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Playa de Calahonda: Traveler Reviews

Carretera de Cadiz, Km 199, 29600 Marbella, Spain
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Ranked #16 of 38 attractions in Marbella
Type: Beaches
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“Ecstacy”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2013 via mobile

Playa de Calahonda proved to be an explorers paradise. I feel like we caught this particular gem at its brightest when my friends and I visited Nerja for a day trip. The sky was the most exquisite shade of azure and the white buildings of the town were bathed in the light of the winter sun. The location of Nerja made going to the beach at a time where most other European beaches are suffering from a severe lack of snowboards a total pleasure. The Balcony of Europe provided us with a nice couple of appertizers after we walked through the rock structures enveloping the shore. It was true paradise. Highest recommendation for the beach.

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“Not bad but coarser sand”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2013

Walked along this beach from Doña Lola Macdonalds resort. It was ok but some areas were like a building site, work being done near the apartments leading down to the sea and some of the rubbish lying around. It was January so it may be cleaner during the summer months. We could have walked all the way to the Cadopina harbour/beach which has nicer sand but as it was getting dark we didn't go that far. It would have taken about two hours to walk there and back, probably be ok in the summer months when lighter, then you could drink in the nice bars and walk back.

Visited January 2013
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“nice resort”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2012

We thought this a very well run section of this coast having been at fungirola for a week this was much better and not so poorly supported as benalmadena which is a bit jaded

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“Royal Beach Bar”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 25, 2012

The must on this beach is to visit the Royal Beach bar! It's a perfect place for having a great time. Perfect food, good music and excellent cocktails! :)

Visited July 2012
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“Boring”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 9, 2012

SImply boring. Really nothing special. Small overcrowded beach filled with jelly fishes.

Visited August 2011
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