Marbella Travel Guide

A beachfront restaurant near the old town serving classic Andalusian seafood with sea views from its terrace.

A long-standing local favorite in the old town known for honest Spanish home cooking and generous portions.

A tiny two-Michelin-star restaurant in the historic center offering an ambitious tasting menu using Andalusian produce.

A relaxed chiringuito-style spot on the Marbella seafront popular for grilled fish and paella by the water.

A no-frills tapas bar on Plaza Altamirano famous with locals for fried fish and seafood tapas at fair prices.

The glamorous marina lined with bars and lounges like Sinatra's Bar, a magnet for the yacht-set nightlife scene.

A beach club near Puerto Banús with day parties, DJs and a see-and-be-seen poolside scene.

A museum of Spanish contemporary engraving housed in a 16th-century building in Marbella's old town.

A free museum with a Latin American and European surrealist art collection, including works by Dalí.

Marbella's main annual fair with flamenco, horse parades and fairground rides at the Cortijo de la Feria site.

A popular sandy beach near the old town with a lively promenade of chiringuitos.

A quieter stretch of beach with calmer waters, favored by families away from the busiest central strands.

The mountain peak overlooking Marbella, a popular hike offering panoramic Mediterranean and Africa-coast views.