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Marbella Family-friendly activities

Our most recommended Marbella Family-friendly activities

Marbella Puerto Banús: Costa del Sol Sharing Sailing Cruise.

1. Marbella Puerto Banús: Costa del Sol Sharing Sailing Cruise.

Sit back and relax on a sailboat cruise from Marbella. See the Costa del Sol from the water and marvel at the vibrant marine wildlife in this area. Onboard, enjoy soft drinks, beer, wine or cava, and tuck into tasty snacks. Have fun standup paddle boarding, snorkeling, and swimming. Head out to sea and keep a lookout for dolphins that frequent these waters. There are two species of dolphins that permanently inhabit these waters: the common and the bottlenose dolphins. Stay aware to other species that pass sporadically on their migrations to the Strait of Gibraltar, including Atlantic bluefin tuna, Ocean sunfish, and sea turtles. Once you spot some of these marine animals, dive into the water to swim near them or stay on the sailboat to sail alongside them for a while. Jump into the cool waters for a refreshing dip or use the standup paddle board and snorkel equipment available.

From Marbella: Canyoning Tour in Guadalmina

2. From Marbella: Canyoning Tour in Guadalmina

Venture out into nature on a canyoning tour of the Guadalmina Canyon. Learn canyoning techniques and even try tobogganing. Join an activity that's fun for the whole family on a quick trip from Marbella. Join your guide and learn the basic techniques of canyoning for all levels, before pushing your limits with more challenging techniques for experienced thrill-seekers. For the truly daring, take the plunge with lots of jumps from heights of 10-19 feet (4-6 meters) into a beautiful reservoir surrounded by majestic mountains. For those who still want to experience the thrill without the jump, try the toboggan ride. See the gorge narrow, revealing a beautiful landscape, as you explore this rugged and wild area.

From Marbella: Canyoning in Guadalmina

3. From Marbella: Canyoning in Guadalmina

Experience the Costa del Sol from an adrenaline-pumping perspective on a canyoning adventure in the province of Malaga. The Guadalmina canyon is the perfect place to (literally) dip your toes into the world of canyoning. After getting picked up in Marbella, head to the canyon, where a range of waterfalls, breathtaking landscapes, and narrow halls await you. Go for a swim in the canyon's crystal-clear waters or feel the fresh spray of water from the refreshing waterfalls. During your canyoning experience, you will experience jumps of up to 7 meters high and rappels of up to 12 meters in height. At the end of the activity, get dropped off back at the meeting point in Marbella.

Benalmadena: 1, 2, or 4-Hour Rental On Fully-Equipped Boat

4. Benalmadena: 1, 2, or 4-Hour Rental On Fully-Equipped Boat

Enjoy family and friends with the peace of mind that navigation and the sea give you. Perfect for fishing trips, sailing with dolphins, water sports or enjoying wonderful sunny afternoons admiring the Costa del Sol. Beautiful boat with teak floor and wooden details completely renovated in 2023 (hull polishing, bathtub and completely new mattresses). Quicksilver of 6 meters in length with Mercury engine of 115 hp and capacity for 6 people. ** You need basic navigation title ** New Mercury F115 cv engine, Bluetooth usb radio with external speakers, GPS probe, swimming ladder, solarium with padded seats, bilge pump, self-emptying hull, Bimini awning, Rod holders, Anchor anchor, multipurpose table in the bow, self-emptying hatch for ice and drinks, bottle holder, first aid kit, navigation lights. Civil liability and crew insurance. Safety equipment required by current regulations. We carry out a personalized check-in and check-out service that consists of the reception of the client at the meeting point, departure from the mooring by our qualified personnel, who will leave the client at the captaincy dock where they can enjoy sailing at open sea, later the same procedure will be carried out in reverse, the boat being docked at the mooring by our staff. Our company is characterized by good customer service, in a familiar and professional way.

From Costa del Sol: Gibraltar Dolphin Watching by Boat

5. From Costa del Sol: Gibraltar Dolphin Watching by Boat

We will pick you up by bus with our guide at the time and place chosen to start the excursion to Gibraltar. During the bus tour you will enjoy the journey through Malaga and the Costa del Sol while our guide will tell you anecdotes and some history about about this British colony. Once we arrive in Gibraltar, you will be able to enjoy free time to visit Casemates Square, the Alameda Botanical Garden, walk along Marina Bay, see one of the beaches such as Sandy Bay or Catalan Bay or go shopping on Main Street, All this can be done before or after seeing the Dolphins. Our guide will tell you how to get to The Square, in the port of Gibraltar, from where the boat will set sail that will take us to see the different types of cetaceans that inhabit this area. For an hour and a half we will navigate the area that joins the Mediterranean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean in search of dolphins. The guide on board will recount the most relevant curiosities and particularities of the Strait, declared a World Biosphere Reserve by Unesco. After the navigation, you will have free time again to continue the visit in Gibraltar you will be able to take the opportunity to lunch, such as trying some typical dish. Finally at the time indicated by our guide we will meet again to return to the same place of collection.

From Málaga: Gibraltar and Marbella Private Tour

6. From Málaga: Gibraltar and Marbella Private Tour

Explore Gibraltar & Marbella on this private, 8-hour family-friendly tour. Visit the nature reserve, St. Michael's cave, Pillars of Hercules, the Great Siege Tunnels, the Moorish castle and the monkeys in Gibraltar. Then the main tourist spots in Marbella including the old town and the sculptures of Dali. Be impressed by the contrast between Gibraltar - British territory -, and Marbella, a typical Andalusian coastal town with a well-preserved old town. Also discover why Marbella was and is a luxury destination

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What people are saying about Marbella

We had a wonderful trip. Everything was well organized. Meeting point and all important things were communicated to us in advance via WhatsApp. Then we went into the gorge with jumps, slides and pleasant swimming. Our guide Daniel was perfect, knowledgeable and funny. Gladly again. A little tip, get the shoes that are offered, they are best suited in the canyon.

Really very nice and cool to do in a beautiful environment. They give great guidance and at every jumping moment you can choose whether you want to do it or not. Highly recommended!

Great trip. Beautiful scenery, good instructors and hire equipment felt good quality. Groups weren't too large and we didn't feel rushed. First time canyoning - would do it again.

It was a really great tour with adrenalin kick and beautiful nature. The tour suits everyone. The guide was so cool and professional.

Juan was an amazing guide we had so much fun, this was my second time doing this activity