sorry conocedora be trying?
I'm willing to try a few
soxboy said:
The_Doc said:
La Gamba is 100.1% in the book for a visit now.
Feedback to die for!
I showed the photos to my boy (10) who's a seafood addict, and he immediately said yes.
So as long as they have a fridge and some local beer, we're in.
Which reminds me, I always drink the local birra/grog, even if it's just the correct country.
What should the connoisseur, sorry conocedora be trying?
I'm willing to try a few
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