Marbella is about 20–25 minutes by car from Fuengirola on the A-7 (there is also a direct bus). In one day you can see the old town and Plaza de los Naranjos, walk the Avenida del Mar with its Dalí sculptures, have lunch by the sea and end the day in Puerto Banús.
Marbella is our guests’ favourite day trip. It is about 20–25 minutes by car on the A-7 (or the AP-7 toll motorway), and there are direct buses from Fuengirola bus station.
Morning: the old town
Start at Plaza de los Naranjos, the heart of the old town, with the town hall and the Santiago chapel. Wander the whitewashed lanes full of flowerpots to the Encarnación church and what remains of the old walls.
Midday: Avenida del Mar and the promenade
Walk down the Avenida del Mar, an open-air museum of Salvador Dalí sculptures, to the seafront. A great place for fish or sardine skewers (espetos) by Venus beach.
Afternoon: Puerto Banús
About 10 minutes away by car, Puerto Banús is Marbella’s glamorous side: yachts, designer shops and terraces for watching supercars go by. Ideal at sunset.
Stop on the way: the Cabopino dunes
Between Fuengirola and Marbella lie the Artola (Cabopino) dunes, a protected natural area with wooden boardwalks, and Cabopino beach by its small marina. Perfect for a wilder swim.
Tips
- In summer, set off early: parking in central Marbella fills up.
- If you drive and stay with us, you can book our garage space to keep the car safe overnight.