Marbella is a great destination to take a holiday, or even to live and work there. It has a big Spanish population, a stunning old town, lots of culture, fantastic cuisine and wonderful year-round weather. Use Our Marbella Transfers Services to enjoy the city the easy way.
1. A Day at the Beach
No matter what time of year you visit Marbella, a trip to the beach is a must. The Costa del Sol boasts kilometres of sandy beaches, one of the very best of which can be found a 10 minute drive to the east of Marbella in the Cabopino area. All along these beaches are lovely beach bars, known as chiringuitos serving drinks and typical Mediterranean cuisine, right on the sand. The beaches and the sea all along the coast are clean and safe for swimming.
2. Alameda Park
Just a few steps south of the old-town is a park that feels like a private garden.
Below a thick canopy of tropical foliage are marble-paved walkways, fountains and benches where you can hide from the sun in the afternoon or sip a cup of coffee in the morning.
Many of the benches are clad with “azulejos”, classic Andalusian hand-painted tiles that show the city’s monuments and history.
On two sides the park is also bounded by a balustrade, which only adds to the sense of refinement.
3. Puerto Banús
A few kilometres east of old Marbella is the flashiest part of the resort.
If Marbella draws comparisons with the French Riviera, it’s down to the boutiques, super yachts and luxury sports cars that meet your gaze everywhere you look in Puerto Banús.
The area merits some of your time just to see the ostentatious displays of wealth, but you should check out the large Rhinoceros sculpture, also by Salvador Dalí, which weighs 3.6 tonnes.
While away a few hours on the sandy beach or dress up for one of the posh restaurants here in evenings – if you can book a table!
4. Golf
Fitting for a playground for the wealthy, Marbella has an abundance of golf courses. There are 32 within half an hour of the resort, including very posh, invitation-only clubs, plush resorts with eye-watering green fees and more affordable no-frills option that will suit novices and rusty players. If you’re newish to the sport then Monte Paraiso is the one for you; it’s mere moments from the centre of the resort and has relatively short, par-3 holes that are forgiving for newcomers but still pose a test for seasoned golfers. If you want to go all-out try Los Naranjos or La Quinta Golf and Country Club.
5. Go back in time at Castillo Sohail
Located on a hilltop just outside Fuengirola, a 25-minute drive east of Marbella, the Castillo Sohail is a Medieval fortress constructed on the site of Roman and Phoenician ruins. As well as being one of the major historical attractions in Costa del Sol, it’s also the venue for events such as the Medieval Market in September – a colourful week of falconry displays, archery, juggling and even some “dragon hunting” – and an Oktoberfest-inspired beer festival, usually held at the end of August.
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