13 reasons why you can’t avoid falling in love with Marbella

Posted on May 27, 2025
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We won’t have to convince you. Marbella has it all. Discover why it’s impossible not to fall in love with Marbella!

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13 reasons why you can’t avoid falling in love with Marbella

Beautiful Old Town

The old town of Marbella is one of the most beautiful on the Costa del Sol.

Enjoy a stroll through alleys and squares, discovering beautiful corners, cafés, terraces and restaurants in the purest Marbella style.

Marbella casco antiguo — @downtownmarbella

The Best Beaches

The beaches of Marbella are the best on the Costa del Sol, being of fine white and golden sand, where we can even enjoy dunes.

The long coastal strips next to the luxury urbanisations have even in summer a relatively low occupancy rate.

Spectacular Scenery

The natural contrasts in Marbella are a delight.

From the beach we always have in the background the beautiful Sierra Blanca with a height of 1,275 metres and several trails, such as El Juanar, from where you can enjoy magnificent views of the coast.

A Coffee and Churros at Plaza de los Naranjos

Nothing better than enjoying one of the very Andalusian pleasures, a coffee with churros.

Or a cup of hot chocolate with churros. For some it is the quintessential breakfast after a long night out or to start the day, while others enjoy them in the afternoon.

In any case, the Plaza de los Naranjos in Marbella’s old town is the ideal place to do so.

chocolate con Churros — Chocolate con Churros @enamoradodemarbella

The Best Beach Clubs

Marbella has taken the traditional concept of a “Chiringuito”, i.e. a beach bar, to the next level: Marbella beach clubs are exquisite, with refined décor, international menu, DJ, Balinese beds, entertainment and of course, lots of beautiful people.

The best known, such as Nikki Beach and Ocean Club, are daytime beach clubs.

Clubes de playa Marbella — @trocaderoplaya

The Best Hotels

Did you know that in Marbella there are 17 five-star hotels, offering the best services, ensuring carefree enjoyment.

The Best Spas

… and speaking of the best hotels, you can probably imagine that these also have some of the best SPAs on the Costa del Sol that are simply fabulous.

Don Carlos Resort Spa — @doncarlosresort

The Best Golf Courses

You probably did NOT know that within a radius of 20 kilometres from the centre of Marbella you can choose from more than 30 golf courses. Spectacular.

Magnificent location for weddings and Honeymoons

Marbella is also your place of choice if you want to go all out for your wedding, if you have always dreamed of celebrating your wedding by the sea in an exquisite venue or staying in one of the best hotels to enjoy your honeymoon.

Finca La Concepción — @fincalaconcepcion

The Best Roof Top Terraces

We can assure you that you won’t be able to resist a drink on one of the best rooftop terraces either, enjoying the magnificent sunset over the Mediterranean, the summer night in Marbella has only just begun!

Terrazas de azotea — @enamoradodemarbella

Fabulous Nightlife

And of course: If you want to go out big style and enjoy the glamorous nights, Marbella is the place to discover some of the most extravagant clubs.

See & Be Seen: Puerto Banús

It’s obvious: Puerto Banús is your playground if you’re into showing off what you’ve got. To show off shamelessly.

In any case, this luxury nautical enclave is not so frequented by the big fortunes who prefer to go unnoticed.

If you’re in Puerto Banús, you either like to see or be seen – and there sure is a lot to see! As well as the best restaurants, international luxury brand boutiques, top beach clubs and excellent nightlife.

Marbella Fair in June

Feria de Marbella — Marbella Fair. Credit Depositphotos

One of the big events in Marbella’s calendar is its annual Feria in honour of San Bernabé, the patron saint of the city.

The Marbella Feria takes place during the first half of June. It is an excellent way to experience the local culture and let yourself be infected by the joie de vivre of the Malagueños (locals of Malaga).

At the Feria de San Bernabé you can enjoy a unique mix of tradition and fun, culture, gastronomy and entertainment.

Like all Andalusian fairs that take place in summer, also the Marbella Fair has a day fair and a night fair. During the day it takes place in the centre of Marbella, continuing at night in the fairgrounds until the early hours of the morning.