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Marbella luxury holiday destination

Marbella

The jewel of the Costa del Sol — beach clubs, golf and old-town charm.

Best time
Year-round (Canaries), May–October (mainland)
Flight time
Around 3 hours from the UK
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Spanish

About Marbella

Marbella blends Andalusian whitewashed old town with glamorous Puerto Banús marina and some of the finest beach clubs on the Mediterranean. A long-standing favourite for sun-seeking families and couples, it offers championship golf, world-class dining and reliably warm weather from spring through autumn.

Things to do

  • Puerto Banús marina & designer shopping
  • Orange Square (Plaza de los Naranjos) in the Old Town
  • Beach clubs along the Golden Mile
  • Paseo Marítimo sunset stroll

Excursions we love

  • Ronda cliff-top town and gorge
  • Gibraltar day trip
  • Málaga city and Picasso Museum
  • Nerja caves and coastal drive
Where to eat

Top restaurants in Marbella

Our advisors' shortlist of the tables worth planning a trip around — from heritage local kitchens to Michelin-starred destination dining.

Andalusian tasting

Skina

Two Michelin stars tucked into Marbella's old town — a hyper-seasonal Andalusian tasting menu.

Japanese-Peruvian

Nobu Marbella

The Puente Romano outpost — poolside black cod and Marbella's most-photographed dinner.

Steakhouse

Dani García's Leña

The three-Michelin-starred chef's fire-driven steakhouse concept.

Seafood

Trocadero Arena

Beachfront Marbella classic — the yacht-set's favourite long-lunch destination.

Ready to plan your trip?

Speak with one of our travel advisors for tailor-made itineraries, hand-picked hotels and ATOL-protected peace of mind.

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