Holidays to Marbella

Things to do

Beaches

You can be sure that a region that translates as ‘Sun Coast’ will include its fair share of great beaches. Holidays in Marbella and the surrounding areas will be filled with days of swimming in the warm Mediterranean sea, relaxing in the shade and sharing plates of fried fish, excellent water sports opportunities or simply plenty of sun worshipping. Head to Bounty Beach for a cool, relaxed vibe, music and well priced food and drink. For something a little refined you could head to Nikki Beach, home of a world famous beach club and known for its high rolling parties, to relax on sun loungers under the palm trees and sip on Champagne. And to the west of Puerto Banus lies the sheltered, seductive beach of Nuevo Andalucia, perfect for quiet family days out. With around 23 beaches to choose from along its 20 or so miles of coastline, holidays in Marbella won’t be without their fair share of waterfront action.

Eating out

Nightlife

There’s a little something for all nightlife lovers enjoying a holiday in Marbella. The town itself is all about the atmosphere and intimacy of the old town, where live music spills onto the streets, shops stay open late and a real sense of community permeates through the bars and restaurants. Things get a little livelier in nearby Puerto Banus, where revellers enjoy excellent dinners in the harbour’s restaurants before venturing into the back streets to find buzzing bars and clubs that stay open till the early hours. The well known Nikki Beach is the place for long summer nights spent drinking Champagne, cocktails and dancing under the stars. And for a sensational New Years’ Eve party, the British run Beach Club near Elviria puts on a firework display, incredible a la carte menu and live music until late.

Family holidays

There’s plenty to keep all the family entertained in and around Marbella. Aside from the region’s family friendly beaches and waters, attractions for kids young and old are never far away. Take the go-kart track just outside Fuengirola for example, where thrills and spills aplenty can be had and you can take each other on across this challenging course. Little ones will love the horse drawn carriages of Mijas, whereas wildlife fans will enjoy the sights and sounds of nearby Biopark Zoo, which is filled with gorillas, crocodiles and snakes, to name a few. Get up close and personal with penguins at Selwo Marina, or for something a little more tropical, take the kids to Butterfly Park near Benalmedena, a paradise of plants, flowers and, of course, butterflies. And who could forget the flumes and pools at Aqualand just outside Torremolinos? The largest water park on the Costa del Sol offers up a great selection of waterslides alongside excellent facilities such as restaurants, bars and sunbathing areas.

Couples holidays

Marbella’s excellence as a destination for lovers comes both from its refined and more humble elements. The luxury seafront retreat at El Oceano, with its sumptuous buffet and poolside dining tables, is a great place to treat the one you love, whilst a simple stroll along the Marbella promenade past the lighthouse at sunset is just as romantic but without breaking the bank. A day spent down at Capobino beach, sharing plates of tapas in one of the beachside chiringuitos, is a surefire way to each other’s hearts, whilst an evening explore of the old town and its Moorish architecture is a great post dinner activity. Or simply relax on one of La Alameda Park’s exquisitely crafted benches under palm trees, enjoying the sight of locals going about their daily lives amongst the fountains, a tranquil place to take a break from your sightseeing together.

Action & Adventure

If you’re looking to get an adrenaline rush on a Marbella holiday then you won’t be disappointed. Aventura Amazonia in Elviria presents you with a number of different treetop obstacle courses, not to mention the longest zipline in Andalucia at 240 metres. Rides, dance shows and live music are the order of the day at Tivoli Park, the area’s longest running amusement park. At Costa Park, you can get high with over 50 huge trampolines, a basketball and dodgeball court and foam, or even speed through the Andalusian countryside on a quad bike. For something a little more sedate but equally as adventurous, you can go on guided horse rides along the beach at Fuengirola, a great excursion for families and couples alike.

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