MÁLAGA · COSTA DEL SOL
Malaga’s best days out.
The 15 most popular marbella tours around Málaga and the Costa del Sol. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, running times and who actually runs them.
Guided canyoning in Guadalmina near Marbella: swim, slide, optional jumps, and 1 rappel with certified guides, wetsuits, and photos included.
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Sail from Puerto Banús to spot dolphins with drinks and snacks on board. Choose shared or private and enjoy sea views to Gibraltar.
An open-roof jeep eco tour from Marbella with expert stops in Sierra de las Nieves plus village walks in Ojen and Monda.
“I went with my husband and three daughters in their twenties on this tour. I had originally signed up to depart from Fuengirolo but the tour operator kindly got in touch to say that given we were staying in Estepona he could arrange a pick up in town which would save us a lot of…”
Small-group dolphin watching on the Velero Intrepido in Estepona Bay, with soft drinks, a swim stop, and no pre-dawn start.
“It was absolutely amazing, we were barely out of the harbour and the dolphins were swimming around. As we went further out there were so many dolphins. We also got to see them jumping high out of the water. The captain also offered the chance to swim, obviously not with the dolphins.”
Jeep Eco Tour from Marbella/Estepona through Sierra de las Nieves, Ojen and Monda. Open-roof Land Rover, guided nature, villages.
“This was a very fun time and our tour guide Felipé was personable, knowledgeable, and caring. He treated my mother and I like family!”
Guided Caminito del Rey day trip from Fuengirola with helmeted safety, canyon walkways, tunnels, a suspension bridge, and big views in 10 hours.
2-hour yacht ride from Fuengirola with dolphin watching, small-group comfort, and drinks plus snacks included on the Costa del Sol.
“Wonderful time out on the boat, lots of bubbles and crisps accompanied by a great bunch of people. The captain and the hostess were fab, even though we didn’t see any dolphins, we were allowed a sea swim! Was brilliant and would highly recommend. Thank you!”
Rent a no-license boat in Puerto Banús, steer yourself, blast Bluetooth tunes, swim when you want, and maybe spot dolphins.
Enjoy 19th-century flamenco in Marbella at Tablao Flamenco Marbella, with an included drink. Small-group, up-close, duende improvisation.
Benahavís canyon descent with wetsuit gear, optional jumps, waterfalls and natural slides plus a river walk. Private group, 3 hours.
“I went with my daughter-in-law and 2 teenage grandsons. We had a great time - it was a completely different experience for them and me. Highly recommended if you are in decent shape.”
20-minute jet ski ride on Marbella’s Golden Mile from Puente Romano. Latest models, safety briefing, small groups, lockers included.
Sail Estepona Bay on a Menorquín fishing boat. Small group cruise with snacks, crew-led knots, snorkel gear, and chances at dolphins.
“Fantastic time on Sophia’s boat. Very relaxing. Great way to see the coast and a quick swim in the blue water.”
Small-group 3-hour tapas walk in Marbella’s Old Town: 8–10 bites, 3 drinks, and three locals-frequented stops with a guide.
“We enjoyed our tour and the amazing food and wine. Michel was a great tour guide. We would recommend it!”
A 2-hour small-group boat hunt for dolphins off Estepona, with a first drink, snacks, and time for a sea dip.
“Lovely couple of hours out on the sea, nice boat, comfortable, clean and very enjoyable. Staff very pleasant - great time.”
Jet ski in the Marbella area from Fuengirola marina. GPS-controlled ride for up to two, about 30 minutes, English, mobile ticket.
“The sea was a little bit hard that day with a lot of waves but it still added a lot of fun to the excursion.”
From the old-town hill to the white villages, and every way to see them.
