Puerto Banus and the main beach promenades are generally flat and accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. Marbella's Old Town features some narrow, cobblestone streets that can be more challenging, though much of the central area is manageable. Nueva Andalucia itself is spread out and best navigated by car.
Beyond the golf courses and Puerto Banus marina, visitors can explore Marbella's charming Old Town (Casco Antiguo) with its whitewashed streets and Plaza de los Naranjos. Day trips to Ronda, Granada, and the Alhambra are popular options. Malaga city, with its excellent museums and vibrant street food scene, is about 45 minutes by car.
Spain uses the euro (EUR). Credit and debit cards are accepted in the vast majority of hotels, restaurants, shops, and beach clubs in and around Nueva Andalucia and Marbella. It is useful to have a small amount of cash for local markets, smaller tapas bars, and tipping.
Nueva Andalucia is often called the Golf Valley of Marbella, home to several prestigious courses, including Las Brisas, Los Naranjos, and Aloha Golf Club. It also borders Puerto Banus, one of Europe's most famous luxury marinas, offering designer boutiques, superyachts, and lively beach clubs just minutes away.
Spring (April to June) and early autumn (September to October) offer the most pleasant conditions, with warm temperatures, sunshine, and manageable crowds. Summer is hot and busy, with peak prices and large numbers of visitors. Winter is mild by European standards, making it a year-round destination, particularly for golfers who enjoy the quieter, cooler months.
Tipping in Spain is appreciated but not obligatory. In restaurants, rounding up the bill or leaving around 5 to 10% for good service is common practice. Tipping taxi drivers is not generally expected, though rounding up the fare is a courteous gesture. At beach clubs and bars, leaving a euro or two per round is a friendly norm.
Spanish (Castilian) is the official language of Spain. In the Marbella and Nueva Andalucia area, English is widely understood due to the large international community and strong tourism presence. Many restaurant and hotel staff are multilingual, and visitors are unlikely to face significant language barriers.
The Costa del Sol is known for its fresh seafood. Try espetos (sardines grilled over an open fire on the beach), gambas al pil-pil (garlic shrimp), and pescaito frito (crispy fried fish). Gazpacho, a refreshing cold tomato soup, is a summer staple, and no visit to Andalusia is complete without jamón ibérico and classic tapas.
Daytrip is a private car service platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.
Daytrip offers private door-to-door transfers with optional sightseeing stops, hourly driver hire, and curated day trips — all with local English-speaking drivers and operating across 130+ countries.
For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.
Yes! Book a private, door-to-door airport transfer with a local English-speaking driver. Enjoy fixed and transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and the option to pay in advance without the hassle of exchanging cash at a foreign airport.
You will receive the vehicle that best fits the number of travelers in your group, ranging from a sedan to a van for groups of up to 7. Depending where you travel, you can book anything from a sedan comparable to a Toyota Corolla to a Mercedes V-Class to a Classic Cuban Car. While the exact model may vary, we always ensure that the vehicle provided meets your needs in terms of safety, reliability, and comfort. You may be upgraded to a larger vehicle class free of charge depending on availability. Since our largest vehicle seats 7, for groups larger a combination of vehicles will be used. We will send you the exact vehicle details a few days before your trip.
Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.
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