The Costa del Sol seems to be a place protected by endless beaches. The translucent Mediterranean with serene waters is a place with intimate and empty beaches… in its wholeness, has everything you need to enjoy good weather at its best. But if you are looking for a more exciting and original way to do it and if you intend to do it with a jet ski ride through Malaga, then you are on the right track. It's a simple plan, without complications and that is easy to enjoy since almost everyone can drive this water vehicle. It's a fantastic option for couples, for families (since the little ones can go as co-pilot) and unbeatable if you want to disconnect on your own. If you think this looks good then keep reading, because shortly we will leave you with the best places you can visit in Malaga to do jet skiing.

With such a coastline and beautiful corners, it's no surprise that finding a good jet ski ride in Malaga is a “simple” task. And we put quotation marks around this word because it's simple to a certain level since there are more than 200 kilometres of coastline, a total of 41 blue flags (the Oscar of the beaches), an infinity of guided routes, long-range rentals, beautiful beaches everywhere and countless Natural parks and protected areas scattered along its coast… Are you still thinking that finding THE jet ski route through Malaga is a simple task? Don't worry, because if you read these lines it will be. Here are the best places in Malaga to have a ride on a jet ski.

Where to rent a jet ski in Malaga?

• Nerja. Nerja is the jewel in the crown and it takes all the awards, present and future. It's located in the north of Malaga and very close to Granada, so you can probably find long routes that take you to its coast, although you can also cheer up and go on your own with a rental as long as you have a license. However, we don't want to talk about Nerja because of its proximity to Granada, but because of two natural treasures that are very special:

o The Cliffs of Maro and Cerro Gordo. Here you can plan everything you want, try the routes on a jet ski you want ... but if you don't allow one day at least, to visit the Cliffs of Maro and Cerro Gordo on a jet ski, you will never be able to forgive yourself. It's a protected landscape made up of many kilometres of colossal cliffs covered with vegetation in its highest parts. Here the Mediterranean goes from an intense blue to a translucent one as you enter the coast itself. Its turquoise reflections will leave you speechless. The number of beaches scattered around this area that seem to be taken from a fantasy tale is infinite, although, without a doubt, the grand prize goes to the mystical Cascada Grande de Maro, a 15-metre high freshwater waterfall that will leave you before you a most spectacular environment.

o Calahonda beach. We want to start talking about this beach clarifying something. We're not talking about Calahonda or Calahonda beach, but Calahonda Beach, in Nerja, don't mix it with these two towns of Mijas, which, although they also have a particular charm, they don't compare with this one, which is one of the best beaches in Malaga. You can find Playa Calahonda in a small private bay in Nerja. It's embraced by small white cliffs, bathed by turquoise, serene and crystalline water, and surrounded by a lot of spectacular beaches, such as El Chorrillo beach or Carabeo beach, it's also next to the Balcón de Europa viewpoint, the Malaga version of the Balcón del Mediterráneo in Benidorm.

• Marbella. In Marbella, you can find many options for jet ski tours, although, the good thing about this mythical town is not its large number of options, but its exquisite location. Nerja is ideal if you want intimate, relaxing and dreamy walks. But if you're looking for long journeys, Marbella is your place. It's perfectly located between Fuengirola and Estepona, and between each point, there are a lot of beaches and coves scattered along the coast. All you have to do is decide which direction you want to take: north, to get to know Fuengirola and the surrounding places, such as the coastal town of Mijas and Calahonda, or south, to go down to Estepona and discover some of the many intimate and uninhabited beaches that are outside the centre. That is in case you want to take enjoy the location and go on a long excursion, but if you are staying here and don't want to complicate it too much, then a jet ski route to Real de Zaragoza beach or Cabopino beach are the best things you can do since without a doubt, they are two of the best beaches in Marbella.

• Estepona. We wanted to mention Estepona at last for two reasons. First, because it has very beautiful beaches and second because it's very close to the Costa de la Luz, Cádiz. We recommend that you make a reservation for a jet ski ride to Guadalmansa beach, which will also allow you to see the mouth of the Guadalmansa river. If you start the exit from the south of Estepona, you will be able to see the Guadalmina beach or the Arroyo de las Cañas beach, two of the best known in this region. We also recommend that you visit Padrón beach on a jet ski. Apart from having a particular charm, it's in this area where the Estepona Coastal Zone begins, a coastal promenade that takes you through the best places in this region, so you can already imagine the number of spectacular places that await you if you follow its course from the water. On the other hand, you cannot miss Playa del Cristo, one of the jewels of Estepona that is hidden in a small bay. It is a small U-shaped beach, with a completely serene sea and a large mountain in the background that adorns its landscape. Finally, we cannot fail to mention that just over 20 kilometres away you will find Sotogrande, a town on the Costa de la Luz with beaches that are a delight for the eyes.

Is it not as simple as in the beginning right? As you can see, the hardest thing about a jet ski ride in Malaga is choosing one of the many options it offers, although hopefully, these recommendations will make it a little easier for you. Look for offers, compare places and go gathering your friends because no one will want to miss a day on a jet ski in Malaga.