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5 Things You Must Try When You Go To Marbella

Marbella has many fine restaurants, beautiful cocktail bars and spectacular hidden beaches. Marbella is also an area of stunning natural beauty and traditional European charm. On your Club Med Magna Marbella holiday, venture away from your resort to discover the best things to see and do in this Spanish paradise.


Marbella’s Beaches


Marbella has 24 beaches over 17 miles. The best are located in the east of the town, between Nikki Beach and La Cabane clubs. Costa Bella and El Alicate are popular beaches as they boast golden sands, beach bars, clubs and restaurants. For a laid-back beach, try Bounty Beach where chilled-out music plays and volleyball-playing locals add to the wonderful ambience.

Marbella Dining


In Marbella you can find world-renowned restaurants such as Nobu and Mahiki, but for the true taste of Marbella try Celicioso for breakfast, complete with its green smoothies, eggs every way and fresh pastries. Or Rachel’s Eco-Love for healthy breakfasts and lunches, and an organic deli if you want to take a picnic to the beach. In the evening, try The Farm in Marbella’s old town for organic ingredients and chilled-out flourishes. Fish lovers must head to Lobito de Mar, run by Dani Garci, who has several Michelin stars to his name. For traditional tapas in a scenic setting, try El Estrecho or La Moraga Bistro, a trendy eatery serving modern tapas with an international twist. For an indulgent dinner, splurge at Skina, a tiny Michelin-starred restaurant where ingredients come together in delightful and unconventional ways. Wherever you choose, don’t forget to try traditional Spanish paella – the old town is a great place to find one.

Marbella Must See Sights

Visit Marbella’s white buildings in the old town or Marbella’s lush green “Golden Mile” – the coastal area that stretches from the western border of Marbella city to Puerto Banús. The old quarter is a must-see with cobbled streets and window boxes in bloom. Stroll along the Avenida del Mar to the beach, a path that takes you past sculptures by Salvador Dali. For more fine art visit the Museo del Grabado Espanol Contemporaneo in a restored 16th-century palace, which features 20th-century artists, including Picasso, Miró and Tàpies.

Marbella Cocktails

Visit Sylt, one of the newest clubs in Marbella, for a trendy cocktail in a modern club. Discover Sala By The Sea, a day-to-night Asian-themed beach club with pool and great music. Mahiki’s Coconut Cocktail Bar is a great way to experience the celebrity haunt without the hefty dinner costs.

Marbella Shopping

Andalucía is famed for its shoes.  Explore its shops and discover the typical sandals and espadrilles which have been beautifully handcrafted in premium leathers. You can find designer labels but also discover the largest El Corte Ingles department store in Spain, the Marina Banus shopping centre.  And on Avenue Ricardo Soriano you’ll find Spanish franchises, including Mango and Zara.

Discover the new Club Med Magna Marbella 

At the edge of Andalusia, Magna Marbella is a cool oasis protected by the Sierra Blanca mountains. Lush gardens surround the resort, blending with the mountains beyond. The natural beauty is brought into the resort with modern designs of the bedrooms, bars and restaurants, spa and relaxation zones.

Right next to Marbella’s picturesque old town, Club Med Magna Marbella is in the middle of twelve hectares of terraced gardens. At the southernmost tip of the Iberian peninsula, it’s the ideal starting point for discovering the rich cultural and natural heritage of Andalusia. Take the roads dotted with whitewashed villages and gaze at olive trees as far as the eye can see on the way to Seville, or visit Grenada to see the iconic Alhambra.


Whatever you would like to do on your Club Med Marbella holiday, call Travel Club Elite on 0800 707 6229 for huge savings on your holiday and an expert hand to guide you through the booking process.

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