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Marbella

Marbella is a city and municipality in southern Spain, belonging to the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is part of the Costa del Sol and is the headquarters of the Association of Municipalities of the region; it is also the head of the judicial district that bears its name.

Type City

Why go

  • Place in Andalusia, Spain.

History

Marbella is a city and municipality in southern Spain, belonging to the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is part of the Costa del Sol and is the headquarters of the Association of Municipalities of the region; it is also the head of the judicial district that bears its name.

Where to stay

Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n, 29602 Marbella, Málaga, Spain · marbella.nobuhotels.com
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joSX_E4nFp0 · Urb. Golf Río Real, 97, 29603 Marbella, Málaga, Spain · themarbellaheights.com
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Calle Mesones, 21, 29610 Ojén, Málaga, Spain · laposadadelangel.net
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Urbanización Coral Beach, N-340, Km.176, 29602 Marbella, Málaga, Spain · iberostar.com
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El Oasis de Marbella, 42 - 44, 29602 Marbella, Málaga, Spain · eurostarshotels.com
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Urbanización Nueva Andalucía, C. Las Violetas, Nueva Andalucía, 29660 Marbella, Málaga, Spain · hotel.hardrock.com
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Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de Hohenlohe, s/n, 29602 Marbella, Málaga, Spain · marbellaclub.com
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Bulevar Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n, Carr. de Cadiz, 177, 29602 Marbella, Málaga, Spain · puenteromano.com
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C. el Fuerte, s/n, 29602 Marbella, Málaga, Spain · elfuertemarbella.com
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Av. Severo Ochoa, 8, 29603 Marbella, Málaga, Spain · amarehotels.com
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C. San Cristóbal, 19, 29601 Marbella, Málaga, Spain · elcaprichito.es
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C. Camilo José Cela, 17, 29602 Marbella, Málaga, Spain · hapimag.com
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Av. Conde Rudi, 531, 29600 Marbella, Málaga, Spain · nh-hotels.com
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Urbanización Guadalmina Alta, Camino Cortes, Cam. de la Granadilla, s/n, 29670 Marbella, Málaga, Spain · barcelo.com
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Av. Antonio Belón, 2, 29602 Marbella, Málaga, Spain · hotellimamarbella.com
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C. Miguel Márquez, 43, 29640 Fuengirola, Málaga, Spain · barcelo.com
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C. Camilo José Cela, 3, 29602 Marbella, Málaga, Spain · puertoazul.net
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Av. Ramón y Cajal, 3, 29601 Marbella, Málaga, Spain · obalhotelmarbella.com
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Calle Almendros, 108 Urb Real Panorama D, 29603 Marbella, Málaga, Spain · thepearl-marbella.com
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C. Ancha, 21, 29601 Marbella, Málaga, Spain · lindamarbella.com
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Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de Hohenlohe, 19, 29602 Marbella, Málaga, Spain · guadalpinsuites.com
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Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de Hohenlohe, s/n, 29602 Marbella, Málaga, Spain · alandamarbellahotel.com
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Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de Hohenlohe, Km. 179, Km. 179, 29602 Marbella, Málaga, Spain · blossomhotels.com
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C. Virgen del Pilar, 11, 29602 Marbella, Málaga, Spain · hotelelfaromarbella.com
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Urbanización Boladilla Baja, Carr. de Cadiz, km 163, 500, 29689 Estepona, Málaga, Spain · lasdunascostadelsol.com
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C. Arturo Rubinstein, s/n, 29600 Marbella, Málaga, Spain · monarquehotels.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-01:30 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access, air conditioning · Avenida Julio Iglesias, Puerto Banus… · mcdonalds-mcdelivery.es
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Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-02:00; Sa-Su 09:00-03:00 · 1 Calle Peral, Marbella, 29601 · cortescafe.com
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Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 Features: step-free access · 15 Avenida Duque de Ahumada · restaurantelabarca.com
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Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-02:00 Features: delivery · 4 Calle de Juan Ruiz Muñoz, Marbella, 29602 · desideropizzeria.es
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Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 18:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · km. 1,5, Ctra. Benahavís, 29688 · tehuelche.net
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 18:00-00:00 Features: takeaway · 4 Avenida del Prado, Marbella · bollywoodmarbella.com
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 · 8 Calle Ancha, Marbella, 29601 · casanisbistrot.com
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Seafood, Paella, Pasta, Salad, Burger, Tartare, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-18:00; Mo,Tu off Features: outdoor seating · puenteromano.com
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Churro, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 · 8 Plaza de los Naranjos, 29601 · churreriaramon.es
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-02:00 · Bulevar del Príncipe Alfonso de Hohenlohe, 29602 · cipriani.com
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Spanish, Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: 13:00-16:00,20:00-00:00 · restauranteconmpasion.com
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Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Pancake, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-16:30 Su 09:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating · 2 Calle… · mamaseatdrinkchill.com
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Lebanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 19:30-02:00 · occorestaurant.es
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-15:00 · 10 Calle Caridad, Marbella, 29601 · instagram.com
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Fish, Seafood, Spanish, Restaurant · Fish/Seafood restaurant · 1 Avenida Antonio Belón · lalonja.es
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Restaurant · Opening hours: 18:00-01:00; Dec-Feb off · 3 Avenida del Prado, Marbella, 29660 · aloha-restaurant.com
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Galician, Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 13:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating
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Japanese, Asian, Restaurant · Features: kosher · 3 Urbanización Marbella Mar, Marbella, 29602 · motelparticulier.com
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Asador, Restaurant · Asador restaurant · asadorguadalmina.com
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British, Restaurant · British restaurant · Paseo Marítimo, Marbella, 29602 · bluepalm.es
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Peruvian, Restaurant · Peruvian restaurant · Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de Hohenlohe, Marbella, 29602 · puenteromano.com
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · kohthaimarbella.com
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Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · maisushi.es
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Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant · 19 Calle Notario Luis Oliver, 29602 · tabernagaspar.es
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Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: 12:00-02:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · Avenida Miguel Cano · gioeliacremeria.com
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 11:00-00:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-01:00 · 6 Ed. Los Arqueros Beach · urbanbistrobar.com
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Western Restaurant, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 26 Avenida La Union, Estepona, 29688
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Hawaiian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 26 Avenida Antonio Belón, Marbella, 29602 · wabisabimarbella.com
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Tapas Y Raciones, Restaurant · Tapas Y Raciones restaurant · 24 Calle Lagasca, San Pedro de Alcántara, 29670 · bodeguita-la-aguela.es
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Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · redpepperpuertobanus.com
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Fine Dining, Restaurant · Fine Dining restaurant · Bulevar del Príncipe Alfonso de Hohenlohe
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American, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
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Chinese, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning
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Mexican, Casera, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 31 Avenida Arias de Velasco, Marbella, 29601
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International, Restaurant · International restaurant
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Panaderia, Empanada, Sandwich, Reposteria, Cafe, Cafe · Panaderia/Empanada cafe · Marbella
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Argentinian, Restaurant · Argentinian restaurant
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Asian, Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Asian/Japanese restaurant
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Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
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German, Restaurant · German restaurant
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
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Airports

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) 40 km to the centre
Málaga, AN, ES — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 38 airlines (Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle…) · direct flights to 115 destinations incl. London, Brussels, Manchester, Munich, Palma de Mallorca… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 38 airlines, 115 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Getting there by ferry

Ferry to Puerto Banus
Ferry terminal · 1.3 km from the centre · Fly Blue
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Ferry to Marbella
Ferry terminal · 6 km from the centre · Fly Blue
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Marbella - Puerto Banus
Ferry route · Fly Blue
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Where things are

Full geo-intelligence in Better Mapping →
Local search powered by Geoverts and geo-intelligence by Better Mapping base map © OSM

Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Marbella — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Ferry to Puerto Banus, 1.3 km); routes include Marbella - Puerto Banus.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Marbella. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences