7 of the best · Marbella, Spain
The Best Walks in Marbella
Whitewashed lanes, a seafront promenade and a limestone range rising straight behind the town: Marbella is better on foot than you might expect.
Our 7 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated 2026-10-19
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Marbella.
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The heart of Marbella
Old Town & Plaza de los Naranjos
Whitewashed lanes, flower-filled balconies and the orange-tree square laid out after the Christian conquest of 1485.
Plaza de los NaranjosExplore View on map
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The seafront walk
Paseo Marítimo
The seafront promenade that runs along the beaches through the centre of Marbella, for walking, running and cycling.
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The mountain above Marbella
La Concha & Sierra Blanca
The peak that rises behind Marbella, in the Sierra Blanca, a classic half-day hike with views across the coast to Africa on clear days.
The full list: Walks, A–Z
In town 3
Lanes, walls and avenues.
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Tiled benches and Dalí bronzes
Alameda Park & Avenida del Mar
A shady park with tiled benches and a fountain, leading down to the Avenida del Mar and its bronze sculptures by Salvador Dalí.
Avenida del MarExplore View on map
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The heart of Marbella
Old Town & Plaza de los Naranjos
Whitewashed lanes, flower-filled balconies and the orange-tree square laid out after the Christian conquest of 1485.
Plaza de los NaranjosExplore View on map
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Moorish Marbella
The castle and Moorish walls
Surviving stretches of the walls and towers of Marbella’s Moorish castle, on the edge of the Old Town.
Calle TrinidadExplore View on map
By the sea 2
Promenade and dunes.
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Dunes and a watchtower
Artola dunes & Torre Ladrones
A protected dune system by the beach at Cabopino, east of Marbella, with the old Torre Ladrones watchtower.
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The seafront walk
Paseo Marítimo
The seafront promenade that runs along the beaches through the centre of Marbella, for walking, running and cycling.
In the sierra 2
Trails above the coast.
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The mountain above Marbella
La Concha & Sierra Blanca
The peak that rises behind Marbella, in the Sierra Blanca, a classic half-day hike with views across the coast to Africa on clear days.
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Marbella’s own mountain
Sierra Blanca and the Refugio de Juanar
The limestone range behind Marbella, a protected area with walking trails to La Concha and the Cruz de Juanar.
Distances and times are approximate. Sierra Blanca trails are steep and exposed: start early in summer and carry water.
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