Marbella is certainly one of the most popular towns in Andalusia and one of the most prestigious seaside resorts on the Costa del Sol. Located between Malaga and Gibraltar, the city began to become a famous tourist destination in the 1960s: today show have their holiday villa along Milla de Oro, or as the English say, the Golden Mile of Marbella, the coastal road of about 5 kilometers that leads from the city center to Puerto Banús, the port of Marbella. If you are looking for Modern Villas for sale in Marbella you will also find them luxury and they will certainly not fail if you are looking for them with swimming pools, large gardens or other you will have no difficulty in finding them. Today we will take you to discover what you need to know before leaving for Marbella.
The climate
The summer sun and mild winters along the coast make the Costa del Sol a year-round destination. Protected by the surrounding Sierra Blanca mountain range, Marbella has a pleasant, mild and rainy microclimate in winter and a mild, dry climate in summer.
The average annual temperature of this seaside resort is around 18 ° C. In winter, temperatures are mild: in the coldest month, January, the average minimum temperature is 7.6 ° C, while the average maximum temperature in January is spring, reaching 16.6 ° C. In summer, Marbella is characterized by high temperatures that rarely reach extreme temperatures in the interior of Andalusia. The average maximum temperatures of the hottest month, July, are 31.0 ° C, while the average minimum temperatures in July are 20.5 ° C.
When to go
The best months for those who want to spend time on the beach in Marbella and along the Costa del Sol are the summer months, but basically any season is right to visit it, spring and autumn are excellent seasons, but winter is also mild, even if a little rainy.
Getting around in Marbella
Getting around Marbella is easy: the historic center is easily explored on foot and the main arteries of the modern area run parallel to the sea. You can rely on public transport or a rental car: in this case you will certainly have maximum freedom and independence, you can go to less frequented beaches or explore the area without any problem.
It should be noted that Marbella is the only Spanish town of over 100,000 inhabitants that does not have a train station: the closest is Fuengirola, about 30 kilometers away. Those who decide to come to Marbella by train will therefore have to deal with a long transfer by taxi or bus.
