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Spain·🌊 Coastal

On Andalusia's southern Mediterranean coast, Marbella is the most glamorous resort on the Costa del Sol with the luxurious Puerto Banús marina and a charming old town. The 'Golden Mile' combines luxury with Andalusian flair.

What awaits you

BeachCity tripLocal cuisineBy the sea

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 31°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

In June–September, water temperatures reach a pleasant 24°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: February, November, December — a pleasant 21°C with fewer visitors.

Mild year-round: even in winter 17°C.

Max. temperature
17°
Jan
17°
Feb
19°
Mar
21°
Apr
24°
May
28°
Jun
31°
Jul
31°
Aug
27°
Sep
24°
Oct
21°
Nov
18°
Dec
Water temperature
16°
Jan
15°
Feb
16°
Mar
18°
Apr
19°
May
21°
Jun
23°
Jul
24°
Aug
24°
Sep
20°
Oct
18°
Nov
17°
Dec
Sunshine hours
8h
Jan
8h
Feb
9h
Mar
11h
Apr
12h
May
13h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
11h
Sep
9h
Oct
8h
Nov
8h
Dec
Rain days
5d
Jan
4d
Feb
11d
Mar
5d
Apr
3d
May
2d
Jun
0d
Jul
1d
Aug
4d
Sep
7d
Oct
3d
Nov
6d
Dec

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Marbella as a Vacation Destination

Marbella is an excellent choice for beach holidays, city breaks. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 31°C.

As an upscale destination, a more generous budget is advisable.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine. The best months for swimming are June, July, August, September with water temperatures up to 24°C.

Good to know

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Local languages
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