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25 Things to Do in Marbella Spain

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Top Things to Do in Marbella Spain

If you are planning a trip to Marbella Spain and looking for the best things to do, see, and eat while visiting, you are in the right place.  Marbella Spain sits between the Sierra Blanca Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. The area is full of glitz and glamour and has been referred to as the Costa Del Sol’s French Riviera. There are beautiful beaches, Michelin-star restaurants, marinas full of yachts, designer boutiques, Dali sculptures, whitewashed buildings with red-tiled roofs, bougainvillea, iron balconies, and hanging flower pots. Browse the must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Marbella Spain bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Marbella Spain trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!

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Puerto Banus Harbor

Things to Do in and Around Marbella Spain

Relax at a chiringuito on the sand

Go for a swim at El Faro Beach

Check out the sand sculptures

Ride a bike along the promenade from Marbella to Puerto Banus

Wander the old town and shop for souvenirs

Photograph the tiled fountain and benches in Parque de la Alameda

Check out the sculptures of Salvador Dali on Avenida del Mar

Go for a walk in Parque de la Constitución

Visit the Bonsai Museum

Browse the works of Spanish artists at the Museum of Spanish Contemporary Art

Have lunch in Plaza de los Naranjos

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Plaza de los Naranjos

Visit La Encarnación Church

Check out the Roman Villa Ruins

See Dali’s works at the Museo Ralli

Photograph the Arco de Marbella

Hang out on Nikki Beach

Go dolphin watching

Photograph Fuente de la Venus de Marbella

Check out Muralla del Castillo de Marbella

Relax under an umbrella at Playa Fontanilla Beach

Walkout on the Embarcadero

Do some high-end shopping in Puerto Banus

Check out the luxury yachts in the Puerto Banus Harbor

Photograph Dali’s rhinoceros sculpture

Walk the Golden Mile

Check the Marbella Spain Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.

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