Marbella
round-trip.
Sail a 7-day yacht charter from Marbella through Cabopino, Fuengirola, Benalmádena, Torremolinos, Málaga, Torre de Benagalbón and Churriana — Andalusian Costa del Sol loop.
Day-by-day route
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Marbella → Puerto de Cabopino
8 nm shake-down E from Puerto Banús to Cabopino. Levante E + poniente W winds 10-15 kn. Pass Puerto Banús superyacht dock (largest in Andalucía).
Distance
7 NM
Sailing
~1.4h at 5 kn
Route at a glance
Route summary
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Day-by-day journey
Named anchorages, restaurants, and route notes for every leg of the week — written by sailors who've actually run this passage.
Marbella → Puerto de Cabopino
8 nm shake-down east from Puerto Banús to Puerto de Cabopino. Costa del Sol summer wind regime is the levante from E (warm dry) at 10-15 kn alternating with the poniente from W. Pass the Marbella superyacht dock at Puerto Banús (largest mega-yacht marina in Andalucía).
Things to do
Walk Puerto Banús superyacht dock for spotting
Anchor swim at Playa de Cabopino dunes
Espetos sardine skewers at a beach chiringuito
Walk the Cabopino dunes nature reserve
Mooring tip
Puerto de Cabopino stern-to, €80-120/night peak, sheltered from N. Puerto Banús is the larger glitz alternative at €200-400/night peak.
Puerto de Cabopino → Fuengirola
12 nm east to Fuengirola — Costa del Sol family resort. Sohail Castle (10th-c Moorish, restored, on a hill above the Río Fuengirola estuary) is the headline shore activity. Marina di Fuengirola stern-to, fully sheltered. Plenty of capacity. Plan to visit Bioparc Fuengirola tropical-jungle zoo and beach lunch on the Paseo Marítimo.
Things to do
Walk to the 10th-c Moorish Sohail Castle
Visit Bioparc Fuengirola tropical-jungle zoo
Beach lunch on the Paseo Marítimo
Espetos sardines at a Carihuela beach chiringuito
Mooring tip
Marina di Fuengirola stern-to, €80-130/night peak, fully sheltered. Plenty of capacity.
Fuengirola → Benalmádena
6 nm short hop east to Benalmádena. Puerto Marina (the postmodern Venetian-Moorish-arched marina, 1980s, the most-photographed marina in Spain) is the headline. The Buddhist Stupa above the resort is the largest Buddhist monument in Europe (33 m). Pre-book in peak August. Plan to tinto de verano at a marina café and tivoli World rollercoaster for sea views.
Things to do
Walk the Puerto Marina Venetian-Moorish quays
Visit the Buddhist Stupa (largest in Europe)
Tinto de verano at a marina café
Tivoli World rollercoaster for sea views
Mooring tip
Puerto Marina Benalmádena stern-to, €100-160/night peak, fully sheltered. Pre-book in peak August.
Benalmádena → Torremolinos
4 nm short hop east to Torremolinos — historic Costa del Sol resort, Carihuela fishing-quarter still active alongside the modern hotel zone. Anchor near Carihuela beach on sand 4-6 m. 17th-c Molino de Inca windmill in tropical gardens above the village.
Things to do
Walk Carihuela fishing-quarter alleys
Anchor swim at Carihuela beach sand
Gambas al ajillo at a Carihuela family taverna
Visit the 17th-c Molino de Inca windmill
Mooring tip
Anchor off Carihuela on sand at 4-6 m, sheltered from N. Marina di Benalmádena 4 nm west is the larger alternative.
Torremolinos → Málaga
8 nm east to Málaga — Andalusian capital, Picasso's birthplace. Muelle Uno modern marina (2011, in the historic harbour) is the standard charter overnight. Walk to the Alcazaba (11th-c Moorish fortress, second-best preserved in Spain after Granada's Alhambra). Marina di Benalmádena 12 nm west is cheaper alternative. Plan to visit the Picasso Museum (birthplace city) and olive + jamón ibérico at Atarazanas Market.
Things to do
Walk the 11th-c Moorish Alcazaba fortress
Visit the Picasso Museum (birthplace city)
Olive + jamón ibérico at Atarazanas Market
Vermút on Muelle Uno at sunset
Mooring tip
Muelle Uno Málaga stern-to, €120-200/night peak, fully sheltered. Pre-book in peak. Marina di Benalmádena 12 nm west is cheaper alternative.
Málaga → Torre de Benagalbón
6 nm short hop east to Torre de Benagalbón — small fishing village east of Málaga. 16th-c watchtower (Torre del Rincón) on the headland. Sendero Litoral coastal path runs east through whitewashed villages and lemon groves. Anchor off Torre de Benagalbón on sand at 4-6 m, sheltered from N. Plan to paddleboard to the secret sea caves and beach lunch at a cliffside chiringuito.
Things to do
Walk to the 16th-c Torre del Rincón
Hike the Sendero Litoral coastal path
Paddleboard to the secret sea caves
Beach lunch at a cliffside chiringuito
Mooring tip
Anchor off Torre de Benagalbón on sand at 4-6 m, sheltered from N. Marina di Vélez 4 nm east is the small alternative for paid mooring.
Torre de Benagalbón → Churriana
32 nm long west back to Marbella via Churriana swim stop (small Costa del Sol quiet inlet). Refuel at Puerto Banús before tying up. Standard 14:00 marina arrival for handover-prep evening. Marina la Bajadilla is cheaper alternative at €100-150/night. Plan to crew dinner on the Marbella Paseo Marítimo.
Things to do
Optional Churriana inlet swim stop
Refuel and clean the boat at Puerto Banús
Crew dinner on the Marbella Paseo Marítimo
Sunset photo at Puerto Banús superyacht dock
Mooring tip
Puerto Banús Marbella stern-to, €200-400/night peak. Marina la Bajadilla is cheaper alternative at €100-150/night. Refuel at entrance fuel berth.
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