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Yacht charter route · Catalonia

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.

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Puerto de Cabopino
Day 1

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

— At a glance

Route at a glance

Best season
May – mid-October (peak Jun – Sep)
Duration
7 days · Sat – Sat
Departure
Marbella
Sailing area
Catalonia

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Puerto de Cabopino
1
Day 1

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.

Fuengirola
2
Day 2

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.

Benalmádena
3
Day 3

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.

Torremolinos
4
Day 4

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.

Málaga
5
Day 5

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.

Torre de Benagalbón
6
Day 6

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.

Churriana
7
Day 7

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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