Marbella city breaks, Costa del Sol Holidays - short stays & weekend breaks in Marbella
Marbella on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain has been attracting tourists for generations and one of the top destinations for a city break. Whilst a vibrant and modern cosmopolitan city, Marbella retains its rich Arabic culture and history as can be seen in the Old Quarter with its magnificent Los Naranjos Plaza (Plaza of the Orange Trees). The narrow cobbled streets are lined with boutiques, cafes and restaurants and is a magnet for tourists day and night.
The evenings are very lively especially around the beach front. The promenade which runs right along the coast to Porto Banus is the hub of activity with tapas and beach bars open until the early hours.
| At a glance... | |
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| Restaurants | 100+ |
| Beach | ✔ |
| Beach clubs | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Distance to beach | Beach resort |
| Nearest airport | Malaga (65km) |
| Nearest train station | Malaga |
Featured villas in Marbella
The accommodation in and around Marbella is of a very high standard. There is a wide choice of self catering holiday rentals including family villas and apartments to rent either on the beach or set back near Marbella's beautiful old town. Many holiday rentals are within walking distance to the centre, where there is a large selection of bars, restaurants and shops.
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Things to see and do
Marbella and the surrounding area is full of interesting towns, historic cities and countryside to explore.
| A few suggestions.... | |
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| Rock of Gibraltar with its Botanical Gardens and St. Michael's Cave | ✔ |
| Ronda - a beautiful white washed town, perched on top of the El Tajo gorge | ✔ |
| Selwo Marina in Benalmadena with dolphin show, penguins and sea lions | ✔ |
| Bahia Aquapark in Algeciras | ✔ |
| Enjoy shopping in the many designer outlets in Marbella and Puerto Banus | ✔ |
Our view on Marbella city break holidays
Marbella is a truly stunning and chic destination. With the spectacluar backdrop of the Sierrra Blanca, beautiful vistas are everywhere, from La Concha towering behind, to the white sandy beaches running into the tourquoise Mediterranean. There is something for everyone with interesting places to visit and fabulous shopping in the numerous designer outlets. With excellent resturants and night life that would rival the most cosmopolitan cities, its difficult not to have a great time in Marbella. Whilst on your holidays in Marbella, you may want to visit some of the other nearby beach resorts such as Puerto Banus, Estepona and Gibraltar.
