Beaches
With several local sun-kissed beaches, you’ll easily fill your days with sun, sand, and the beautiful Mediterranean waters. Lounge all day at Puerto Banús Beach or choose from a wide array of locales like Río Verde de Puerto Banús Beach or Nagüeles Beach. Find your favorite Mediterranean beach haunts before heading out for a day in the sun.
Golf
Enjoy your best swing in Costa del Golf! Whether you are a professional player, or if you are taking your first steps into the world of golf, Villa Heal has an exceptional location on the Costa del Golf with more than 70 golf courses around and an exceptional climate for lovers of this sport, the best option to enjoy a golfing holiday.
Attractions
Puerto Banús
Surrounded by many sophisticated shops and tourist residences, the luxurious Marina of Puerto Banús has become one of the most exclusive and glamorous enclave in the world, usually frequented by celebrities who have fallen in love with its luxury-village style and enjoy the harbour where the largest yachts are moored. Designer boutiques, sport cars’ parades, exclusive nightspots and restaurants are just the beginning of what you’ll experience in Puerto Banús.
Marbella Old Town
Named Casco Antiguo de Marbella (Ancient District of Marbella) in Spanish, Marbella Old Town dates back to the 15th century, right after the Christian Reconquista. Featuring winding streets, typical Andalusian houses with balconies decorated with fresh flowers, historic buildings and a great choice of cool restaurants and small boutiques, the Old Town offers something to see and enjoy at every corner. Colourful and tidy, Marbella Old Town has a warm and pleasant atmosphere.
Plaza de los Naranjos
The Plaza de los Naranjos: located in the heart of the old town and belonging to the end of the 15th century, it is one of the first Christian designs created after the Reconquest. It was built in accordance with the existing tradition in Spanish cities, but without arcades. Here, you can find the Casa del Corregidor, the Town Hall, and the Hermitage of Santiago.You can also find the Capilla de San Juan de Dios and the Hermitage of Santo Cristo de la Vera Cruz, both from the 16th century.
Avenida del Mar
Avenida del Mar is a 5,500 sq m rectangular square that stretches between the Alameda Park and the beach, right next to Puerto Deportivo de Marbella, the oldest port of the city. Lined with shops, bars and restaurants with terraces shaded by wooden pergolas, Avenida del Mar is also an open-air museum, home to 10 Salvador Dali sculptures.
Market
Every Saturday, within walking distance from the villa, you’ll find a market full of stalls with clothing, souvenirs, and unique discoveries. Explore it all during your stay!
Excursions
Gibraltar
This British territory is connected to Andalusia and is easily accessible from Marbella in a day trip. There are many interesting places to visit in the area, including Punta Europa. Here you can look across the Strait of Gibraltar to the Atlas Mountains of Africa, as well as interact with the Barbary macaques, the only wild monkeys in Europe. You can also explore the underground tunnels of the Cuevas de San Miguel, a system that runs under the rock of Gibraltar. Low taxes also make Gibraltar a popular shopping destination, as most shops are located on the high street.
Ronda
Ronda is a beautiful and traditional Andalusian city located in the south of the region. The main places of interest are the Puerta de Almocábar, the Church of the Holy Spirit and the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. The bullring in Ronda is one of the oldest in the country and is worth a visit to learn about the history of this sport in southern Spain. There are wineries in the area, including Bodegas La Sangre, which give a good idea of the local wine culture and often offer guided tours and tastings.
Málaga
Malaga is a city full of historic spots, like the Alcazaba, one of the largest Arab fortresses in Andalusia, or Gibralfaro Castle, which offers the best views over the whole city. At the foot of the castle there is a Roman theatre and an old town to stroll around. As you walk through its streets you’ll find spots like the Atarazanas Market, where you can try a vermouth, and monuments like the Cathedral, which is known as “The One-Armed” (La Manquita) due to its unfinished south tower. You can’t miss visiting its roof; a unique experience. Here in the city of Picasso, you can visit the excellent Picasso Museum in the centre, and the home where he was born. But Malaga doesn’t only live on its past. In recent years it has inaugurated the Carmen Thyssen Museum, the only Pompidou Centre outside France -its coloured cubes have become an icon- or the Saint Petersburg Russian Museum Collection. And if you prefer a more underground culture, look out for the Centre for Contemporary Art, the street art on the city’s buildings, and the alternative establishments in the Soho neighbourhood.
Caminito del Rey
Desfiladero de los Gaitanes is arguably the most spectacular gorge in the Costa del Sol. Running 300m deep into the earth for over 3km. Immersing you in this natural wonder, Caminito del Rey is a suspended walkway that clings to the sheer rockface. It is named after King Alfonso XIII of Spain (rey means king), who walked the route during his visit to El Chorro in the year 1921. This area affords awe-inspiring views over this spectacle of nature.
Nature Excursions
Fans of hiking and adventure activities can go to the Sierra Blanca, on whose slopes the city sits. Another recommended option is to go to the nearby Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park, outside the municipal area. Marbella also has two recreation areas, El Pinar de Nagüeles and the Vigil de Quiñones Forest Park, and fabulous green areas, such as the Arroyo de la Represa park.