Best way to get from Malaga to Marbella
To get from Malaga to Torremolinos, you have a few transportation options, depending on your preferences and budget. Here are the most common methods:
Taxi: Taking a taxi is the most convenient but also the most expensive option. Taxis are readily available at the Malaga Airport and throughout the city. The journey to Marbella will take around 50 minutes, depending on traffic conditions and the average cost is 75 Eur.
Rental Car: If you prefer more independence and flexibility, you can rent a car at Malaga Airport or in the city. Follow the signs for the A-7 or AP-7 highway (toll road) and follow signs straight to Marbella. This option allows you to explore the surrounding areas as well, total transport time will take about 37 miles or 45 minutes
Bus: The local bus company, Avanza or Alsa, operates a bus service from Malaga or Malaga airport to Marbella You can catch the bus at the Malaga Bus Station (Estación de Autobuses) located near the city center. The journey takes about 70 minutes and will cost you approximately 8 Eur.
Train service: Another option is to take the local train from Malaga Zambrano station to Marbella station is usually the easiest and cheapest way to get to the city but i little hassle with the crowds. Total time to get to Marbella station is about 50 minutes
Airport Transfer Service: If you’re arriving at Malaga Airport, you can book an airport transfer service in advance. This option provides convenience and comfort, as a driver will meet you at the airport and take you directly to your destination in Marbella. you can inquire with transfer services at the airport to take you directly to your destination.
Each of these options has its advantages, so choose the one that best suits your schedule, budget, and preferences for transportation.
How to get around the city of Marbella
Once you get to the main Marbella station, everything is walkable from the shops, plazas and walking promenades. If you need to get to some of the other attractions and outlying areas, you can easily catch a taxi or local bus service. The city is very well connected by public transportation, but you can easily get around the city, beach areas and most attractions by foot.
Top things to do around Marbella
Once you are in the center of town, the Old town, harbor area and other districts are relatively easy to get to. Here are the top sites to visit in the city:
Check out the top fun and places to explore around Marbella here to discover the best things to do in town.
Visit the Old town of Marbella
No hills to walk and climb through, Marbella’s Old Quarter called Casco antiguo de Marbella. The Old town district is located right in the downtown district and filled with narrow streets and alleyways to connect to the various squares in the area. The streets and squares are filled with galleries, tourist shops, bars, restaurant and other hang out type of places to enjoy the vibe, outdoor lifestyle and casual nature of the city’s Old Town appeal.
Beautiful walking promenades with colorful flowers spilling out of containers from windows and doorways make the historic buildings, churches and shops so wonderful to explore. The main public square in the quarter is called Plaza de los Naranjos – Orange Square with a 15th century fountain, the 16 century town hall and a beautiful 17th century church all within the main square area. Taking in the narrow streets, boutique stores, bars and restaurants feels like Old Spain, although here, a more upscale version of the Old Town area.
Harbor area of Marbella
Marbella’s harbor area is a lively and scenic spot in the city to enjoy the marina, sailing vessels and some maritime shops and eating venues that cater to a more upscale audience base. The harbor area is colorful and active, a great place to watch the harbor goings on, ships leaving or arriving and fishing vessels getting ready for the days or nights fishing trawls.
Puerto Cabopino Beach
The main beach in Marbella is called Puerto Cabopino, which translates to Pine Cape Beach,. Far from the glitzy parts of Marbella’s resorts, shops and restaurants, this natural beach area is lovely and filled with sand dunes, pine trees and rolling waves softly breaking onto the beach. You’ll also find a complete services and amenities available from the beach and offering visitors easy parking, casual restaurants and bars, and public restrooms.
Family friendly and fun, all visitors appreciate Puerto Cabopino’s atmosphere, casual nature and gentle waters. You’ll also find nearby restaurants and bars, easy ample parking and restrooms.
Walk along the boardwalk area of Marbella
The boardwalk area of Marbella is scenic, filled with outdoor activities and really nice views to enjoy any time of the day. The boardwalk called Senda Litoral de Malaga, is bury all day long but early mornings or late afternoon is best to avoid the extreme heat out by the water.
Relax at Alameda Park
Located in the main thoroughfare of the city is an urban oasis right in the center of town. The tall and mature plantings of trees and greenery add to a nice getaway vibe. Gorgeous ceramic benches, the Virgen del Rocio fountain is a wonderful place to just hang out and enjoy the people watching and everyday life occurring at the park.
Lush and quiet this established garden is the perfect place to relax after being outdoors and looking for some beautiful plantings, enjoy nature in the middle of the metropolis and a cool place to sit and relax for a bit.
Marbella Golf courses
If you love to golfing, then this is a very popular pastime here with many resorts having their own courses that you will pay top dollar to experience. One of the most popular is Los Naranjos Golf Club, which is located down the coast from central Marbella near Puerto Banús. Recent visitors said the greens are immaculately kept and that the staff was friendly and helpful and prices that change between the different seasons. Here’s a few more places below
29679 Benahavís, Málaga, Spain
Marbella Golf Country Club
N-340, Km.188, 29604 Marbella, Málaga, Spain
Santa Clara Golf Marbella
Calle Sand, Autovía del Mediterráneo, 17, Km 187,5, 29603 Marbella, Málaga, Spain
Here’s some other top places to visit around Marbella
When you want to explore and see more here some of the other popular attractions to visit in town:
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación
Puerto Banús
Museo Ralli Marbella
Avenida del Mar
Paseo Marítimo
Old Town Beach Marbella centre
Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo
La Cañada Shopping
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