Full Description & Details
Marina la Bajadilla Marbella is a working harbour on the eastern flank of Marbella's old town, on the Costa del Sol Occidental in Andalusia. It is a functional, municipal-feeling port rather than a resort showpiece, and it does not compete with the gilded promenade of Puerto Banus a few kilometres west. The basin is shared with the fishing fleet, so the quay has a steady hum of maintenance work, ropes, diesel and fishermen unloading at dawn. The marina is about 800 metres from the town centre, and a berth holder can step off the pontoon and be in the casco antiguo within ten minutes, passing the Avenida del Mar and its Dali sculptures on the way.
The harbour offers good shelter for a working harbour. It holds 268 berths, with a maximum vessel length of 18 metres and a maximum draught of 3 metres. That puts it in the cruising-yacht and small motor-yacht bracket rather than the superyacht tier, and the 3-metre draught ceiling rules out some deeper-keeled sailing yachts. The service area totals 155,125 square metres, of which 88,486 square metres is water and 66,639 square metres is land. The travel lift is rated at 70 tonnes, and there is a 2.5-tonne forklift. Holding is not described in the sources, but the basin is a working harbour with good protection.
Facilities on site include fuel (diesel and petrol), water, power, wifi, showers, laundry, repair services, a travel lift, provisions, a chandlery and a restaurant. A row of local restaurants along the front reads more local than international, and prices there stay gentler than those in the marinas west of town. The old town shops are a ten-minute walk away. The marina is managed by the Agencia Publica de Puertos de Andalucia, and the address is Calle Puerto Pesquero s/n, 29603 Marbella (Malaga).
VHF channel is 9, and the phone numbers are 951 507 765 and 600 149 143. The marina is open to overnight stays. The best season is not specified in the sources, but the Costa del Sol climate is mild year-round. There are no restrictions noted beyond the length and draught limits. An alternative is to anchor in the nearby bay east of the marina, subject to conditions. The marina has long been the subject of expansion plans, but the current operating reality is what counts.
How to get there
Approach Marina la Bajadilla Marbella on VHF channel 9. The harbour is marked with a green light on the breakwater, and the official coordinates for the breakwater head are latitude 36 degrees 30 minutes 20.59 seconds north, longitude 4 degrees 52 minutes 37.24 seconds west. The nautical chart is D-454.
The marina sits on the eastern flank of Marbella's old town, a short distance from the seafront parks, and the basin is shared with the fishing port. Land access is straightforward. The marina is at Calle Puerto Pesquero s/n, 29603 Marbella, about 800 metres from the old town.
The coastal path runs past beaches and chiringuitos, and the short climb to the Alameda park gives shade and views. The nearest airport is Malaga, roughly 40 kilometres away, though the sources do not give a specific transfer time. No formalities are described beyond contacting the marina office by phone or VHF.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum length and draft at Marina la Bajadilla Marbella?
Marina la Bajadilla Marbella takes vessels up to 18 metres in length overall and a maximum draught of 3 metres.
How many berths does Marina la Bajadilla Marbella have?
Marina la Bajadilla Marbella has 268 berths, making it one of Marbella's principal mooring points.
What VHF channel does Marina la Bajadilla Marbella use?
Marina la Bajadilla Marbella monitors VHF channel 9.
Does Marina la Bajadilla Marbella have fuel and repair facilities?
Yes, Marina la Bajadilla Marbella offers diesel and petrol fuel, a 70-tonne travel lift, repair services, water, power, wifi, showers, laundry, provisions and a chandlery.
Can I stay overnight at Marina la Bajadilla Marbella?
Yes, overnight stays are permitted at Marina la Bajadilla Marbella.
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