Year round perfect weather, a wide choice of places of interest, shopping centers, restaurants, cafes and the great choice of outdoors activities are the reason why Andalucia has became the favorite destination of the best travelers in the world.
Transportation costs
Airport transfers:
- By taxi: aproximated € 100 (one way)
- By private car: starting at € 108 + 7% VAT (one way)
* Trasportation cost may vary depending on type of car, number of people and other details. Taxi prices may vary depending on the season.
For more information, please contact our concierge.
Car Rental Costs
Car rental (recommended to visit the area):
One week:
- Economy class: € 165 + insurance
- Medium class: € 200 to € 400 + insurance
- Minivan: € 400 to € 900 + insurance
* Car rental prices may vary depending on the season.
For more information, please contact our concierge.
Important Airport Information
When arriving at Malaga Airport from an international destination (outside of the EEC), you must pick up your luggage at the last luggage belt which is enclosed with windows, at the end of the hall, to your left.
Parking in the hotel
1,50 € per hour up to 8 hours. More than 8 hours daily flat fee of 12 €. Overnight parking 12 €
Visas
All travelers from outside of UE, including infants, need a valid passport to enter into Spain. Some nationalities may be required of a valid visa.
Language
The national language in Marbella is Spanish. English is widely spoken in the area.
Electricity
220-240AC/DC voltage
You can request an adaptor for your electrical appliances from the Housekeeping department.
Telephone
The country code for Spain is 34 and the code within the province of Malaga is 95.
International calls are made by first dialing 00 then the country code prior to the number.
Emergency Phone Numbers
In case of emergency while in Marbella, call 112
Police 091 / 092
Fire Department 080
Public Holidays
1st January New Year's Day
6th January Epiphany
Good Friday and Easter Monday usually in March or April
1st May Labour Day
24th June Saint John's Day
15th August Assumption
12th October Columbus Day
1st November All Saints Day
6th December Constitution Day
8th December Day of The Immaculate Conception
25th December Christmas Day
Shopping Hours
In shopping centers, shops are open form 10 am to 10 pm. In Puerto Banus, during the summer, shops are open from 10 am until midnight.
Street shops typically open Monday-Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to 8 pm although some shops close on Saturday afternoons.
Bank Hours
Banking hours vary but are generally from 8 or 9 am until 2 pm from Monday to Friday, often with late opening one night a week.
Tipping
Tipping is not expected, though welcome, leave small change for the wait staff
Most restaurants and hotels include a service charge as part of the bill.
All
With a wide choice of places of interest, shopping centers, restaurants and cafes, the visitors in Marbella will always have great things to do.
For sport lovers there is also a long list of activities to choose from. Please contact the concierge to learn which activities will be offered during your stay.
Sports
With more than 300 days of sun every year, “Costa del Sol” is the perfect place for sports and outdoors activities such as:
- Personal training for individual and couples (on site)
- Golf (on site and nearby)
- Horseback riding (10 minutes away)
- Aerial sports (40 minutes away)
- Fishing and sailing (15 minutes away)
- Diving (45 minutes away)
- Kite surfing (45 minutes away)
- Windsurfing (45 minutes away)
- Tennis (10 minutes away)
- Skiing in Sierra Nevada (2, 5 hours away)
- Hiking (15 minutes away)
- 4x4 rides (15 minutes away)
- Quad Circuits (15 minutes away)
- Karts Circuit (20 minutes away)
- Archery (15 minutes away)
- Espeleology (15 minutes away)
- Climbing (15 minutes away)
- Water skiing (15 minutes away)
- Kayaking (15 minutes away)
- Parasailing (40 minutes away)
- Boat ride to watch dolphins and whales (45 minutes away)
Shopping
- Centro Comercial Costa Marbella (El Corte Ingles) - 15 minutes away
- Centro Comercial Marina Banus - 15 minutes away
- Centro Comercial La Cañada - 20 minutes away
- Puerto Banús - 15 minutes away
- Marbella Old Town - 20 minutes away
Tourist offices
Costa del Sol Tourist office, telephone number: 00 34 952 126272
Available Monday-Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tourist offices in Marbella:
- Glorieta de la Fontanilla, Paseo Marítimo
- Ctra. Nal. 340, Km. 182, at the entrance of Marbella Arch
- Plaza de los Naranjos, next to the City Hall
- Puerto Banus at West main access
Tourist information is available through the concierge desk at the hotel
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