Costa del Sol Occidental Hotels

If being by the water is a major draw, Carihuela Beach is one of the most popular seaside spots located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from central Torremolinos. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Bajondillo Beach, Playamar Beach, and Arroyo de la Miel Beach.

Want to top up your tan? Head out to Los Boliches Beach— one of the most popular seaside spots located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from central Fuengirola. Catch the sunset by the shore at Las Gaviotas Beach, just a short walk away.

You can stroll along Benalmadena Marina for relaxing water views when you're in Benalmádena Costa. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you carry on walking you'll get to Carihuela Beach, Malapesquera Beach, and Playa de Santa Ana for some more water views.

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Bajondillo Beach in the heart of Torremolinos. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Playamar Beach located nearby.

If being by the water is a major draw, Puerto Banús Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 3.8 mi (6 km) from central Marbella. Catch the sunset by the shore at Playa de Levante, just a short walk away.

You can stroll along Puerto Banús Marina for relaxing water views when you're in Puerto Banús. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you carry on walking you'll get to Puerto Banús Beach, Playas del Duque, and Playa de Levante for some more water views.

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Fuengirola Beach located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Fuengirola. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to El Castillo Beach and Playa de Santa Amalia, both within a short walk.

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Estepona Beach, located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central Estepona. Catch the sunset by the shore at Rada Beach, just a short walk away.