12 days in Marbella Itinerary

Once a village of humble fishermen, Marbella is now one of the most cosmopolitan beach resorts on Spain’s world-famous Costa del Sol, boasting swanky nightclubs, classy hotels, and expensive restaurants.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Marbella: Benalmadena (Parque De La Paloma & Puerto Marina Benalmadena), Nerja (Fundación Cueva de Nerja, Balcon de Europa, & more) and Ronda (El Tajo de Ronda, Puente Nuevo, & more). Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through Marbella Old Town, see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, contemplate the long history of Malaga Cathedral, and explore the landscape on two wheels at Dust Devils.

To find where to stay, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Marbella route builder .

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major airports are Málaga Airport, Jerez Airport and Sevilla Airport. In November, daytime highs in Marbella are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.