Marbella (UK: mar-BAY-yə, US: mar-BEL-ə, Spanish: [maɾˈβeʎa]) is a city and municipality in southern Spain, belonging to the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is part of the Costa del Sol and is the headquarters of the Association of Municipalities of the region; it is also the head of the judicial district that bears its name. Marbella is situated on the Mediterranean Sea, between Málaga and the Strait of Gibraltar, in the foothills of the Sierra Blanca. The municipality covers an area of 117 square kilometres (45 sq mi) crossed by highways on the coast, which are its main entrances.
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Best time to visit: Apr–May, Oct–Nov
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Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Marbella; times are rough estimates by road.
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24 km≈ 30 min
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48 km≈ 55 min
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66 km≈ 1 h 15 min
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113 km≈ 1 h 45 min
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117 km≈ 1 h 50 min
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126 km≈ 2 h
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126 km≈ 2 h
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136 km≈ 2 h 10 min
From Marbella you can reach Fuengirola (24 km), Malaga (48 km), Algeciras (66 km), Jerez (113 km) and San Fernando (117 km) in about 30 min to 1 h 50 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
The most pleasant months are Apr to May, Oct to Nov, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 16°C in November.
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You can fly into Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.