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Marbella & Costa del Sol
Golf, a marina full of yachts, and a mountain behind the old town.
Marbella pairs a genuinely old Andalusian centre with Puerto Banús, and the wider Costa del Sol behind it runs one of Europe’s densest golf concentrations. Spring and autumn are the golf and hiking seasons; the winter market is retirees and long stays rather than holidays.
14.47 million visitors across the Costa del Sol, generating €21.2 billion2024
Worth the trip in Marbella & Costa del Sol
- Puerto Banús
- Marbella old town
- Valderrama and Aloha golf courses
- La Concha
- Nikki Beach and Cabopino
- Michelin-starred kitchens
- Best months
- Spring and autumn for golf; June–August for the beaches
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Last checked 2026-08-27