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Marbella: Costa del Sol Private Sailing Cruise with Drinks

1. Marbella: Costa del Sol Private Sailing Cruise with Drinks

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. Choose from tour option that last from 2-8 hours. Head out to sea and keep a lookout for the dolphins that frequent these waters. There are two species of dolphins that permanently inhabit these waters, the common dolphin and bottlenose dolphins. Keep an eye out for other creatures that frequent 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 the snorkeling equipment. Listen to music from Bluetooth speakers as you sail. Get help from the captain and crew during your seafaring adventure. Return to the Marina in Marbella at the end of your tour. 

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.

Marbella Puerto Banús: Costa del Sol Sharing Sailing Cruise.

3. 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.

Marbella: Catamaran Tour with Dolphin Watching

4. Marbella: Catamaran Tour with Dolphin Watching

Enjoy a trip aboard the Daria, a catamaran with all the modern comforts, on which you will get to spend a wonderful day. Relax in luxury spaces aboard the boat, choose from a 2 or 3-hour cruise, and enjoy drinks and snacks as you sail. During your cruise, you will have opportunities to enjoy water sports such as paddle surfing, kayaking, and even fishing if you wish. As you sail, your skipper will try to find dolphins. Snacks and drinks such as beer, water, and soft drinks will also be available during the cruise. The professional crew will make sure you see the best of Marbella from the water, all the while having as much fun as possible. There will be plenty of opportunities for photos, which will be available after the cruise for download as you explore the coast aboard a luxury catamaran.

Marbella: E-Mountain Bike Explorer Tour

5. Marbella: E-Mountain Bike Explorer Tour

If you have ever dreamt of exploring the mountains and White Villages of Spain by bike, but know your legs are not quite up to the job, then Electric Mountain Bikes are just right for you! On your tour, you will go on an adventure through the foothills of the Sierra Blanca using little effort thanks to the help of your bikes. You will receive full instruction from your professional guide on how to use your EMTB, so that you can safely enjoy the beauty of the mountains and see places only the fittest and strongest cyclists could reach before. Your professional guides will take you along traditional trails to visit unspoiled white villages, like Istan, where you can enjoy a quick drink and experience the traditional Andalusian way of life. Then, back on the bikes, you will discover the beauty of the Mediterranean forest and enjoy spectacular views back down to Marbella, Puerto Banus and the Mediterranean below.

Marbella: Stand-Up Paddle Board at Sunset

6. Marbella: Stand-Up Paddle Board at Sunset

Meet your friendly stand-up paddle board instructor at Marina Port (Puerto Deportivo) in Marbella, and then put on your wetsuit – if needed – in the changing rooms. Listen to the briefing and learn basic techniques on how to stand on water! Enter the sea and get stunning views of the city and mountains in the background as you paddle along the coast. Cool down with a swim and play fun games in the water before you watch a spectacular sunset, considered amongst the best in the world.  Return to Marina Port at the end of the thrilling activity and use the available showers to freshen up. Then, relax with a drink at a beautiful restaurant by the beach.

Marbella: Kayak Tour

7. Marbella: Kayak Tour

Enjoy introductory lessons on how to use your kayak. Learn basic techniques you can use to make the most out of your day.  View the beautiful coastline of Marbella with this guided tour. Set off from the marina and explore the coast. Experience stunning views of the Sierra Blanca mountain range.  Take a break and have a swim in the warm water. Return to the marina for refreshments (at your own expense) and a shower. 

From Marbella: Canyoning in Guadalmina

8. 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.

Marbella: E-Mountain Bike Tour with Wine

9. Marbella: E-Mountain Bike Tour with Wine

Your professional guides will provide full instructions on the use of your EMTB, before taking you along ancient mountain trails and up hills you never thought possible on a bike. Your top of the range E-MTB will climb the mountain trails to traditional villages.  Then embark on an exhilarating downhill cycle back to the iconic Marbella to finish your tour in a selected local bar for wine and tasty tapas. Here you will enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine and some great wine with your guide and companions, after this riveting and exhilirating adventure.

Marbella Bay Stand Up Paddleboarding Tour

10. Marbella Bay Stand Up Paddleboarding Tour

To begin with, your instructor will give you your board and will explain the basic techniques for using the stand-up paddleboard. Don't worry, it's an activity that does not require any previous experience. After learning about how to use the boards, you will get into the water and start exploring the coast. Enjoy the beautiful view of the city with the mountains in the back. You can also have a swim and enjoy the water. Breath, do some sports and enjoy every moment. Then you will return to the Marine Port, where there are showers available.

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Jose was an amazing guide! There were 4 of in a group in the off season and he made sure we learned how to operate the bikes (which was simple with no precious experience). He was patient and kind biking up in the mountains! He had a lot of knowledge of Marbella and Istan. We stopped for water frequently and enjoyed the views. We stopped for coffee and pan con tomate in Istan. We had the best time! We did about 25 miles on the bike and we will remember our ride forever.

I gave my husband a surprise for his birthday, both the instructor Pablo and the owner were very kind, they helped me with everything I asked for. Despite the fact that the sea had waves, they advised us where and how to navigate safely. The only thing that half an hour was a bit short for us, for the next time we will rent more time, we will repeat for sure !!

We did this canyoning trip with 3 twenties and 2 50 year olds. It was good for everyone. And a challenge for everyone. We swam, slid, jumped and based. Our guide was Israel and he is very funny and professional. The tour was breathtakingly beautiful in terms of nature. We all really enjoyed it and had a great time

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

Very relaxing. Skipper was great and plenty of cold beers in the fridge.