Málaga
25 min max by highway -OR- 38 min by scenic road, 25 km
Málaga city center is exactly 25 minutes from the studio. But don't get me wrong, Málaga is very big and there are activities everywhere within 30 minutes. You can go there several times during your stay to enjoy all that Málaga has to offer. This town has more then 600000 citizens. This is the second biggest city in Andalousia (after Sevilla).
1 Day in Málaga
If you want to go there for only 1 day, here is the itinerary that we suggest:
1. Start the day with Gibralfaro Castle
Parking lot, Castillo de Gibralfaro, 29016 Málaga
Move your car near Alcazaba (or Old District)
Parking, Pl. Jesús el Rico, 3, 29012 Málaga
2. Visit Alcazaba
By the way, the castle is free on Sundays.
3. Admire the Roman theater
4. Go see the Cathedral of Málaga
5. End your day in style on one of Málaga's many beaches
- Playa de la Malegeta
- Playa de Pedregalejo
- Playa de Huelin
- Playa de la Misericordia
- Playa Guadalhorce
- Playa del Campo de Golf
- Playa de Guadalmar (Nudist beach)
If you don’t want to walk too much but still want to see as many tourist sites as possible within a day, you should opt for the hop-on hop-off bus:
During your booking you can also choose the Málaga Experience Card” option: it includes the bus ticket, but also free entrance to most museums in the city, a 1 hour boat tour and a ticket to see a flamenco show.
2 Days in Málaga
For 2 days in Málaga, add the following activities to the 1 day itinerary above:
1. Visit Carmen Thyssen museum or the Pompidou Centre
2. Go explore Atarazanas market
3. Lunch break in one of the market’s tapas bar
4. Go for a stroll in SOHO neighborhood
5. By the end of the day, head to the botanical garden
Fuengirola
10-15 min max by highway -OR- 26 minutes by scenic road, 15 km
Fuengirola is famous for its seven kilometre stretch of sandy beach, beginning at the Sohail Castle to the west (at the Beatriz Spa Hotel) and ending at Torreblanca to the east. The promenade is officially called Paseo Maritimo Rey de España (Promenade).
1 Day in Fuengirola
Take the scenic coastal route between the studio and west side of Fuengirola. Go directly west of Rio Fuengirola.
1. Start the day with Sohail Castle
Av. Mare Nostrum, 3, 29640 Fuengirola
2. Go see Playa El Ejido
You can leave your car there and cross the Rio Fuengirola using the bridge named "Puente de la Armada". Or you will move your car in one of the following parkings:
Aparcamiento Iberpark, C. Miguel Márquez, 43a, 29640 Fuengirola
Parking de pago, Pl. de la Constitución, 19, 29640 Fuengirola
3. Just walk on Paseo Marítimo Fuengirola
There you will find beautiful plazas with lots of restaurants. The beaches are magnificent.
4. Stop on any of Fuengirola's many beaches (from west to east)
- Playa Santa Amalia
- Playa San Francisco
- Playa de Los Boliches
- Playa Las Gaviotas
- Playa Carvajal
- Playa Torreblanca
Marbella
34 min with highway -OR- 44 min with scenic road, 40 km
Marbella is a city and a seaside resort in southern Spain, on the Costa del Sol, in the Andalusian region. The Sierra Blanca mountains serve as a backdrop to 27 km of sandy Mediterranean beaches, villas, hotels and golf courses. To the west of the city of Marbella, nightclubs and prestigious coastal properties follow one another for more than a kilometer to the marina of Puerto Banús, surrounded by shops and select bars, where the luxury yachts line up.
Puerto Banús is sometime considered as the "Monte Carlo" of Spain.
1 Day in Marbella
1. Puerto Banús (first stop)
Walk the "Golden mile" and admire the marina with luxuous boats.
Parkhaus, C. Jesus Puente, 28, 29660 Marbella
2. Go see Centro Historico (second stop)
Try to leave your car in one of the following parkings:
Fuente Virgen del Rocío, C. África, 29601 Marbella
Parking Parquesol, C. Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente, 20, 29601 Marbella
Parking Indigo - Fco. Norte Playa, C. Francisco Nte., 29602 Marbella
3. Don't miss the following places in Centro Historico (beautiful walk)
- Castillo de Marbella
- Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación
- Ermita de Santiago
- Plaza de los Naranjos
Once you've visited the historic center, check out the beach. Walk on street Avenida del Mar.
Mijas Pueblo
22 min with highway and mountain ride, 15 km
Mijas pueblo is one of the most visited villages in Andalusia. It is known for its beauty and the landscapes it offers all around. Every building are white.
Walking in Mijas Pueblo
1. Leave your car in the main parking
Parking Pl. Fuente de La Seda, 1, Mijas
The best thing to do is to park the car under Plaza de la Constitucion. From there, you take the elevator up to 10th floor and you are right away on the plaza in front of the "Officina Turismo".
2. Walk around the town
Don't forget to see:
- Parque la Muralla
- Centro de Artes
- Ermita del Calvario
- Mijas Wagon
- El Mirador de Mijas
- Ermita de la Virgen de la Peña
- Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción
Don't miss the view and the food at: Restaurante La Alcazaba De Mijas
