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La Ola
Beachfront Mediterranean seafood chiringuito: grilled/espeto fish, octopus al espeto, paella
- Where
- Playa de la Fontanilla
About this chiringuito
La Ola is a Mediterranean seafood chiringuito on Playa de la Fontanilla, on Marbella’s paseo marítimo. Its own site describes a beachfront restaurant with a cocktail bar and sun loungers available on the sand. The food offer includes fish, shellfish, paella, salads and meat dishes. The dated price record on this page measures an espeto de sardinas from the restaurant’s menu; it is not a sunbed price or an entry fee. Use the linked carta for other dishes and contact the venue separately about a table or a lounger.
Contact & location in Marbella
- Address
- 3-4, P.º Marítimo, 29602 Marbella, Málaga, Spain
- Phone
- 952 85 74 48
- Directions
- Directions
Highlights
- Beachfront chiringuito on Playa de la Fontanilla, Marbella's paseo marítimo
- Menu leads with espeto (spit-roasted sardines/fish) and fresh Málaga seafood
- TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice award; 4.5/5 from 355 reviews (#53 of 1,560 in Marbella)
- Full à la carte menu incl. paella de marisco (36,90€/2p) and fritura malagueña (21,90€)
- Beach terrace with rentable sunbeds/parasols; wheelchair-accessible, Wi-Fi
La Ola, answered
How much does La Ola cost?
The espeto de sardinas, Málaga-style sardines spit-roasted over the fire, is €8.90 on their own menu. La Ola publishes its full carta online and the link is on this page; the only figures we print are the ones we have read there.
Where is La Ola in Marbella?
La Ola is on Playa de la Fontanilla at Paseo Maritimo 3-4, in Marbella centro, a few minutes' walk from the old town.
Does La Ola take reservations?
Yes - tables can be booked by phone (+34 952 85 74 48), WhatsApp (+34 661 70 75 45), or through the restaurant's website.
What should I order at La Ola?
The menu centres on Mediterranean seafood: grilled espeto fish and octopus lead the fish section, alongside paella, shellfish, salads and meat dishes.
Last checked: 25 August 2026
Checked by Vernon Marsh on 25 August 2026