Marbella is a town on Spain’s Costa Del Sol known for its beauty, luxury, and extravagance. Marbella is also one of the biggest cities in Malaga, with a population of one hundred and forty thousand people. Due to the sheer size of the city, holidaymakers in Marbella will never run out of ways to make their holiday unforgettable!

There is truly an endless list of fun things to do when on holiday in Marbella. Why not live the luxury life for a day and hire a yacht? For any young couples visiting Marbella, a holiday would not be complete without partying the day away at one of the city’s famous pool parties! To see the beauty of the Marbella sea while doing a fun activity, hire bikes and cycle down the Marbella promenade.

Marbella is a perfect holiday destination for friends or couples looking for a lively sun holiday. Filled with beaches, pubs, cocktail bars and pool parties to enjoy, it truly is an optimal destination for those looking for a high-class sun holiday.

To learn more about things to do in Marbella, the best time to go and local info see here.

Things to do in Marbella

Attractions

• Play a round of golf on some of the best courses that Spain has to offer
• Take a walk through the stunning Marbella old town
• Visit the Museum of Contemporary Spanish Engravings to see some beautiful Spanish artwork 

Nightlife

The nightlife in Marbella is indisputably some of the best nightlife Spain has to offer. You will find busy pool parties, nightclubs, bars and pubs any day of the week during the summer season.  

Dining Out

Marbella is home to hundreds of upmarket restaurants serving some the best Spanish and international cuisine in all of the Costa Del Sol! 

For Families

For a fun day out for the entire family, visit Adventura Amazonia, a fun forest park full of zipwires, tree climbing and swing bridges. 

Beaches 

For a beach with a laid-back atmosphere, visit Bounty Beach, a gem of Marbella, surrounded by plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from.

Shopping

To find familiar high street stores, take a trip to La Canada Shopping Centre for some retail therapy!  

Starlite Festival

Marbella hosts their annual Starlite Festival every summer, with a whole month of celebrations taking place from July to August. During Starlite Festival, you will find plenty of music performances, lightshows and parties to enjoy.

Best Time to Go

The most popular time to visit Marbella is during the summer season. This is due to temperatures averaging in the high twenties, and the party atmosphere that takes over the city during the summer months.

Local Info

Currency 

Euro is the currency used in Spain.

Time Zone 

There is an hour time difference between Ireland and Marbella (GMT +1).

Getting around

Flights to Malaga go seven days a week during the summer months, with the flight time being a total of 3 hours. It takes 45 minutes to reach Marbella from Malaga airport.