famous road
A-397 San Pedro to Ronda
A smooth, empty mountain road climbing from the Costa del Sol into the Serrania de Ronda, all long radius curves.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
Marbella is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ojén, 25km from A-397 San Pedro to Ronda.
Marbella is a city located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 156,295, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Marbella sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Marbella to your route.
Marbella (UK: mar-BAY-yə, US: mar-BEL-ə, Spanish: [maɾˈβeʎa]) is a city and municipality in southern Spain, belonging to the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is part of the Costa del Sol and is the headquarters of the Association of Municipalities of the region; it is also the head ofRead more
the judicial district that bears its name.
Marbella is situated on the Mediterranean Sea, between Málaga and the Strait of Gibraltar, in the foothills of the Sierra Blanca. The municipality covers an area of 117 square kilometres (45 sq mi) crossed by highways on the coast, which are its main entrances.
In 2023, the population of the city was 156,295 inhabitants, making it the second most populous municipality in the province of Málaga and the seventh in Andalusia. It is one of the most important tourist cities of the Costa del Sol and throughout most of the year is an international tourist attraction, due mainly to its climate and tourist infrastructure. It is also one of the fastest-growing cities in both Andalusia and Spain.
The city also has a significant archaeological heritage, several museums and performance spaces, and a cultural calendar.
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Marbella is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.5154 latitude, -4.8858 longitude.
Marbella has a population of approximately 156,295 people, making it a city in Spain.
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famous road
A smooth, empty mountain road climbing from the Costa del Sol into the Serrania de Ronda, all long radius curves.
25 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
A sweeping mountain road climbing from the coast at San Pedro over the Serranía de Ronda, all long curves and cork-oak hills.
27 km · about 30 min drive
photogenic
Serranía de Ronda village painted entirely Smurf-blue for a 2011 film premiere: the residents voted to keep it, and the lone blue pueblo glows against the white villages around it. Reached by a twisting mountain road from Ronda.
28 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The 18th-century bridge spanning the 120-metre-deep El Tajo gorge, splitting the town of Ronda in two with dizzying views into the abyss.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A breathtaking Andalusian hilltop town bisected by the El Tajo gorge, spanned by the dramatic 18th-century New Bridge.
36 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A thrilling boardwalk pinned to sheer cliff faces above the El Chorro gorge, once called the world's most dangerous path.
46 km · about 55 min drive
beach
Spain's sun-drenched southern coastline stretching from Malaga to Gibraltar, famous for over 300 days of sunshine per year.
47 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
A white village where houses tuck directly beneath overhanging rock ledges, with bars built into the cliff itself.
47 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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