Marbella’s first boutique beach club, Buddha Beach became Sala Beach in 2012 and later La Sala by the Sea. It offers a relaxed atmosphere in a beautiful setting near Puerto Banus. Previously a private front line villa with large beach-front garden and swimming pool. The poolside restaurant with sun loungers is open for day and evening dining, including a selection of Thai fusion food and sushi, and sun lounger service includes a snack menu throughout the day.

Nikki Beach Marbella opened in 2003 and comprises of a swimming pool with VIP beds on a raised deck, a large open air restaurant, a centrally located octagon-shaped bar, a Lifestyle Boutique and a VIP terrace with views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Ocean Club Marbella is one of the largest beach clubs in Europe. It offers a new concept in exclusivity, avant-garde, fashion and cuisine, created to enjoy the excellent climate in Marbella.

Long established chill-out location, Victor’s Beach is located just off Marbella’s Golden Mile. The atmosphere is laid back and friendly and is full of local socialites. It has changed since being connected by the seafront promenade from being a hidden gem to a more conventional established front beach bar with sunbeds.

Located on the beach front next to the Puente Romano Hotel, Marbella, the setting is tropical and sophisticated with wonderful sea views. An international crowd enjoys Mediterranean food during the day and a more Arabic and Oriental style by night.

Located between San Pedro Alcántara and Puerto Banús , surrounded by palm trees and panoramic sea views, Mistral attracts a wide variety of people, including families. It has been open for 10 years and is famous for its beautifully presented seafood dishes, as well as Italian food. Music is chill-out style with live music in summer.

Marbella is well known as the favourite destination in Andalucia amongst the international jet-set crowd and the very rich and famous. Often referred to as Spain’s equivalent of Saint-Tropez, the city and many of the beaches here are well renowned for beauty, opulence and the greatest of luxury.

This open air market takes place everyday over the summer, or just on Saturdays for the rest of the year, on Plaza Antonio Banderas in Puerto Banus between the port and the Corte Ingles shopping centre. There are 25 stalls selling unique art objects, ceramics, vintage clothing & accessories, handmade jewellery, glass and fragrances.

Born in Coria de Rio outside Sevilla, Pastora Soler is one of the most recognisable artists in the world of Spanish music. She recorded her first album in 1994, and since then, has received numerous prizes and awards.

We’re all familiar with the catchphrase, “No Carbs before Marbs”, as coined by the hugely successful TV Show The Only Way is Essex, whose spiritual second home (or perhaps luxury villa) is Marbella.

Address: Avda. Vega del Mar S/N, 29670 San Pedro Alcántara, Marbella Tel: + (34) 952 788 398. Facilities: Courts for futsal (indoor football), handball and basketball, pétanque area, road safety track for children, changing rooms and bar.

San Pedro sports complex is a multi-use sports complex with Covered pavillion indoor and outdoor facilities with ample car park.

Address: Avda. Canovas del Castillo, 29600 Marbella, Tel: + (34) 952 822 698, Facilities: Synthetic grass football pitch, pétanque courts, changing rooms and bar.

Facilities: Grass football pitch in addition to synthetic grass pitches, warm up goalkeeper zone, stands, indoor pitches for futsal (indoor football), handball and basketball. Pétanque area, changing rooms, toilets and playground for children.

Address: Urb. Los Arcos, Elviria, Las Chapas, 29600 Marbella, Facilities: Synthetic grass football pitch, courts for futsal (indoor football), handball, basketball, volleyball and badminton. Changing rooms, toilets, playground for children and bar.

Address: Avda. Miguel de Cervantes, 29660 Nueva Andalucía, Marbella Tel: + (34) 952 815 517. Facilities: Synthetic grass football pitch, courts for tennis, paddle tennis, basketball, handball and futsal (indoor football). Swimming pool and changing rooms.

Address: Avda. Maiz Viñals, 29600 Marbella, Facilities: Tatami, gym equipment, changing rooms.

Address: Avda. Huerta de los Cristales S/N, 29600 Marbella, Tel: + (34) 952 828 217, Facilities: Gym devices and equipment, aerobics room, cardio room, saunas and changing rooms.

Address: Avda. Arroyo Primero, 29600 Marbella. Facilities: Synthetic grass football pitch, changing room, toilets and bar.

Marbella Fútbol Club home games were played at the Estadio Municipal de Marbella, a 9,000 capacity stadium. However the stadium was old and is earmarked for demolition. It will be replaced by a new stadium with an investment of around 115 million euro facility for the 2025/6 season.