Nine assisted bathing points along the coast. Credit: Marbella city council
Marbella town hall has strengthened beach accessibility across the municipality this season, with nine assisted bathing points now in operation along the coastline. The service launched during Holy Week and will remain active until the end of September covering the full length of the summer season.
Positioned every two and a half to three kilometres, the points provide uninterrupted coverage from Cabopino in the east to Guadalmina in the west, spanning the full 27 kilometres of Marbella’s coastline. No matter where you choose to spend your beach day, assistance is never far away.
Mayor Angeles Muñoz explained the thinking behind the initiative: “Marbella is very fortunate to have 27 kilometres of coastline and we understood long ago that we should implement all possible resources so that anyone, regardless of their circumstances, can enjoy our beaches.” She described the distribution as guaranteeing “complete coverage” along the shoreline and called it “a clear commitment to inclusion and quality.”
The glorious beaches can now be fully enjoyed by everyone
The service includes amphibious chairs and specialised staff who assist people with reduced mobility, elderly residents from care homes, and those with special needs. Importantly, accessing the service is straightforward. Anyone requiring support simply needs to make a phone call to arrange their assistance and enjoy bathing in complete safety.
Physical infrastructure has also been improved alongside the staffed service. Beach access walkways have been widened from 1.5 metres to three metres, a change that significantly improves mobility and ease of access to the shore for users with difficulties.
Mayor Muñoz also noted that the programme is already well used by senior care homes, whose residents benefit greatly from the opportunity to enjoy a safe and comfortable day by the sea.
Marbella’s world-famous beaches can now be fully enjoyed by everyone, with the nine points spread along the coast and trained staff on hand throughout the summer. The service runs until the end of September, those interested can book this assisted bathing service through the free telephone number 658 618 333.
