Guidebook for Marbella
Arts & Culture
This is the spot in Marbella to watch genuine Spanish Flamenco. Dancing, singing and guitar music at its best! €25 for one of the most spectacular shows you will ever see.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flamenco Ana Maria
4 Pl. Santo CristoThis is the spot in Marbella to watch genuine Spanish Flamenco. Dancing, singing and guitar music at its best! €25 for one of the most spectacular shows you will ever see.
A nearby culinary hot spot and great example of small Spanish town. Try ¨La Torre¨ or ¨Los Abanicos¨ restaurants. I recommend the lamb or oxtail stew.
210 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Benahavís
A nearby culinary hot spot and great example of small Spanish town. Try ¨La Torre¨ or ¨Los Abanicos¨ restaurants. I recommend the lamb or oxtail stew.
Drinks & Nightlife
The bar, beautiful inside in winter/outside terrace in summer, for enjoying a drink or coffee and one of the soufflé desserts. This is where elegant marbella began!
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marbella Club Hotel
s/n Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de HohenloheThe bar, beautiful inside in winter/outside terrace in summer, for enjoying a drink or coffee and one of the soufflé desserts. This is where elegant marbella began!
Great daytime party spot at the beach with lovely pool
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buddha Beach
9 Urb. N Andal MarinaGreat daytime party spot at the beach with lovely pool
Popular daytime beach party spot with enormous pool, if a bit pricey. Located right opposite the complex
259 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocean Club Marbella
s/n Av. de Lola FloresPopular daytime beach party spot with enormous pool, if a bit pricey. Located right opposite the complex
One of the best nightclubs in Europe located 5mins drive from the apartment. Pricey but definitely worth checking out
334 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Olivia Valere
Km 0.8 Carr. IstánOne of the best nightclubs in Europe located 5mins drive from the apartment. Pricey but definitely worth checking out
Another one of the main nightclubs in Marbella. Opens around 1/2am and shuts very late!
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Funky Buddha Marbella
s/n Camino de la CruzAnother one of the main nightclubs in Marbella. Opens around 1/2am and shuts very late!
World famous beach club located in the area with the best beaches in Marbella. Great for day parties and they host parties during the night also. The food is always amazing
332 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nikki Beach Marbella - Restaurant & Beach club
km 192 Carr. de CádizWorld famous beach club located in the area with the best beaches in Marbella. Great for day parties and they host parties during the night also. The food is always amazing
Food Scene
Great breakfast and coffee spot, right on the beach, if a bit pricey. Walk along the promenade to get there or park at Hotel Melia Don Pepe.
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cappuccino Marbella
S/N C. José MeliáGreat breakfast and coffee spot, right on the beach, if a bit pricey. Walk along the promenade to get there or park at Hotel Melia Don Pepe.
Great seafood restaurant! Try the 'carabineros a la plancha' (grilled scarlet prawns). Also great base for exploring Estepona old town.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Simon
221 Av. San LorenzoGreat seafood restaurant! Try the 'carabineros a la plancha' (grilled scarlet prawns). Also great base for exploring Estepona old town.
Amazing local restaurant and bar/lounge. Tapas and mains are delicious and the owner is always on site very eccentric! Great for exploring Estepona port!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Pintoresca
1 Puerto Deportivo EsteponaAmazing local restaurant and bar/lounge. Tapas and mains are delicious and the owner is always on site very eccentric! Great for exploring Estepona port!
Great breakfast spot. Also try Dezentral restaurant/cafe around the corner for great breakfast and lunch
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Terra Sana-Nueva Andalucia
s/n C. las MalvasGreat breakfast spot. Also try Dezentral restaurant/cafe around the corner for great breakfast and lunch
Italian family run restaurant. Blink and you'll miss it! Great meat and pasta
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante La Famieke
5 C. CruzItalian family run restaurant. Blink and you'll miss it! Great meat and pasta
Restaurante Naga Oriental
Amazing Thai restaurant
Popular restaurant and night time spot. International cuisine. Walking distance from complex
293 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Sala Puerto Banús
s/n C. Juan BelmontePopular restaurant and night time spot. International cuisine. Walking distance from complex
One of the few recommended restaurants in Puerto Banus. Watch out: it is expensive!
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Los Bandidos
35 Muelle RiberaOne of the few recommended restaurants in Puerto Banus. Watch out: it is expensive!
Another recommended restaurant in Puerto Banus. Great Italian food! Try its competitor 'Amore y Fanasia' next door also. Another great Italian
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Pappardella
Another recommended restaurant in Puerto Banus. Great Italian food! Try its competitor 'Amore y Fanasia' next door also. Another great Italian
Great and inexpensive fish restaurant in Marbella Old Town. Highly recommended for lunch and dinner.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
California Restaurante
local 2 C. MálagaGreat and inexpensive fish restaurant in Marbella Old Town. Highly recommended for lunch and dinner.
Highly recommended fish restaurant. Try the "Pescado a la sal" (fish baked in salt), Espeto de Sardinas (BBQ sardines) and Arroz Negro ('Black Paella')
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nuevo Reino
Highly recommended fish restaurant. Try the "Pescado a la sal" (fish baked in salt), Espeto de Sardinas (BBQ sardines) and Arroz Negro ('Black Paella')
Italian restaurant with great pizza, pasta and meat/fish dishes.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Da Bruno a San Pedro
1E Av. del Mar MediterráneoItalian restaurant with great pizza, pasta and meat/fish dishes.
Great Paella restaurant. They have a seasonal discounted menu. Check out their website for more info.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alabardero Beach Club
Great Paella restaurant. They have a seasonal discounted menu. Check out their website for more info.
Lovely restaurant in Marbella Old Town. Very charming owner, who is always on site. They have well-priced early dinner menus. I recommend the steak tartare.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Orange Tree
1 Pl. Gral. ChinchillaLovely restaurant in Marbella Old Town. Very charming owner, who is always on site. They have well-priced early dinner menus. I recommend the steak tartare.
Sightseeing
Orange Square (named due to orange trees surrounding it) in Marbella is the heart of the Casco Antiguo (old town). Beautiful for walks. Try authentic Spanish Churros + Chocolate at 'Ramon' cafe.
310 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza de los Naranjos
Plaza de los NaranjosOrange Square (named due to orange trees surrounding it) in Marbella is the heart of the Casco Antiguo (old town). Beautiful for walks. Try authentic Spanish Churros + Chocolate at 'Ramon' cafe.
Best beach in Marbella. Don't head to Bono's, though (just used for directions). Turn right and eat at El Arenal and lie on the green deck chairs on the beach in front. Valet parking free of charge
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bono Beach Marbella
s/n Av. CervantesBest beach in Marbella. Don't head to Bono's, though (just used for directions). Turn right and eat at El Arenal and lie on the green deck chairs on the beach in front. Valet parking free of charge
World famous marina and entertainment strip, with many bars and restaurants. Go to News Cafe or Pangea at night for drinks and dancing. Both have great terrace views
1294 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puerto Banus
World famous marina and entertainment strip, with many bars and restaurants. Go to News Cafe or Pangea at night for drinks and dancing. Both have great terrace views
One of the best beaches in the whole of Spain. The Atlantic coast is definitely always worth a visit
154 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bolonia, Spain
One of the best beaches in the whole of Spain. The Atlantic coast is definitely always worth a visit
Shopping
Large shopping mall that houses one of the best supermarkets in the area (Alcampo) as well as over 185 stores.
623 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Comercial La Cañada
S/N C. OjénLarge shopping mall that houses one of the best supermarkets in the area (Alcampo) as well as over 185 stores.
Everything Else
The gym situated inside the complex has recently been renovated and has state-of-the-art facilities as well as day passes for visitors. Great cafe and restaurant too!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Glow Wellness & Fitness
Avenida Playas del DuqueThe gym situated inside the complex has recently been renovated and has state-of-the-art facilities as well as day passes for visitors. Great cafe and restaurant too!
Essentials
Walking distance shop open every day of the week until 2am. Great as a 'cornerstore/7eleven' for buying small items quickly
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Opencor
17 Carrer de Ramon y CajalWalking distance shop open every day of the week until 2am. Great as a 'cornerstore/7eleven' for buying small items quickly
Highly recommended and well priced supermarket. Come here for all your grocery shopping needs.
132 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercadona
s/n C. Pico AlcazabaHighly recommended and well priced supermarket. Come here for all your grocery shopping needs.