Things to do
Expert roundups of the best places to see along the Costa del Sol and beyond.
The best day trips from Marbella by car
Marbella is one of the best bases in Andalusia: mountains, white villages and even another country are all within a day's drive. These are the trips we'd do first, with a car to make the most of them.
6 placesThe best beaches on the Costa del Sol
The best sand on the Costa del Sol is spread out, and the prettiest spots reward a short drive. Here are our favourites, from family-friendly resorts to wild, dune-backed bays.
6 placesTop sights within 50 km of Marbella
Marbella sits in the middle of the western Costa del Sol, so a huge amount is within an easy drive. Here are the spots we'd put first — marinas, beach towns and a famous gorge — all reachable in under an hour by car.
6 placesThe most beautiful white villages near Marbella
Behind the coast, Andalusia's white villages cling to hillsides and gorges. They're made for a car — the drives are scenic and the parking is always on the edge. Here are the ones we'd point you to first.
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