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Marbella

The Costa del Sol's glamorous resort, with a whitewashed old town of flower-filled squares, beaches and yachts in Puerto Banús.

Photo: Milan Trninic (www.wedesignmarbella.com) · CC BY-SA 4.0
Best Time to Go
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Our full guide to Marbella is being written. It's on the Andalusia list as If You're Nearby.

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Worth a Detour
Cities · Small towns

Ronda

Andalusia
About 22 miles away

A cliff-split town with its great bridge and old bullring, among Andalusia's whitewashed villages.

3 Sights
Worth a Detour
Cities · Beaches

Málaga

Andalusia
About 29 miles away

Picasso's birthplace, with a Moorish fortress, fine museums and city beaches.

1 Sight
Must-See
Heritage · UNESCO

Granada

Andalusia
About 85 miles away

An Andalusian city crowned by the Alhambra, the Moors' astonishing hilltop palace. Book far ahead.

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Andalusia

The Alhambra, flamenco and whitewashed towns.

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