Sports paradise
A wide range of activities for every season
Whether swimming in the sea, surfing, kitesurfing, or diving, skiing in the nearby Serra Nevada, hiking in the mountains, playing golf on a new course every day on the Costa del Golf, or being a tennis fan or mountain biker – the region around Marbella offers countless sports and leisure activities for active vacationers. In between, chilling on the beach or on the terrace – it's all no problem and simply "top notch."
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Kitesurfing and surfing
The area around Marbella is the perfect place for kitesurfing and windsurfing. Beginners and advanced surfers alike will find ideal conditions on the beaches of the Costa del Sol. Numerous schools make it easy to get started.Button -
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Tennis
There are numerous large and beautifully situated tennis facilities around Marbella. In addition to ATP tournaments, smaller European Championships for all age groups are held annually. In the summer of 2025, former world-class player Rafa Nadal will open a tennis center in Marbella. The tennis school of former German national tennis coach Klaus Hofsaess in Ojen, not far from Marbella, remains legendary.Button -
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Hike
Hiking and mountaineering on the Costa del Sol and around Marbella is – as few people know – an experience. It's only a few kilometers from the beach to the mountains. Right near the old town, the impressive Sierra Blanca mountain range, with its several striking peaks, stretches out into a maze. A true hotspot for hikers.Button -
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Mountain bike
Mountain biking is also practically around the corner. Beginners will find gentle hills and well-groomed trails, while experts can hone their skills on technically challenging singletrack. The interior of the country is almost entirely mountainous, with many mountains in the region reaching the coast.Button -
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Fascinating kitesurfing and surfing in Marbella
More tips and sports information
Many more tips and facts about individual golf courses, tennis facilities and other sporting opportunities - all of this is available via our special guest login on these pages, shortly before your holiday with us begins.
There you will also find our personal tips on the best restaurants, shopping and business hotspots nearby or other leisure centers.
A personal compilation that is gradually supplemented, corrected and updated with my own impressions, but also with those of guests.