Puerto Deportivo del Candado

Tucked just 5 km from Málaga city centre, El Candado is a compact, well-regarded marina with 280 berths and a quietly tucked-away feel that sets it apart from the busier ports along the coast. It handles vessels up to 14 m with a max draught of 4 m, so it's well suited for mid-sized boats. Right next door you'll find El Candado beach — a stretch of dark volcanic sand flanked by the dramatic Peñón del Cuervo rock — making it easy to swap sea legs for beach time without going far.