Marbella Honeymoon

Experience a stylish honeymoon or romantic getaway in Marbella, on Spain’s legendary Costa del Sol, where it’s entirely normal to rub shoulders with princes, sheikhs, socialites and celebrities.

One of Spain’s most stylish resorts, Marbella has long been a favourite of wealthy European aristocrats, the nouveau riche and Arab royalty who maintain summer homes here.

Marbella is best admired along the so-called Golden Mile, a bejewelled stretch of glamorous nightclubs, restaurants and hotels that stretch to nearby ritzy Puerto Banús.

With its choice of clean European ‘Blue Flag’ awarded beaches, numerous water sports, exclusive beachfront hotels, championship golf courses, haute couture fashion boutiques and über-chic nightclubs, Marbella offers all the ingredients you need for the perfect honeymoon holiday in Spain.

Things to do and see
In Marbella’s picturesque Casco Antiguo (Old Town), stroll narrow whitewashed alleyways bedecked with flower-filled balconies, admire centuries-old fountains and scramble over the remains of ancient fortifications.

Be sure to stop and sip an espresso at a sidewalk café in the shade of orange trees and 16th century buildings in the picturesque Plaza de los Naranjos (Orange Square). Book a horse and carriage tour of pretty Alameda Park or wander along the Avenida del Mar promenade, overlooking the blue Mediterranean Sea and edged by classy restaurants, bars and fashion boutiques.

Grab a Mediterranean tan on a choice of 24 named beaches, including centrally located La Fontanilla and La Fuerte beaches, or join the beautiful people at exclusive Nikki Beach, a favourite of the locals.

Savour delicious fresh seafood and sangria at your choice of many chiringuito bars that lie scattered along the seafront and on the beaches. Try fritura malagueño (fried fish, anchovies and squid)

Away from the beach, spot celebrities relaxing on luxurious motor yachts from a quayside café or restaurant in nearby Puerto Banús or admire etchings by Picasso and Miró at the Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo (Museum of Spanish Contemporary Engravings).

See a superb collection of tiny trees at the Museo de Bonsai, see African wildlife at Selwo Aventura (near Estepona) or enjoy various outdoor adventures, such as canyoning, rock climbing, paint balling and canoeing at Natura Aventura.

Marbella is also renowned for its championship golf courses such as the premier Los Monteros, as well as for its classy tennis and yacht clubs.

Browse hundreds of designer boutiques, have fun in a tapas bar or enjoy fine dining at a choice of restaurants serving cuisine from around the world, including Spanish, Italian, French, Moroccan, Greek and Lebanese.

Grab a drink at popular local bar Lolita in the Old Town, then party on with some late-night dancing at Sintillate, Nikki Club or Tibu nightclubs – just a few of Marbella’s top nightspots.

Accommodation
Marbella offers an enormous choice of accommodation options to suit all budgets, including the exclusive and legendary Marbella Club and the 5-star Gran Melia Don Pepe.

Best time to visit Marbella?
The best time for a Marbella honeymoon is during May, June, September and October when the days are long and sunny but lacking the crowds and torrid heat of July and August, when midday temperatures regularly soar beyond 30°C.

May to June and September to October midday temperatures average 23°C to 28°C. Winter on the Costa del Sol offers bright sunny days with little or no rain, however the water is chilly for swimming.

The Costa del Sol receives more than 320 days of sunshine a year, with an average temperature of 22°C. For more climate info: Marbella Weather Guide

Location – Marbella is located in the liveliest section of the Costa del Sol on Spain’s south coast, around 55km west of Málaga and 71km from Gibraltar.

Getting there – By air Marbella is easily accessed via Málaga’s Pablo Picasso Airport, with hundreds of daily flights to and from major European cities including London, Paris and Rome. How to get to Marbella . . .