In October the weather in Marbella, in the south of Spain, is still perfect; neither too hot nor too cold. A good time to walk.
We invite you, together with walkers from all over the world, to discover the unknown corners of Marbella during the 11th edition of Marbella4Days Walking on October 6, 7, 8 and 9, 2022.
Plaza del Mar on Marbella’s Paseo Marítimo is the starting point for the 10, 20 and 30 km routes that will take you through the city, nature and the beach. On the last day (October 9) you will walk along Via Gladiolo (Roman symbol of victory) back to Plaza del Mar, where you will be greeted with applause.
You can participate all four days but it is also possible to choose the days that suit you best.
Walking is good for your health. A vacation is the best way to disconnect from daily stress. Meeting new people is inspiring. These are just three of the many reasons to participate in the Marbella 4Days Walking Event.
Every year, at the beginning of October, it is time to enjoy the biggest event of four days of walking. You can choose the distance with which you want to participate: 10, 20 or 30 kilometers a day and even the number of days you want to walk.
Remember to book your accommodation in advance, because this date is usually reserved since many months! Click HERE
So called by its ideologue and promoter, José Banús, this port, declared a national center of tourist interest and which holds the gold medal for tourist merit, has attracted millionaires, celebrities, tourists and curious from all over the world for 50 years. Puerto Banús, created in 1970, is part of the so-called “Golden Triangle”, which includes the towns of Marbella, Estepona and Benahavís and also, in real estate terms, the Marbella Golden Mile. Everything shines here.
Living here is only within the reach of a few. Yachts, cars and luxury shops open until midnight and multi-million euro buildings are the distinctive features of Puerto Banús, located 6 kilometers from Marbella and one of the most exclusive areas in Spain.
For many it is nothing more than an exhibition of abundance and ostentation, where snobbery makes its way between bottles of very expensive champagne, pleasure boats of tens of meters in length and lively night clubs.
But for us it is one of those places to see at least once in a lifetime. There must be a reason why more than four million people do it every year.
We recommend spending a day there, to visit one of the most privileged ports in the Mediterranean and the fifth most expensive in Europe, which has something of the small Andalusian white towns and much of a crowded place where nightlife, excesses and glamor mix in different ways .
Start the day with a hearty breakfast at the Rosas Café, which is recently the most photographed place in Puerto Banús (and perhaps in Marbella). Its instagramable murals of 35,000 roses, its pastel-colored decoration, its lush terrace and its photogenic dishes are the claim that this café where even your dog has his card has become, in a few months, a temple of pilgrimage of hundreds of influencers. But it’s not just a matter of aesthetics: their toast of artisan bread and organic coffee, for the more traditional or their activated carbon black waffles and their bowls with fruit, muesli and edible flowers for the most launched, are the reason so everyone returns. The best: you can “have breakfast” at any time of the day.
When it is time to remove the anchors, you are in Puerto Banús and the options are endless: you can rent a boat to be a fisherman for a day with Lovit Charter a Boat, a sailing boat to be pampered – with beauty treatments and massages on the high seas with Renova Thermal– or go on an excursion to see dolphins.
Puerto Banús is like traveling the world in gastronomic terms: making decisions is difficult. There are Lebanese restaurants – Baalbak or Marrush -, Italian like the crowded Picasso pizzeria or the always recommended La Pappardella, Belgians like Grill del Puerto, Mexican and Japanese fusion cuisine like Mesiko or Americans like Jacks Smokehouse. But we also find national proposals such as La Taberna del Pintxo or La Bocana, where you can hear again, with a fry from Malaga, that yes, you are in Andalusia.
And keep an eye out for Andalusian cuisine: Marbella, a stone’s throw away, is the home of Dani García (2 Michelin stars). But if we stick to Puerto Banús, we must talk about the DOM Restaurant: an extreme defense of the local raw material and the Designation of Origin Malaga.
The “old town” is literally the historic center, the pedestrian area of every Spanish country, also called the old city because it is here that you will see the urban core as it was formed in the beginning.
Marbella in particular has one very well preserved, destination for thousands of tourists.
Here, around the Plaza de los Naranjos there are beautiful buildings and glimpses to understand how people lived here in past centuries. Indeed, the historic center is still that of a typical Andalusian city near the sea – with tree-lined squares, churches and white houses, Muslim-inspired decorations and cobblestone streets. The heart of the center is the Plaza de los Naranjos where the town hall, the 15th century Renaissance fountain and the Casa del Corregidor are located, as well as the baroque church of Santa Maria. It was built in 1618 and its interior underwent a makeover after the civil war. It houses a large organ that is considered one of the most beautiful in Spain.
Not far away, in the square of Iglesia, there is the church of Santa Maria de la Encarnacion: the church is beautiful but the square is splendid with the shade perfumed by fruit trees. And it’s nice to rest here. So you have to head straight for Las Murallas del Castillo, which houses the remains of the Arab castle and the walls of the old city. Built in the 10th century during the Caliph period, this castle was once surrounded by towers that served as lookouts.
EXPERIENCE TOUR + TAPAS
We have designed a unique experience for you, a guided tour to immerse yourself in the Andalusian spirit, discovering the origins of the city, from how it was born to how you live today.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
You will be shown the starting point, from which you will leave for a walk with your guide, who will explain all the secrets of the city, its “old helmet” and surroundings. A stop at a tapas bar is included, where you can taste the famous Spanish specialties and local beer on a sunny terrace. The duration of the whole experience is about 2 hours.
WHEN
Contact us to check availability, which must be agreed according to your needs and free places in the group. We recommend 12-14 or 17-19 hours.
If Marbella is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Andalusia and all of Spain, it is also thanks to its 23 beaches that stretch along almost 30 kilometers of coastline. Furthermore, in the Malaga area, Marbella is also the location with the most Blue Flags: 5 (Artola, Guadalmina, El Cable, El Faro y Casablanca), thanks to the beauty of its sea and a clean coastline and excellent services for tourists. . In this guide we will discover the most beautiful beaches in Marbella.
Relaxation and fun: the beaches of Marbella for
everyone
In the center of Marbella there are many sandy beaches suitable for families with children and young people who want to socialize and play sports. One of the most famous beaches in Marbella is Bounty Beach where you will find a relaxed environment with chillout music and a bar to eat and drink at affordable prices. This has made Bounty Beach, the Marbella beach preferred by young people, but also by those who want to spend a day under an umbrella or walking among palm trees and banana trees.
Among the most beautiful beaches in the center of Marbella there is also Fontanilla beach, easily accessible from any area of the city. Very popular in the months of July and August, the beach is characterized by the one kilometer beach with fine and golden sand along which bars and restaurants are distributed and where there is a rescue service in the water, showers and toilets. In Fontanilla there is also one of the official tourist information points of the city.
Book here (after checking availability and according to the season) a day in this central beach, designed for you an experience for 2 which includes 2 sunbeds, 1 umbrella, lunch in one of the chiringuites on the sand with fish paella for 2 and carafe with 1 liter of sangria, total cost for 2 people € 100.00.
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WEST
Continuing west we meet the Nagüeles beach is located in one of the most exclusive areas of Marbella and which counts on fine sand and clean waters to dive into. The beach is very clean and is also suitable for family holidays thanks to the many services available on site. There is certainly no shortage of kiosks along the Paseo Marítimo for a refreshing drink, while the restaurants will allow you to try local and international cuisine. Also to the west, in the Puerto Banus area, there is the beautiful Nueva Andalucia beach with small coves and darker and coarse sand than that of the beaches in the city center.
EAST
If from the center of Marbella we continue eastwards, we find the beach of Río Real, very popular in the summer months for its enviable position and fine sand. Río Real is part of a 2 kilometer beach known as Los Monteros and is interspersed with palm trees and equipped bathing establishments where you can rent sunbeds and umbrellas. There are also spaces for water sports and excursions.
Its natural extension is the Alicate beach, located 10 kilometers from the center of Marbella and one of the most popular with celebrities who live in villas on the coast (know that Antonio Banderas has a house here). The beach can count on a large number of bars, restaurants and clubs in which to listen to music, but also on services ranging from showers to the rental of sun beds and umbrellas. The car park has around 100 parking spaces, which fill up quickly in July and August.
Another very popular beach in Marbella is Nikki Beach where there is also one of the most exclusive clubs on the entire Costa del Sol. Palms, luxurious white beds and cocktails by the sea: this is the secret of the success of a beach that attracts the most customers. Marbella exclusive. Obviously, the prices for renting an umbrella are also quite high and a day here is likely to be very expensive.
We conclude our list of the best beaches in Marbella with Playa Hermosa, a very nice space 15 minutes by car from the city center. The water is very clear and shallow and for this reason it is another ideal beach to go with children. Here too there is no shortage of restaurants and places to rent canoes and pedal boats to discover the Costa del Sol from an unusual angle.
The fantastic 5: the Blue Flag beaches of Marbella
Casablanca beach is located in the heart of Marbella and in addition to its golden sand, it offers many areas with palm trees that will allow you to stop in the shade. Equipped with services ranging from showers to the rental of sunbeds and hammocks for relaxation, this Blue Flag beach overlooks clean waters suitable for children.
El Cable beach is located at the entrance to Marbella, between the arch that indicates access to the city from the A-7 motorway and the fishing port with its trendy restaurants. Rather frequented by tourists, it remains one of the most accessible beaches even during the high season and is perfect for children thanks to the shallow waters. During the summer many sports activities are organized ranging from fitness on the beach to beach volleyball tournaments and there is no shortage of chiringuitos, small kiosks on the beach where you can have lunch or a drink during the day.
Not far from the sports harbor, the Il Faro beach owes its name to the elegant lighthouse built in 1864 which presides over the promenade and its promenade. It is a beach of fine golden sand not very wide, but equipped with all the necessary services to spend a day by the sea. Recommended especially in the months of June and September because in the central ones of summer it is always very crowded.
In Cabopino there is Artola beach, a true natural paradise with dunes and spontaneous vegetation that offers much more relaxing spaces than the beaches of the city center of Marbella. The sand is fine and golden in color and during breaks you can also visit a defensive tower of Roman origin of great historical interest.
Finally the blue flag is also the beach of Guadalmina located between San Pedro Alcántara and Estepona and which in fact represents the last beach west of the Marbella area. It is a spacious beach, perfect for spending a day with the family thanks to the services it offers and the ruins in its surroundings, it is also the perfect place for a pleasant afternoon excursion.
The Costa del Sol, due to its excellent climate even in winter, is the perfect destination for golfers from all over the world.
Here you will practice on over 50 fields with spectacular scenery in the background of the sea, in an eternal spring.
Marbella is located right in the center of this area, proving to be a very comfortable base for your golf holiday, to be able to move and try different courses.
The region boasts 327 sunny days a year, so you have to worry about your game being ruined by bad weather.
In particular, in the Marbella area there is a unique microclimate that makes winters mild and temperate summers.
You will also fall in love with the excellent services that the Andalusian city offers tourists, such as gastronomy, shows, parties, clubs, beaches, etc …
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