Place to visit
Playa del Faro, Spain: what it is and when to go
Playa del Faro is a beach in Marbella, Spain. Interests: Beaches and With kids. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Beach in Marbella, Spain · Beaches, With kids
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- AGP Málaga, 40 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 36.50662, -4.8915
What it is and where
Playa del Faro is a beach in Marbella, Spain.
It is in Marbella, where this site lists 40 more places to see, 1.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 36.50662, -4.8915; the nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP, Málaga), 40 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Beaches and With kids places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Playa del Faro is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:46
- FebPossible10:39
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:56
- MayBest time13:57
- JunBest time14:29
- JulPossible14:16
- AugPossible13:24
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:02
- NovPossible10:01
- DecPossible9:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Beaches | June and September | April to May, July to August and October |
| With kids | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Playa del Faro has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Marbella LighthouseLighthouse in Spain154 m
- Ermita de SantiagoChurch in Marbella, Spain685 m
- La Encarnación, MarbellaChurch in Marbella, Spain767 m
- Ermita del Santo Cristo de la Vera CruzChurch in Marbella, Spain867 m
- King Abdul Aziz MosqueMosque in Spain3.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Beaches
- Beach of La Concha: beach in Donostia-San Sebastian, Basque Country
- SS America: American ocean liner built in 1939
- Playa de Gulpiyuri: Shortest beach of the world
- Playa de Las Teresitas: beach of San Andrés, Tenerife
- As Catedrais beach: beach in Aguas Santas, Galicia, Spain
- Platja de la Mar Bella: Beach
Every Spain place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Playa del Faro?
It is a beach in Marbella, Spain.
When is the best time to visit Playa del Faro?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31.
How do you get to Playa del Faro?
The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), 40 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Marbella Lighthouse, Ermita de Santiago, La Encarnación, Marbella. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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