Marbella

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Marbella banner.jpg Old town street Marbella - Street in Old Town

Marbella is one of the Mediterranean's most representative tourist venues and a top favorite for Muslim travellers. What was once a small white village of fishermen is now one of the most cosmopolitan beach resorts on the Costa del Sol in Spain.

Marbella Halal Explorer

The beaches with its fine sand and the Mediterranean with its clean water are the main attractions of Marbella. A variety of activities, both on land and sea are available, as is shopping, eating and dining.

The city itself has a long history, being settled by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC. Later on came the Romans and Moors, who have left traces in the city. The Moors called the city Marbil-la, probably derived from an earlier Iberian name. Much of the current old town dates from the 15th and 16th centuries, when Marbella had once again become part of Spain. Later on the city was a center of iron mining industry.

Some of the first hotels were built in the 1920s, but the Spanish Civil War brought the development to a stop. After WW2, Marbella emerged as a popular destination for Europe's rich and famous. Soon the affluent beach suburb of Puerto Banús (handled in its own article) sprung up about 7 kilometers west of Marbella. Eventually and the city also became a getaway for "royals" of organized crime and in their footsteps petty criminals and drug users, which in the early 1990s gave Marbella a bad reputation. Nowadays, however and the city is clean and safe and according to a 2008 study boasts the highest life quality in all of Andalusia. The city is also full of both domestic and international visitors, most of them from the British Isles.

How is the Climate in Marbella

The climate type is Mediterranean, unsurprisingly. Marbella's location between the ocean in the south and the Sierra Blanca range in the north gives the city a pleasant microclimate. With about 320 sunshine days a year, it's no surprise that many telecommuters, retirees and other expats (especially from the northern half of Europe) have made Marbella and other destinations on Costa del Sol their second home. December and January have somewhat more rain than the rest of the year, though.

Tourist information

Tourist offices are located at the Plaza de los Naranjos (in the junction of the city hall) and Paseo Maritímo.

Travel to Marbella

Fly to Marbella

Malaga Airport (Aeropuerto Pablo Ruiz Picasso), 45km to the east, is the closest airport. It's the major airport of Costa del Sol and serviced by most European carriers both regular, budget and charter. From there, your options are bus (one way €6.15 as of May 2023), taxi or rental car. If you're coming from the UK you can alternatively fly in to Gibraltar, although this entails a 1.5 hour drive.

By car

The main coast road (N340, now known as the A7) connects the major towns along the whole southern coast and Marbella is approx 30 minutes drive along the N340 from the provincial capital, Malaga. If you are prepared to pay the toll fee (around 4-6 Euros depending upon season) you can take the new AP-7 road which runs parallel to the N340, but with less traffic and higher speed limits means you will reach your destination more quickly. Several parking houses are available both in Marbella and in Puerto Banus. It is also feasible to hire a vehicle from a variety of companies, such as rs.es/ Nizacars or Marbesol.

Travel on a Bus in Marbella

Marbella Bus station - |Marbella's bus station. To the right a part of the mountain La Concha - GPS 36.5197, -4.8924 Marbella's central bus station is right off the motorway (A-7 / E-15), right off exit 164. It's a kilometer and a half to the old town and the beach, walkable in 15-20 minutes.

From Malaga Airport, buy a bus ticket from the vendor facing the exit of the arrivals hall. In May 2015 a one way ticket costs either €6,15 or €8,30 depending on the comfort level of the bus. Buses to Marbella are operated by Avanzabus. The buses will arrive every hour or two on the road behind the vendor. Make sure to be there on time, since the bus leaves exactly on time, or even a minutes before. Be aware that drivers don't sell tickets, you need to have bought one at the station or online. The buses are modern and air-conditioned. Make sure to sit on the left side of the bus if you want to see the beautiful coastal view. When riding back to the airport you'll get a much better view sitting on the right. Without traffic (there really shouldn't be any, since the bus takes the toll road) and the ride should take around 40 min.

Also and there are buses from all other major cities and towns along Costa del Sol, plus other larger cities in Andalusia. Although cheap and the buses can run to their own timetable (!) and are often very busy in summer.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Marbella

There is a train service between Fuengirola and Malaga, which is to be extended to run further down the coast to Marbella. Until then, you must take some other form of transportation the last part from Fuengirola. Malaga is reachable by the AVE rapid train from some other major cities in Spain such as Seville, Córdoba or Madrid.

Best way to travel in Marbella by a Taxi

Taxis in Marbella - |Marbella's own taxis are white with a blue strip

Taxis are available from Malaga Airport to Marbella outside the terminal. The cost of the journey is around €68. The disabled can also pre-book a wheelchair accessible taxi or minivan online with Marbella Taxis for €65, if you are looking for a reliable and at the same time economical taxi company you can Pre-Book with malaga taxi service, no waiting in long airport queues for your taxi or shuttle van transfer.

Other companies specialised in private transfers (private taxi) are Autosol Private Transfer and transfer.co.uk Holiday-Transfer.co.uk. /transfer-malaga-airport-to-marbella/ A transfer from Malaga Airport to Marbella will quote €66.50 with Autosol Private Transfer. transfer.co.uk Holiday-Transfer.co.uk will quote only €58.

By boat

Marbella has two yacht harbors.

How to get around in Marbella

GPS 36.51491|-4.88498

By foot

Downtown is fairly compact and you can get around by foot fairly easily if you are moderately fit, just remember to drink water regularly if visiting in the summer when daytime temperatures above +30°C are the rule rather than the exception. Also sidewalks are often very narrow.

Travel on a Bus in Marbella

The city operates a network of seven local bus lines. Here is information concerning routes, schedules and fares. The Spanish version of the site has an additional route map for each line using Google Maps. Single tickets cost €1.18 when purchased from the driver.

By car

A vehicle is probably an option if you want to go somewhere further out — west, east or inland. If you want to rent a car, all the major vehicle hire firms are represented, but the best value will probably come from local firms. Small vehicle for around €80-90 a week in off season.

Best way to travel in Marbella by a Taxi

If travelling any distance agree the fare in advance. Official rates should be displayed inside any licensed taxi. ☎ 952 823 835

What to see in Marbella

Plaza de los Naranjos and Ayuntamiento - |Plaza de los Naranjos and the city hall (Ayuntamiento) Marbella Chapel - |Capilla de Santo Sepulcro Although a modern town, Marbella's origins date back several centuries BC. The main sight of the city is the historical old quarter (Casco Antiguo) with Andalucian and Moorish architecture, flower filled balconies, decoratively painted tiles, narrow streets and the "Orange Plaza" in the middle of it all. Also, if you're interested in beautiful churches and chapels, Marbella has a lot to offer.

  • Plaza de los Naranjos 36.51026, -4.88501 - The square lined by the city hall, orange trees, restaurants is the lively heart of the old town. Built after the Christian reconquest of the city, it is an example of renaissance architecture
  • Parque de Alameda 36.50872, -4.88588 - A nice little park in the middle of the city with a beautiful benches and a fountain decorated with painted tiles. Buy an ice cream, sit down and watch local residents and tourists.
  • Avenida del Mar 36.50780, -4.88638 - From the park and the pedestrian street Avenida del Mar leads down to the Mediterranean. Along it you can see ten statues by the famous Spanish surrealist Salvador Dalí.
  • Nuestra Señora de la Encarnacion 36.50980, -4.88390 - Marbella's baroque cathedral, from 1618 and colorful on the inside.
  • Ermita de Santiago 36.50995, -4.88511 - A former mosque, this building next to the main square is nowadays a small church — the oldest one in Marbella.
  • Capilla del Santo Sepulcro 36.51042, -4.88281 - It was built in 1994 on the site of a former hospital. The throne inside it depicting Christ is much older and is carried around Marbella on Good Friday.
  • Capilla de San Juan de Dios 36.50938, -4.88414 - A 16th-century chapel that also has functioned as hospital and a home for foundlings.
  • Virgen de los Dolores 36.51109, -4.88483 - A statue of Holy Mary looking out from a window over the eponymous alley.
  • Moorish walls 36.51126, -4.88381 - Part of a former fortress and these are in a quite good shape for having been standing there for centuries.
  • Parque de la Represa - GPS 36.51426, -4.88321 - A quite long and narrow park, just east of the old town. The park was constructed in the 1980s on a former riverbed, and a road bridge goes across it. The park also features a Bonsai Museum, reportedly one of the largest in Europe.
  • Paseo Maritimo - GPS 36.50709, -4.88754 - The beach promenade, 6 kilometers in length with palm trees, restaurants, bars and of course the Mediterranean.
  • Museo del Grabado - Calle Hospital de Bazán GPS 36.51005, -4.88284 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10:00-14:30 and 17:00-20:30 (summer: -22:00), Monday Saturday 10:00-14:00 Interested in contemporary Spanish art? Then this museum is something for you.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Marbella

Marbella (14374179824) - One of Marbella's beaches

Sea

  • Sunbathing and swimming on the sand beaches along the seafront or at a swimming pool, is undoubtedly Marbella's biggest draw for much of the year. Beware of getting Sunburn and sun protection|sunburnt, though!
  • Parasailing activity - Parasailing activity a-act-160.php Puerto deportivo Marbella Puerto deportivo Marbella ☎ +34 682173225 Opening Hours: summer season, Easter-October €55 The activity takes place at Puerto Deportivo of Marbella and consists of 12 minutes of flying over the sea, at a height of over 70 meters. The company offers you a lifejacket, harness and other equipment needed. Then a boat will pull you across the water until you take off and during your flight. Then you're brought back to land.

Land

A major vacation destination, Marbella has facilities for a range of sports, especially golf and padel tennis. The latter is a mixture of tennis and squash invented in Mexico and widespread in the Spanish-speaking world.

  • Golf - If you love golf then Marbella and the surrounding area has spectacular golf courses that have been designed by the likes of Seve Ballesteros, Peter Alliss and Clive Clark. There are more than 40 quality courses to be played throughout the Costa del Sol making it a perfect destination for the golf enthusiast. Also and the courses are frequently the venues for major international golf competitions, which means you'll get to see real golf pros playing. See also: Golf#Spain|Spain section of main Golf eHalal Travel Guide
  • Guadalmina Club de Golf - Urbanizacion Guadalmina Alta - One of the largest and best golf courses in Europe with a 45-hole course.
  • Horseracing - about 15 minutes from the centre of Marbella is the Hipodromo Mijas Costa. The all-weather racetrack has meetings throughout the year including floodlit night racing on summer weekends. The course also boasts plenty of entertainment including bars, music and restaurants.

Sierra Blanca - Pico de la Concha

  • If you like hiking, it's feasible to hike up to the summit of La Concha — the 1215 m high mountain that can be seen from everywhere in the city. The summit is about 6 kilometers northwest of the old town as the crow flies, but the main hiking trails start from the northern side of the mountain. They are located near the villages of Ojén (longer trail) and Istan (shorter but steeper trail). The walk is not difficult, though if you do it in summer you'll need sunscreen and plenty of water.

Local events in Marbella

Save for the winter and there are several festivities and processions going on each month in and around Marbella, most of them religious.

  • Easter week: During the Santa Semana, processions are a common sight in the city.
  • May: Pilgrimage to Cruz de Juanar
  • June: La Fiera, a week-long party in the old town to honor San Bernabé who is the city's patron saint.
  • July: The festival of Virgen del Carmen
  • August: Pilgrimage to the Virgin Mother
  • October: The fair and festival to honor the parton of nearby San Pedro Alcantara
  • November: Día del Tostón, a day celebrated by roasting chestnuts

Between the patron saint festivals in June and October, also several smaller fairs take place and the Feria y Fiestas de Nueva Andalucía, Las Chapas and El Ángel. In addition each neigborhood of Marbella has their own "day" sometime during the year.

Study in Marbella

  • Don Quijote Spanish school in Marbella is a great school where you can take 4-6 hours of courses a day. All courses including beginner courses are taught entirely in Spanish.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Marbella

Marbella Old town 3 - |Typical old town shop

The narrow streets of the old town features small shops selling fashion and souvenirs. Avenida de Ricardo Soriano and the main street, and streets running parallel to it are other good places for shopping. If you want to go to a big mall, head to La Cañada in the north of the city. Finally, in the suburb of Puerto Banús you can find a Corte Inglés department store and many upmarket shops such as Versace and Emporio Armani.

For bargains, check out the weekly markets. One is held in the Albarizas neighborhood, east of the old town each Monday morning. Other markets take place on Fridays in San Pedro de Alcántara on Thursdays and Puerto Banús. Though, here it's more likely than not that brand products for sale are fake.

  • La Cañada - 36.5221, -4.8741 - A shopping mall with about 150 shops with many European name brands. Located right off exit 185.
  • Che Olé C/ Valdés 3 36.50969, -4.88525 ☎ +34 952 85 77 33 - Clothing.

Halal Restaurants in Marbella

Pescado espetado - Barbecue fish

Streets in the old town around Plaza de los Naranjos are lined with restaurants - if they are not (souvenir) shops they are restaurants. You will therefore have no trouble finding a restaurant and as elsewhere in touristed parts of the world the menus may be available in even ten languages and restaurant staff are very eager to get passers by patronizing their restaurant! Also, your hotel is likely to have one or more restaurants, especially if the hotel is away from downtown.

Even as all major cuisines are represented on the Marbellan restaurant scene, most (also) offer Spanish and Andalusian dishes — especially paella in all thinkable varieties. Also, unlike lesser touristed parts of Spain, restaurants open for dinner already at 18:00, even with some special offers for early diners. Tapas are available all day.

  • La Taberna del Pinxto - Avenida Miguel Cano 7 GPS 36.5077, -4.8872 One block from Playa de Venus - Set lunch €9, tapas €1,50 Basque style tapas.
  • Venencia Av. Miguel Cano 15 36.50726, -4.88718 - Outdoor and indoor seating. This is a popular tapas bar where you can try gambas pil pil (fried shrimps and garlic served with bread), patatas bravas (roasted potatoes with spicy sauce), pimientos fritos (fried paprika with sea salt). Dishes cost €4-8. Fast and attentive service.
  • Los Cano 36.4996, -4.8177Alicate Beach, 3 kilometers east of downtown Opening Hours: €10-20 A nice restaurant next to the sea with pleasant ambiance, good service and delicious fish. Dishes to try are boquerones fritos, lenguado a la planche, dorade al sal and rodaballo al horno.
  • El Salón | C/ Virgen del Pilar 14 36.50879, -4.89022 - Popular restaurant open all day, specializing in tapas..
  • Casa del Corregidor - Plaza de los Naranjos 6 36.51008, -4.88530 southwestern edge of the Orange Plaza ☎ +34 951 21 69 92 around €15 One of the restaurants at Plaza de los Naranjos, so the outdoor seating is great for people-watching too. Fish, Meat, seafood, and of course paella on the menu. One Wikivoyager found the secreto iberico (barbecued ham with baked potato) particularly delicious.
  • Restaurante El Cortijo | C/ Remedios 5 36.51101, -4.88491 opposite Virgen de los Dolores ☎ +34 952 77 00 64 around €20 Specializing in Andalusian cuisine with a lot of different paellas on the menu. Indoor and outdoor seating, like most places in the old town.
  • Vale Vale Grill | Bulevar del Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, edificio Marbella Forum 36.505895, -4.923971 ☎ +34 663 34 44 44 - Breakfast Monday to Saturday. Dinner service from Tuesday till Saturday. Set menu at €19 per person. Friendly international personnel. Excellent place for a casual and fun mornings and evenings with your friends.
  • Restaurante La Buena Vida - Av. de la Puerta del Mar 36.50830, -4.88495 - Mediterranean food and sushi, to that a large selection of and soft-drinks available.
  • Casa Tua - C/ Ortiz del Molinillo 14 GPS 36.51068, -4.88457 - Italian restaurant.
  • Amàre Beach - Paseo Alfonso Cañas Nogueras - ☎ +34 952 76 84 15 Opening Hours: 11.00AM to 7.00PM International cuisine, with a Mediterranean touch, as well as a sun deck with free loungers.
  • Soleo Marbella Beach Club Restaurant - Avenida Duque de Ahumada - GPS: 36.50673, -4.88489 ☎ +34 951 56 28 87 Opening Hours: 11:00-17:00

Luxury

  • Santiago - Paseo Marítimo 5 36.5072, -4.8869 at the beach promenade ☎ +34 952 770 078 from €25 A good fish restaurant with beautiful decor.
  • Restaurante Marbella Club - Bulevar Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe 36.5065, -4.9191 - Internationally awarded restaurant of the eponymous upscale hotel.

Most late night action takes place in Puerto Banús, or in one of the clubs along the 7-km road there (ie. west of Marbella). Clubs keep going until the morning and it's not uncommon that they don't even open before 01:00.

  • Karaoke #1 - Karaoke №1 | Bulevar del Príncipe Alfonso de Hohenlohe s/n, Edificio Marbella Forum 36.505783, -4.924346 ☎ +34 695 30 00 00
  • La Notte 0.1 kilometers North - Cno. la Cruz, S/N GPS 36.5085, -4.9298 ☎ +34 952 777 625
  • Buddha del Sol - Avenida del Mar 3 36.5081, -4.8860 - Night club.
  • Circus Cabaret | Plaza de los Olivos 36.51090, -4.88700 - Club and entertainment venue.
  • Cafe El Estrecho - C/ de San Lázaro 12 36.50959, -4.88601 - Tapas café.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Bench in Parque de Alameda - |Colorful bench in Parque de Alameda Pool with Sea Panorama - |Pool with a view to the Mediterranean

One of the major tourist centers on Costa del Sol, in and around Marbella you have plenty of accommodation to choose among from simple hostels to luxurious resorts.

  • Pensión Aduar - Calle Aduar 7, Old Town 36.51150, -4.88582 ☎ +34 952 773 578 Single €15, double 25 Probably the cheapest beds in Old Town. Also has triples and quads.
  • Hostal Paco| Calle Isaac Peral 16 36.51060, -4.88630 old town Single €45 Shared bathrooms, roof terrace, no breakfast. Cafe with swimmingpool table.
  • Albergue Juvenil Inturjoven | Calle Trapiche 2 36.5148, -4.8862 ☎ +34 952 771 491 Youth hostel
  • Hotel Lima - Avda. Antonio Belón 2 36.5081, -4.8874 ☎ +34 952 770 500 €50
  • Linda Marbella Hotel - C/Aucha 21 GPS 36.5121, -4.8860 from €50
  • NH Alanda - Boulevar Ppe. Alfonso Von Hohenlohe 36.5052, -4.9246 ☎ +34 952 899 600 Rooms from €78.84 The hotel contains 199 rooms, a spa, a gym and an outdoor pool. Family location.
  • Hotel Fuerte Marbella | Calle El Fuerte s/n 36.50723, -4.88461 ☎ +34 952 86 15 00 - A beachfront four star hotel in Marbella, 5 minutes walking from the town centre.
  • Amare Marbella Beach Hotel | Avda. Severo Ochoa 8 GPS 36.50833, -4.88086 ☎ +34 95 276 84 00 - This trendy Marbella hotel boasts an enviable location and it is the only one recommended for adults, on the beach front and five minutes’ walk from the city’s historical centre.
  • OH Marbella Inn - C/ Jacinto Benavente 6 36.51110, -4.88951 ☎ +34 952 82 54 87 double €85, incl. breakfast Small and well-functioning hotel near the old town and the main shopping drag and Playa Venus. At the outside it looks a bit shabby, but the rooms and the lobby seems to have been refurbished lately. Free Wi-Fi and TV, bathroom, A/C and fridge in the rooms. Rooms also have balconies.
  • Marbella Club Hotel - CN340, kilometers 180 GPS 36.50664, -4.91890 ☎ +34 952 822 211
  • Puente Romano Hotel - Bulevar del Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe 36.5015, -4.9241 at the Golden Mile from €270
  • Gran Melia Don Pepe - C/ José Meliá, s/n 36.5078, -4.9028 from €335

Stay healthy

Clinics can be found along Av. Soriano, for more serious cases there's the GPS 36.5080, -4.8265* Costa del Sol hospital, about 5km east of downtown.

For Professional Massage and Reflexology services Holistic Stone in Nueva Andalucia near Puerto Banus may be able to help you.

For Home/Hotel Visits and treatments in Nueva Andalucia.

News & References Marbella


Travel Next

Nearby

  • Guadalmina Beach - Marbella Málaga 36.4636, -5.0004 12km west of Marbella ☎ +34 952 12 62 79 - The beach has exceptional surroundings including the third-century AD Roman ruins known as Las Bóvedas located within a protected archaeological site. This beach has been blueflagged since 1992.
  • Puerto Banús - is the famous yacht marina, lined with popular restaurants, and a veritable posers' paradise. Plenty of late night bars and the odd celebrity are to be found here, but don't forget your wallet, it's not cheap! Some 7 kilometers west along the beach.
  • Head up to Refugio de Juanar near Ojen, about 5 kilometers inland. You can hike in the woods and #Do|up to the summit of La Concha for great views over the region.

Day trips

Walking to Gibraltar - |For instance Gibraltar is doable as a daytrip

  • Other cities and towns on Costa del Sol can easily be visited as a daytrip by bus or rental car. In addition to sights and services you can expect from beach resorts, most also offer interesting architecture dating back to Roman times, museums and typical Andalusian landscapes. Also the picturesque inland town of Ronda can be worth considering.
  • If visiting during the winter months, Marbella is a good base to visit the famous Spanish Ski resort of Sierra Nevada (Spain) | Sierra Nevada, 1.5 hours away by car
  • Gibraltar - visit the historical British Colony, climb the famous rock and see the mischievous Barbary Apes. NB You will need your passport as the Spanish Guardia operate a full border control.
  • You can actually make a daytrip to Africa. Take an early bus to Algeciras, and one of the frequent fast ferries to Ceuta and head back in the afternoon. On the other hand, Morocco and back is probably not feasible in one day, as it will involve multiple changes of transportation and times at the borders. There are however companies offering day-length l-tours/ tours to Tangier for about €80 per person.

Further away

  • If you want to make a longer side trip and are interested in history, culture and architecture, why not head to Sotogrande, Córdoba (city, Spain) | Córdoba, Seville or Granada, accessible by direct bus? Southwards you can explore more of Morocco.

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