Camping in Marbella

Picturesquely nestled between the idyllic mountains of the Sierra Blanca with its white villages on one side and the shimmering turquoise-blue Mediterranean Sea with its long sandy beaches on the other, Marbella is a paradise for relaxing and active camping days. Here, on the sun-drenched coast in southern Andalusia, adults and children alike will experience a true Eldorado. And even dogs are welcome on most campsites, subject to prior notification.

Special features of camping in Marbella

The campsites in Marbella are designed and categorised differently. They range from good to excellent holiday homes, catering for all tastes and requirements. Camping in Marbella is possible directly on the bright sandy beaches or close to the sea. In addition to an attractive location, family-friendliness is also a priority. Swimming pools and playgrounds are part of the basic concept at most campsites.

In and around Marbella, campers can expect an excellent infrastructure aimed at couples and families, active holidaymakers and those seeking relaxation. Whether swimming, golfing, hiking, shopping or exploring - there are no limits to what you can do. On top of this, a variety of catering establishments on and around the campsites tempt you to take a culinary break.

Journey

To avoid the toll motorways in neighbouring German countries as much as possible, many travellers use the A5 motorway to the border triangle. From Freiburg im Breisgau, it is another 2,085 kilometres to the Andalusian seaside resort of Marbella. Passing the last petrol station and service area on the German side, in Neuenburg am Rhein, the route continues through France for almost 900 km. Regular car parks between Mulhouse, Lyon, Montpellier and Perpignan tempt you to take a break, for example at the family-friendly rest stops Aire de Macon-Saint-Albain or Aire Montelimar after 318 km and 560 km respectively.

In both France and Spain, toll stations briefly interrupt the journey along the route. The charge can be paid conveniently by credit card or cash through the open car window. After passing the imposing Pyrenean high bridge, the border town of La Jonquera on Spanish soil is worth a stop. Whether you want to fill up with petrol at a reasonable price, do some cheap shopping or enjoy a typical local meal - the tax-privileged area is a magical attraction in the Catalan municipality. If you have a little more time in your luggage, we recommend a detour to the interesting metropolises of Barcelona, Valencia or Granada, all of which are on the remaining 1,100 km of the route.

Activities and excursions

Architectural beauty in Moorish style, exuberant fiestas with southern joie de vivre and a wide range of sporting activities characterise the region.

Golfing

The Costa del Sol lives up to its nickname as the Costa del Golf. This holiday paradise boasts a high density of golf courses, especially in and around Marbella. Beginners and experienced golfers alike can expect varied courses with well-maintained fairways, for example at the Marbella Golf & Country Club or the Villa Padierna Golf Club.

Beaches

Especially in the warm summer months, the focus is on doing nothing on the family-friendly beaches. The fine sand is wonderfully shallow and merges into the Mediterranean Sea, so that children and inexperienced swimmers can experience pure bathing pleasure at Playas Nueva Andalucía, Cortijo Blanco or las Chapas, among others.

Water sports

Beach restaurants, chiringuitos, parasol and sunbed hire stations and a wide range of water sports provide variety at the bathing spots by the sea. Whether diving, surfing, sailing, jet skiing or pedal boating - the choice is varied.

Worth seeing

The exclusive Puerto Banús marina with its luxurious boats, elegant boutiques and trendy lounges is a popular meeting place and Marbella's landmark. No less fascinating: the SELWO Aventura animal park and the pretty old town with the orange square Plaza de los Naranjos.

Gastronomy

The region is particularly famous for its tapas, such as papas arrugadas, wrinkly boiled potatoes, dátiles con bacon, dates wrapped in bacon, prawns a la plancha, fried prawns and many other variations. Paella and the famous tortilla are also high on the menu. Other culinary specialities in Andalusian cuisine include the cold vegetable soup gazpacho, air-dried chorizo sausage and pata negra ham, white turrón nougat for those with a sweet tooth and freshly caught fish from Spanish waters.

The grilled specialities are accompanied by green and red mojo sauces, garlic and the delicious allioli sauce. A glass of wine, usually the house wine vino de la casa, a cold cerveza and a chilled water with or without gas complete the sumptuous meal.

Best time to visit

With an average of 320 days of sunshine a year, the Andalusian Mediterranean coast with its subtropical climate is one of the sunniest stretches of coastline in Spain. If you want to combine your stay with a beach holiday, come between June and September, when the water is a refreshing 20°C to 24°C. The air has also risen to 27°C during this time. And the air has also warmed up to 27°C and more during this time.

For sporting activities and sightseeing, for example tours to the metropolises of Seville, Cordoba, Ronda or Granada, the pleasant temperatures in April, May and October are recommended at 23°C throughout. In winter, the thermometer reads between 15°C and 19°C. Ideal conditions for extensive shopping tours in Malaga and Gibraltar or for skiing in the nearby Sierra Nevada. The season in the winter sports resort of Pradollano starts at the beginning of December and ends in April.