Ports & Boat Charters
Many visitors come to the Costa del Sol on their own boats, or keep them in the area so that they can enjoy the sailing around the Mediterranean and the Straits of Gibraltar. It is also easy to hire different kinds of boats, jet skis, water bikes or even large leisure cruisers for the day. Marbella is home to one third of all sports harbours on the Costa del Sol.
There are always plenty of Spanish and foreign boats that come to stay during the winter along the Costa del Sol. There is limited mooring availability caused by the ever increasing number of visitors. It is advisable to plan well in advance. The Mediterranean is normally calm, with lively wind between the lighthouses of Calaburra and Cabopino and in the Straits of Gibraltar offering ideal conditions for sailing.
PUERTO DE MÁLAGA
One of the most important in the Mediterranean, has 2,500 metres of mooring for cruise ships. In the year 2000, the Levante (eastern) quay has been substantially enlarged offering mooring capacity for cruise ships of any size or tonnage. The special development plan for Málaga's harbour, currently in progress, includes modern landing facilities featuring leisure attractions, shops, bars and restaurants that will be located at the entrance to the pier. The Málaga port is close to the historic centre of the city.
Along the coastline of the Costa del Sol going west to east, you will notice there are several major places where the rivers join the Mediterranean Sea.
PUERTO DE LA DUQUESA
Manilva is the western most coastal town in the Málaga province. The marina is Andalusian style and very picturesque. There are many good restaurants, bars and clubs in the town. The marina is fairly quiet, as the majority of boats choose to stay in nearby Gibraltar over the winter period.
Real Club Mediterráneo Duquesa
Tel: 952 890 100
PUERTO DEPORTIVO DE ESTEPONA
Located right next to the city; this is a very lively port, even touristic. The movement of boats is quite restricted because the majority tend to stay here over the winter.
Puerto Estepota
Tel: 952 801 866
Club Nautico Estepota
Tel: 952 800 954
PUERTO DEPORTIVO JOSÉ BANÚS
Home of the jet set, this port has an international flavour. The shopping and dining are upper end.
Club de Mar Puerto Banús
Tel: 952 817 750
Puerto Banús
Tel: 952 909 800
PUERTO DEPORTIVO DE MARBELLA
Located in the centre of the city, next to the promenade. This is a focal point of social activity in the zone. The yacht club is a very popular destination.
Club Marítimo Marbella
Tel: 952 772 504
Marbella
Tel: 952 825 869
Marbella Charter
Tel: 670 642 462
PUERTO DEPORTIVO MARINA LA BAJADILLA DE MARBELLA
Newly built, this port is right at the eastern entrance to Marbella. The adjacent fishing harbour has been renovated. (see above for contact details)
PUERTO DEPORTIVO DE CABOPINO
Situated between Marbella and Calahonda this small scenic port is surrounded by beautiful nature in a restricted building zone. The sand dunes are under environmental protection; the beautiful beaches are known for strong winds and windsurfers abound.
Puerto Cabopino
Tel: 952 831 975
PUERTO DEPORTIVO DE FUENGIROLA
Situated at the centre of this tourist town, the atmosphere here is very pleasant especially during the holiday season. It is a medium sized port and has limited commercial activity.
Puerto Fuengirola
Tel: 952 468 000
Club Nautico Fuengirola
Tel: 952 470 406
Med. Boat Charter Fuengirola
Tel: 952 466 956
PUERTO DEPORTIVO DE BENALMÁDENA
In 1995, this attractive port with its wide range of bars and restaurants, located in Benalmádena Costa, received the international award 'Best Marina of the World.' The beautiful design features artificial islands and an exclusive architecture that makes it truly one of the most attractive ports on the coast.
Puerto Benalmádena
Tel: 952 577 022
REAL CLUB MEDITERRÁNEO DE MÁLAGA
A small marina within the main port of Málaga. Home to the prestigious sailing club, that has produced many world champions over the last 100 years.
Málaga
Tel: 952 226 300
PUERTO DEPORTIVO EL CANDADO
This is a pure sports port and is located on the eastern side of Málaga; it is affiliated to a well known and long established social club.
PUERTO DEPORTIVO DE LA CALETA DE VÉLEZ
This is the only port in the east of the Costa del Sol and is located near Torre del Mar. The town has quite a pulse during the summer high season. This moderately priced port has seen a considerable amount of investment over the years, including a modernised harbour masters office and improved security.
PUERTO DE SOTOGRANDE
Has over 1000 slips and the berth and pier are staffed from 07:00 til 23:00 daily. The essentials: telephone, water and electricity are on hand. This fully equipped modern port has a heliport, a gym, a nautical goods shop and a petrol station. The boat yard offers specialised services, a travelift, a paint workshop, welding, carpentry & sail and upholstery repair.
Sotogrande
Tel: 956 790 000