Guidebook for Marbella
Sightseeing
Not to be missed! Interesting visit to a typical Andalusian white village ("pueblo blanco"). Access through a small mountain road. Landscape, gastronomy and handicrafts
1006 locals recommend
Ronda
Not to be missed! Interesting visit to a typical Andalusian white village ("pueblo blanco"). Access through a small mountain road. Landscape, gastronomy and handicrafts
Spanish paradise for surf. From here, you can take the ferry to Tangiers, comfortable and quick.
414 locals recommend
Tarifa
Spanish paradise for surf. From here, you can take the ferry to Tangiers, comfortable and quick.
Most exotic day-tour, will take you to another world: walk through the narrow streets of the soukh, enjoy a "pastilla" or a "tajine" for lunch, window-shop in the fancy modern part of the city...
87 locals recommend
Tangier
Most exotic day-tour, will take you to another world: walk through the narrow streets of the soukh, enjoy a "pastilla" or a "tajine" for lunch, window-shop in the fancy modern part of the city...
All of the British charm combined with Andalusian extroverted mood. Tax-free shopping all over the place. Visit to the Rock and greeting the monkeys are a must. About one and a half hour from the apartment
Camino del Trapiche
All of the British charm combined with Andalusian extroverted mood. Tax-free shopping all over the place. Visit to the Rock and greeting the monkeys are a must. About one and a half hour from the apartment
Just 2 hours away by car, one of the wonders of the world: the Palacio de la Alhambra, magnificent residence of the sultans during the Arabic occupation of Spain. Do buy your ticket online in advance!
933 locals recommend
Alhambra
s/n C. Real de la AlhambraJust 2 hours away by car, one of the wonders of the world: the Palacio de la Alhambra, magnificent residence of the sultans during the Arabic occupation of Spain. Do buy your ticket online in advance!
Arts & Culture
All of the charm of a quiet Andalusian town, cradle of world-famous artist Pablo Picasso... It has a magnificent cathedral, a Roman theater, a Picasso Museum, beautiful tropical parks, restaurants, shopping on calle Larios and along the seaside walk "Muelle 1"...
675 locals recommend
Málaga
All of the charm of a quiet Andalusian town, cradle of world-famous artist Pablo Picasso... It has a magnificent cathedral, a Roman theater, a Picasso Museum, beautiful tropical parks, restaurants, shopping on calle Larios and along the seaside walk "Muelle 1"...
Santa Clara Golf Marbella
Km 180 Autovía del MediterráneoA beautiful place to play golf
Apartamentos Greenlife Golf Marbella
S/N Av. Marco PoloA place to play golf really close to my place
Marbella Golf Country Club
A beautiful place to enjoy golf, horseriding...
Drinks & Nightlife
A funny visit to the richest in the world... Have a look at their incredible yatches, Ferrari and Rolls Royce put in a line at the marina. Definitely worth it, as the cheap and cool pizzeria Picasso!
1294 locals recommend
Puerto Banus
A funny visit to the richest in the world... Have a look at their incredible yatches, Ferrari and Rolls Royce put in a line at the marina. Definitely worth it, as the cheap and cool pizzeria Picasso!
Everything Else
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport
s/n Av. del Comandante García MoratoOne of the arrival points
To arrive from Madrid in the high-speed train. Extremely comfortable trip
224 locals recommend
Málaga María Zambrano railway station
Calle Explanada de la EstaciónTo arrive from Madrid in the high-speed train. Extremely comfortable trip
Just at the back of the station, you will find the bus station, from where frequent buses to Marbella will take you there. From Marbella, a short taxi ride will take you to the condo.
139 locals recommend
Estación de Autobuses de Málaga
s/n P.º de los TilosJust at the back of the station, you will find the bus station, from where frequent buses to Marbella will take you there. From Marbella, a short taxi ride will take you to the condo.
Food Scene
Andalusian. Quite close to the apartment, at 10 min's walk through the beach, if you turn right when you arrive there. Good price, really nice food and nice atmosphere very close to the sea.
29 locals recommend
Restaurante aqui te quiero ver
s/n C. AteneaAndalusian. Quite close to the apartment, at 10 min's walk through the beach, if you turn right when you arrive there. Good price, really nice food and nice atmosphere very close to the sea.
Andalusian. A bit further, in San Pedro de Alcántara, about 20 minutes by car. A really spectacular place for a special day. Ask for a table on the terrace
42 locals recommend
El Ancla
s/n Av. Carmen SevillaAndalusian. A bit further, in San Pedro de Alcántara, about 20 minutes by car. A really spectacular place for a special day. Ask for a table on the terrace
Italian. Very close to the apartment, very nice food and place. Charming people.
16 locals recommend
Restaurante Rosmarino Della Piazza
Italian. Very close to the apartment, very nice food and place. Charming people.
Nice and unexpensive, located less than 10 km away, in the cozy little marina of Cabopino (less than 10 min drive, in direction to Málaga). Well worth a visit!
15 locals recommend
La Despensa
N-340Nice and unexpensive, located less than 10 km away, in the cozy little marina of Cabopino (less than 10 min drive, in direction to Málaga). Well worth a visit!
A special restaurant, exotic semi-African atmosphere and decoration, creative -and good- recipes. Really worth a visit.
194 locals recommend
Trocadero Arena
A special restaurant, exotic semi-African atmosphere and decoration, creative -and good- recipes. Really worth a visit.
Inside the "real Marbella", special for its very Andalusian atmosphere. The villa was a painter's studio, and its garden is wonderful to have lunch or dinner. Try to avoid rush periods.
Restaurante la Tirana
13 C. Sta. AnaInside the "real Marbella", special for its very Andalusian atmosphere. The villa was a painter's studio, and its garden is wonderful to have lunch or dinner. Try to avoid rush periods.
A Michelin-starred beautiful restaurant, on the verge of the lake in the middle of a beautiful golf course... and within walking distance of the apartment in case you want to honour excellent Spanish wines (about 20 mn walk/5 mn drive)! Ideal for a special celebration. If weather is nice, ask for a table on the terrace, next to the lake.
54 locals recommend
Restaurante El Lago Marbella
Avenida Marco PoloA Michelin-starred beautiful restaurant, on the verge of the lake in the middle of a beautiful golf course... and within walking distance of the apartment in case you want to honour excellent Spanish wines (about 20 mn walk/5 mn drive)! Ideal for a special celebration. If weather is nice, ask for a table on the terrace, next to the lake.
Entertainment & Activities
A multi-adventure park in a wood, for parents and kids to enjoy alike in the open air. Offers circuits for every age, as well as adventure games, manual arts, zipline and a climbing wall for kids between 4 and 7 years old. And just at 10 minutes' walk from the apartment!
149 locals recommend
Aventura Amazonia
2 Av. Valeriano RodríguezA multi-adventure park in a wood, for parents and kids to enjoy alike in the open air. Offers circuits for every age, as well as adventure games, manual arts, zipline and a climbing wall for kids between 4 and 7 years old. And just at 10 minutes' walk from the apartment!
The only Butterfly Park I have ever heard of, may be interesting to visit with kids!
264 locals recommend
Mariposario de Benalmádena-Butterfly Park
s/n C. MuerdagoThe only Butterfly Park I have ever heard of, may be interesting to visit with kids!
Parks & Nature
An awesome zoo recreating tropical surrounding amidst the town. Entertaining and instructive for kids. This Bioparc has been a model for other animal parks and wildlife research centers around the world. Nice shows for children (check with the web of the zoo).
489 locals recommend
Bioparc Fuengirola
6 C. Camilo José CelaAn awesome zoo recreating tropical surrounding amidst the town. Entertaining and instructive for kids. This Bioparc has been a model for other animal parks and wildlife research centers around the world. Nice shows for children (check with the web of the zoo).
A magical site. Classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2016. At less than one hour's drive (95 km), the still completely unspoilt Dolmen Complex in Antequera is one of the most impressive prehistoric sites in the world. You may book a guided visit to take full cultural advantage of the trip, or just go on your own, and enjoy the natural and cultural beauty of the site. Closed on Mondays.
45 locals recommend
Archaeological Dolmens of Antequera
5 Carr. de MálagaA magical site. Classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2016. At less than one hour's drive (95 km), the still completely unspoilt Dolmen Complex in Antequera is one of the most impressive prehistoric sites in the world. You may book a guided visit to take full cultural advantage of the trip, or just go on your own, and enjoy the natural and cultural beauty of the site. Closed on Mondays.
Admire animal and plant life from a spectacular view point. The Gorge Desfiladero de los Gaitanes is a natural beauty spot, placed in the centre of the province, between the towns of Alora, Antequera and Ardales. This is one of the most beautiful spots of the Malaga Mountains. Book your visit online.
370 locals recommend
Caminito Del Rey
Admire animal and plant life from a spectacular view point. The Gorge Desfiladero de los Gaitanes is a natural beauty spot, placed in the centre of the province, between the towns of Alora, Antequera and Ardales. This is one of the most beautiful spots of the Malaga Mountains. Book your visit online.