Cabopino TINY PORT, NATURAL DUNES, RELAXED LIVING

Yes, it is at the very eastern edge of Marbella municipality, bordering Mijas Costa.

Apartments from around €250,000. Beachfront or marina-view properties from €400,000 to over €1 million.

It is a small, quiet marina, nothing like Puerto Banús. That is part of its charm.

Yes, the Artola dunes are a protected natural monument. No building is permitted in the dune area.

No. It is a quiet spot with a few restaurants that close relatively early. Marbella nightlife is 15 minutes away.

Yes, berths are available at the marina, typically for boats up to 8 to 10 metres.

Just a few small shops at the port. For proper shopping you need Elviria (10 min) or Calahonda.

Yes, the beach beside the marina is sheltered with calm water, suitable for families.

Chiringuito Las Dunas, Restaurante La Plaza and Bar El Puerto are popular choices around the marina.

At the eastern boundary of Marbella municipality, about 12 km east of the centre, where Marbella meets Mijas at Calahonda. The marina sits just off the A-7; Marbella centre is about 15 minutes by car, Málaga airport about 30.

A wide sandy beach backed by the Artola dunes, a protected natural monument crossed by wooden boardwalks, with the small marina at its western end and chiringuitos along the sand. It is one of the least built up beaches in Marbella and one of the most popular in summer for exactly that reason.

Apartments around the port and the beach, some townhouses, and villas in the Artola area behind the dunes. Stock is small. At the time of writing the projects we offer here are Golden Eight, Aruna and Marbella Sunset, from about 1.15 million euros, on our Marbella new developments page.

By the A-7 coast road, taking the Cabopino exit at the eastern edge of Marbella; the marina and the beach car parks are directly below it. From Marbella centre it is about 15 minutes, from Fuengirola about 20.