Marbella self catering holidays A chic and cosmopolitan resort on the sundrenched Costa del Sol

Self catering holidays in Marbella - sitting on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain, Marbella has been attracting tourists for generations from around the world. A fantastic holiday destination for anytime of year due to the amazing weather with over 300 days of sunshine a year.

Whilst a vibrant and modern cosmopolitan town, Marbella retains its rich Arabic culture and history as can be seen in the Old Quarter with its magnificent Los Naranjos Plaza (Plaza of the Orange Trees). The narrow cobbled streets are lined with boutiques, cafes and restaurants and is a magnet for tourists day and night.

The evenings are very lively especially around the beach front. The promenade which runs right along the coast to Porto Banus is the hub of activity with tapas and beach bars open until the early hours.

At a glance...
Restaurants 100+
Beaches
Beach clubs
Car recommended
Distance to beach Beach resort
Nearest airport Malaga (65km)
Nearest train station Malaga

Featured holiday homes in Marbella

The self catering holiday accommodation in and around Marbella is of a very high standard. There is a wide choice of self catering holiday rentals including family villas and apartments to rent either on the beach or set back near Marbella's beautiful old town. Many holiday rentals are within walking distance to the centre, where there is a large selection of bars, restaurants and shops.


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Things to see & do around Marbella

Marbella and the surrounding area is full of interesting towns, historic cities and countryside to explore.

A few suggestions....
Rock of Gibraltar with its Botanical Gardens and St. Michael's Cave
Aquapark at Torremolinos
Ronda - a beautiful white washed town, perched on top of the El Tajo gorge
Selwo Marina in Benalmadena with dolphin show, penguins and sea lions
Bahia Aquapark in Algeciras
Enjoy shopping in the many designer outlets in Marbella and Puerto Banus
water park at torremolinos

Our view on self catering holidays in Marbella

We think Marbella is a truly stunning and chic destination for a family holiday or romantic escape. With the spectacluar backdrop of the Sierrra Blanca, beautiful vistas are everywhere, from La Concha towering behind, to the white sandy beaches running into the tourquoise Mediterranean. There is something for everyone with interesting places to visit and fabulous shopping in the numerous designer outlets. With excellent resturants and night life that would rival the most cosmopolitan cities, it's difficult not to have a great time in Marbella.