The Costa del Sol is one of those places that do not leave indifferent those who walk along its beaches of turquoise water and explore the landscapes that are hidden in the coast of Malaga. Spending you holidays here is to live a summer full of magic and very difficult to forget.

If we had to choose a plan that made us completely disconnect from everything else and enjoy the Mediterranean in a super special way, it would undoubtedly be to rent one of the countless boats that are moored in each of the ports of Malaga.

We assure you that there is nothing that can compare with the feeling of sailing the sea and feeling the breeze caressing your skin, as well as refreshing yourself in the best coves of crystal-clear water and enjoying the sun without limits.

So, whether you are looking forward to celebrate the end of your best friend's bachelorhood with a special farewell party, or if you just want to take a quiet ride and rent a boat for hours, in Malaga you will find everything you need to make your experience the best.

Where are the best areas to rent a boat in Malaga?

• Malaga (city): as expected, in the capital of the province you will find the best offers for boat rentals that will make you live an unforgettable sailing day. And here you will have the opportunity to get on board the boat that best suits your tastes and what you feel like experiencing at that moment. Departing from the Port of Malaga, you can visit beaches such as La Misericordia or the famous Malagueta beach.

• Marbella: famous for being one of the favorite summer destinations, this city has one of the most exclusive ports of our country and even the world: Puerto Banus. Here you can find impressive yachts from which you can make your dreams of sailing the Mediterranean come true. There is certainly nothing like renting one of these boats and go through the Costa del Sol in a most glamorous journey.

• Estepona: if you approach the Marina you will see a huge number of moored boats, from small ones to sailboats that exceed 12 meters in length. It is undoubtedly the perfect place to rent one of these boats and make a family excursion or even spend several days at sea and tour the Costa del Sol in the best company.

• Benalmádena: there is nothing better than feeling like a real skipper for a day and command of one of the motorboats that you will find in the Benalmádena Marina. It will be your ideal place if you do not have a sailing license, since aboard these small boats you can go to visit the nearest beaches such as La Carihuela and follow a few hours trip to Torremolinos or down south to Fuengirola.

• Fuengirola: here is another of the marinas with boats that will not leave you indifferent. Perfect for boat trips or for a couple of days anchoring offshore, you will have the possibility of renting catamarans, motorboats or sailboats and visit places like the long beach of Los Boliches and reach Playa Bonita.

What types of boats can I rent in Malaga?

This will depend on the plan you have in mind and if you want your trips to have longer or shorter duration. You can choose between rentals per hours, for parties or even a rental for days to go out to discover the Costa del Sol and spend the night in the middle of the Mediterranean. These are the possibilities you can find:

- Catamarans: it’s the perfect option to rent if you want to spend a sailing day with your family during the summer, as it is a very safe and not an excessively large boat. In this way, its engines will make you reach a perfect speed and your trips will be very safe.

- Sailboats: we know that there is nothing like sailing the waters of the Mediterranean, so renting a sailboat is ideal if you want to feel the power of the wind and reach the most remote places.

- Motorboats: although they are small boats, they are perfect for those who want to rent a boat without a sailing license and make trips close to the coast. You can choose between rigid and semi-rigid boats.

- Yachts: get ready to live an experience full of luxury and glamour, because renting a yacht is something that not everyone can afford and that will make you feel the real exclusivity in the sea due to all the comforts you will find on board.

What sailing license do I need to rent a boat in Malaga?

The best thing about being able to rent a boat in Malaga is that, whether you already have enough experience and a sailing license, as if you have not taken a helm in your life and you are curious to know how it is to live the experience of being your own skipper for a day, here there is room for everyone to enjoy your sailing day in the best way.

+ With license: if you are one of those who took the "title" some time ago and you are eager to dust off your license, let us tell you that in Malaga you can put your skills as a skipper into practice again and rent one of the many boats that you will find on the coast. Just remember that with the old license you can only be at the helm of boats that do not exceed 6 meters in length. However, with the Basic Navigation License (PNB) you will be able to handle boats up to 8 meters and with the Recreational Boat License (PER) you will be able to handle impressive boats up to 15 meters in length.

+ Without license: as you know, if you still do not have your sailing license and you dare to guide your friends on an unforgettable journey, you can always choose to rent a small boat of less than 5 meters in length, or if you are excited about the idea of sailing, a sailboat that does not exceed 6 meters in length. But if you want to forget about any kind of worry and prefer to live this experience in the safest way and be able to rent bigger boats, you will have the option to include in your rental the skippers’ company who will take care of everything.

Now that you have all the necessary information to rent a boat in Malaga, you don't have to do anything else but go to one of its ports and enjoy the sea like never before, it will be an unforgettable experience!