Hidden GemsFree
Avenida del Mar Sculptures
Marbella
A pedestrian avenue lined with bronze sculptures by Salvador Dalí and others, joining the old town to the beach.
- Suggested time: 45 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Everyone
Open all day
Marbella
5 quieter places to add to the big sights: viewpoints, markets, walks, small museums and local favourites.
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5 places in Marbella
Hidden Gems~£3
Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo
Casco Antiguo
A small museum of modern Spanish prints in a Renaissance hospital building, including works by Picasso, Miró and Dalí.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Closed Sundays; hours vary
Hidden GemsFree
Mijas Pueblo
Mijas
A whitewashed hill village with sea views, donkey taxis and craft shops, a short drive from the coast.
- Suggested time: 2h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Everyone
Open all day
Hidden GemsFree
Casares
Casares
A whitewashed village clinging to a crag below a ruined castle, with huge views to the sea and Gibraltar.
- Suggested time: 2h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Everyone
Open all day
BeachesFree
Cabopino Dunes and Beach
East Marbella
A protected dune system, pine woods and a small port with a relaxed beach just east of the main resorts.
- Suggested time: 3 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Beach lovers
Open-air
Hidden gems are the quieter alternatives to the headline sights. Prices, hours and booking advice are approximate, so check the official site before you go.