Location: Marbella
Top Things to do in Marbella
What to do and see in Marbella, Andalucia: The Best Free Things to do
In the chic, sun-drenched Costa del Sol town of Marbella, hints of its former Moorish occupation mingle with modern-day resort amenities. Bask on the sands of famous La Fontanilla beach or ricochet among the area's family-oriented water, wildlife and theme parks. Experience the Andalusian charm of the historic quarter, filled with whitewashed buildings, remnants of a ninth-century Arab fortress and fragrant orange trees. End a relaxing day with a dish of the cold almond soup ajoblanco and some of the region's excellent dessert wine.
Restaurants in Marbella
1. Marbella Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,392 reviews
This old neighborhood is full of romance, with narrow, winding cobblestone streets: great for evening strolls.
Reviewed By Hermes_NL - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Marbella is not just a glitzy beach town but also an highly historic city dating back to the times of the Moors. The old town is choc full of character with the old fortifications, narrow streets, colorful churches, little chapels, lively squares, and of course many restaurants and shops. Very much worthwhile to go to essentially every day during your Marbella stay.
2. Paseo Maritimo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 613 reviews
A pleasant boardwalk lined with shops, video game arcades, restaurants and cafes.
Reviewed By sunnycornermarbella - Marbella, Spain
Wonderful and popular promenade along the sea for walking, biking, running. This is a main feature of Marbella center and if you stay in center city you will really enjoy it. Lots of restaurants line the promenade and you can ride bikes all the way to Puerto Banus and even Estepona. They build on to it every year, one day it will stretch from Estepona to Nerja! If you want to enjoy the Paseo a great place to stay is Sunny Corner Marbella center look it up on your search engine!
3. Iglesia Mayor de la Encarnacion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 344 reviews
Reviewed By StephenCr0ss - Dublin, Ireland
Sitting in a square close to Orange Square. Amazing old church with very stylish entryway - the pillars look like sandstone. Beautiful!
4. Cabopino Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 784 reviews
Reviewed By StephenCr0ss - Dublin, Ireland
Cabo Pino beach is excellent as they have a super boardwalk behind the ruins that runs forever. Nice to run on!
5. Avenida del Mar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,100 reviews
Reviewed By fred488 - Hamburg, Germany
A must see for all who visit Marbella. We call it the Dali Square. Original bronzes of some of Dali’s most famous pictures. My favourite of all time is his wife Gala but of course the long legged elephants are there for all to see. Car park under the square. Highly recommended then a walk across the road to Orange Square - shops and many fabulous restaurants and bars. Or stay that side and walk along the sea front - also full of great bars and of course the great sandy beaches. Beware the hawkers though.
6. Museo Ralli
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
The Ralli Museum of Marbella exhibits a great collection of contemporary Latin American and European art. The genres of Surrealism and magical realism are particularly well-represented in the Collection. Both movements make up the backbone of the Collection, providing the basis for other currents and artists that complement the contemporary Latin American and European artistic panorama. FREE ENTRANCE. Open 10-15 h. from Tuesday--Saturday
Reviewed By Ginbo - Arrecife, Spain
One of the few cultural treasures you can find in Marbella. This museo holds paintings and sculptures of some of the most interesting artists from Latinamerica. An unexpected jewel! Have been there right the day before lock-down and would love to go back.
7. Constitution Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By StephenCr0ss - Dublin, Ireland
Excellent park in the Center of Marbella. Very close to the seafront. Calm and easy to navigate. Known as the green Ling of the City. We managed to park right outside. Recommended
8. Alameda Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 511 reviews
Reviewed By Ogi0 - Sofia, Bulgaria
Near the old town, the park is a quiet oasis filled with greenery. There is a very interesting fountain and benches filled with ceramic tiles with drawings on them.
9. La Concha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By 1kiwi1976 - San Pedro de Alcantara, Spain
Really nice walk with many viewing points on the way so you can make it as challenging as you want. Usually plenty of parking and the hotel up there is nice for an after walk drink.
10. King Abdul Aziz Al Saud Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By rubyglasg0w - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Beautiful simple peaceful white mosque with wonderful architecture. Was wonderful walking towards the mosque and seeing the scenery and taking it all in. Excellent Andalusian features works well with nature as a backdrop and palm trees dotted about. Has male and female areas. Wonderful azan done on loudspeaker daily five times. Feels like you are in an Islamic country, great vibe.
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