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Beaches in Málaga, Estepona, and Benalmádena

In this gallery, I have collected the best of my photos of beaches in Andalusia along the Costa del Sol. The beaches I photographed are in Málaga, Estepona, and Benalmádena. They all have their own unique charm.

Estepona

Estepona's La Rada beach in Málaga province with Gibraltar on the horizon
La Rada Beach in Estepona, with Gibraltar on the horizon.
Lifeguard station on La Rada Beach in Estepona
Lifeguard station on Estepona’s La Rada Beach.
Estepona beach in Málaga province with Sierra Bermeja in the background
La Rada beach in Estepona with Sierra Bermeja in the background
Paseo Marítimo seafront promenade in Estepona, next to the beach with beautiful plants and modern blue and white parasols
Paseo Marítimo seafront promenade in Estepona, next to the beach.
Traditional jábega fishing boats on the beach in Estepona on the Costa del Sol under a dramatic cloudy sky
Traditional jábega fishing boats on the beach in Estepona.
Estepona's La Rada beach at sunset with Gibraltar in the background
Estepona’s La Rada beach at sunset with Gibraltar in the background.

See more photos of Estepona: the old town and the seafront promenade.

Benalmádena

Playa Bonita Snorkeling point on the Carretera de Cádiz in Benalmádena, at sunset
Playa Bonita Snorkeling point in Benalmádena at sunset.
Playa Bonita in Benalmádena, Málaga province, with some beach hotels in the background, at sunset
Playa Bonita Snorkeling point in Benalmádena at sunset.
Snorkeling spot at Playa Bonita on the Carretera de Cádiz in Benalmádena at sunset, with beach hotels and rocks in the background
Playa Bonita Snorkeling point on Carretera de Cádiz in Benalmádena at sunset.

See more photos of Benalmádena: the Orion Viewpoint, Retamar Rustic Park, and the Mariposario de Benalmádena (Butterfly Park).

The city of Málaga

Málaga's La Malagueta beach and La Farola lighthouse next to the port of Málaga and close to the old city centre
Málaga’s La Malagueta beach and La Farola lighthouse.
Málaga's La Malagueta beach and La Farola lighthouse next to the port of Málaga and close to the old city centre
Málaga’s La Malagueta beach and La Farola lighthouse.
Chimenea de los Guindos next to San Andrés Beach in the Huelin neighbourhood in Málaga
San Andrés Beach (or Huelin Beach) with the Chimenea de los Guindos and Paseo Marítimo promenade in Málaga.
San Andrés Beach in Huelin (Málaga), with the Muelle de Heredia industrial port in the background
Aerial view of Málaga on the Costa del Sol, shot from an airplane descending to the airport Málaga-Costa del Sol
Aerial view of Málaga and the beaches of the Costa del Sol.

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Estepona's La Rada beach at sunset with Gibraltar in the background

Estepona: a beautiful Andalusian coastal town of white houses on the Costa del Sol

Benalmádena view from the Mirador de Orión on Camino a Fuengirola

Hills and Coast in Benalmádena: near Málaga, featuring magnificent viewpoints and numerous natural attractions

The port of Málaga with Baleària cruise ship seen from Pier Two (Muelle Dos) with the Farola lighthouse in the background, in the evening at sunset

Between Ships and City: photos of the Port of Málaga, the coast, the beach, the La Farola lighthouse, and the Palmeral de las Sorpresas

The La Equitativa building—which houses the Only You and Soho Boutique hotels—, Plaza de la Marina, and the columns, seen from Muelle Dos at the Port of Málaga at sunset

Day and night in Málaga City: images of the city’s streets, architecture and everyday life in different neighbourhoods

Aerial view of Málaga coast and the port of Málaga, shot from an airplane descending to the airport Málaga-Costa del Sol

Málaga from the Sky: aerial views of Málaga coast, the port and the Málaga mountains