Full Description & Details
Puerto Cabopino is a small marina in the municipality of Marbella, on the eastern Costa del Sol towards Elviria. It sits at latitude 36 degrees 29 minutes 2 seconds north, longitude 004 degrees 44 minutes 4 seconds west, roughly forty kilometres from Malaga airport. Opened in 1983, it is the smallest and most architecturally intimate of the marinas Marbella offers, set against the dune-backed Cabopino beach and the Artola pine forest. The basin holds 170 berths with a maximum vessel length around 20 metres, and it is the family-yachting harbour of choice on the eastern Marbella coast.
The marina provides water, electricity, telephone and internet access at the docking point, plus toilets and showers. Berths are available for overnight stays. Holding is not described in the sources, but the harbour is protected by breakwater works authorised for the bocana, or entrance, of the Marina de Cabo Pino. The port has a dock equipped with a crane and a 15-tonne gantry, along with boat maintenance and storage, a garage and a gas station. Surveillance and security services run 24 hours.
On shore, Puerto Cabopino offers cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, laundries, pharmacies and entertainment areas in the surroundings. Rubbish collection and taxis are available, and the port employs 24 sailors. The operator, Marina de Cabopino SA, is registered in Marbella, Malaga, with its address at Conj. Puerto Cabopino, s/n (Elviria) 29600. The phone number is 952831975.
Approaching vessels should note that the entrance works were authorised under a 1981 concession, with balizamiento, or marking, required during construction. The marina is open for overnight berthing, and the surrounding Cabopino beach and Artola pine forest are the main attractions. No specific seasonal restrictions are mentioned in the sources, but the high season on the Costa del Sol is summer. The port's small size and 20-metre length limit make it best suited to family cruisers and moderate-sized yachts.
How to get there
Puerto Cabopino lies on the eastern Marbella coast, towards Elviria, about forty kilometres from Malaga airport. The harbour entrance, or bocana, was protected by works authorised in 1981, and the port is marked by balizamiento, or navigation marks, as required under that concession. Vessels should approach the entrance with care, as the sources do not specify a channel depth or a recommended bearing.
The marina's VHF procedure is not given in the sources, so contact by phone at 952831975 is the reliable option for berth arrangements. Land access is straightforward from the N-340 coastal road, with the marina address at Conj. Puerto Cabopino, s/n in Elviria, Marbella.
The nearest major airport is Malaga, forty kilometres away. Taxis are available at the port, and the surrounding area offers supermarkets, restaurants and entertainment. No formalities beyond standard marina check-in are described in the sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum boat length at Puerto Cabopino?
Puerto Cabopino holds a maximum vessel length of around 20 metres, with 170 berths in the basin.
Does Puerto Cabopino allow overnight stays?
Yes, Puerto Cabopino allows overnight berthing, and the port provides water, electricity, showers and security services 24 hours.
What facilities are available at Puerto Cabopino marina?
Puerto Cabopino offers water, power, wifi, showers, laundry, repair services, a crane with a 15-tonne gantry, provisions, restaurants, a gas station and a garage.
How do I contact Puerto Cabopino marina?
Puerto Cabopino can be reached by phone at 952831975. The sources do not list a VHF channel for the marina.
Where is Puerto Cabopino located?
Puerto Cabopino is in the municipality of Marbella, towards Elviria on the eastern Costa del Sol, about forty kilometres from Malaga airport.
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