A b o u t G o n z a l o . . . Head Instructor and Founder of Gonzalo Golf Academy. He has a Bachelor degree in Business Administration by Coastal Carolina University (South Carolina, United States) and a Masters degree in Professional Golf Management by the PGA of America. The experience of [...]
Are you on holiday in Marbella and don’t know what to do or where to go? We can help! Here are our recommendations for creating the perfect day in Marbella. To start the day right, you need a fantastic breakfast and there are loads of wonderful spots to choose from. One of our favourites is [...]
Top 10 things to do in Marbella The Marbella region is as popular now as it ever has been with visitors of all ages and nationalities for so many different reasons. Enjoying the perfect setting on the sun-drenched Costa Del Sol, Marbella and the surrounding area is a mecca for tourists thanks to its scenery, [...]
Luxury villas and rental homes, as opposed to hotel stays, are becoming an increasingly popular choice with global travellers, and that is definitely something we are witnessing here in Marbella. Building a business is never easy, certainly not in such a crowded tourism industry, and especially not in a competitive area like the Costa Del [...]
One of the trends we’re seeing in 2018 is holidaymakers looking to base their holidays around activities, experiences and events. It’s a great way to do something different and have an amazing experience and here on the Costa del Sol there are so many things to do and see. If you’re looking for an unforgettable [...]
What are your plans for Easter this year? If you’re thinking of a getaway, we’d recommend Marbella as an excellent Easter destination. At Easter, Marbella has a wonderful combination of culture, great places to eat and things to do. It is an Easter break with a difference and we think you’ll love it. Here are [...]
Your visit to Costa del Sol remains incomplete without stepping foot on Marbella, in spite of so many of them mistakenly branding the place as expensive or as the “concrete nightmare of Costa del Sol”. We will tell you – on the contrary--- that this place remains one of the most stunning additions to your [...]
The golf market is a multi-billion-pound industry, attracting wannabe John Rahms’ to destinations across the globe all-year round, and with so many courses and resorts available, competition for custom is fierce. And here at Vacation Marbella we believe we can offer as good as, if not better than anyone else in Europe with so much [...]
Marbella and skiing are not two concepts that you’d usually see together, but in fact you can incorporate skiing into your winter holiday in Marbella pretty easily. This is because we are only two hour’s drive from the slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and it makes an easy day trip. It is amazing [...]
On the Costa del Sol we are so lucky with the weather with plenty of bright sunshine and high temperatures throughout the year. However, visitors can be surprised by how cool it can feel in the shade, or when night falls. Don’t be caught unprepared, read on for our insider’s advice for having a wonderful [...]
Last year the Mayor of Marbella and the organizers of Ironman announced that the world’s most famous triathlon would coming to Marbella in 2018 and that it would be held here for at least three years. This is an Ironman 70.3 event which is half the distance of a full distance race, but is excellent [...]
Puerto Banus and neighbouring Marbella, or ‘Marbs’ as it has affectionately become known as, have long been popular destinations for holidaying Brits and that shows no signs of abating. That is certainly not to suggest that demand has swamped the area with floods of tourists. On the contrary, visitors could never bore of people-watching while [...]
Vacation Marbella hosted its first press trip recently when a group of seven UK golf journalists was invited to experience this wonderful region of Andalucía. In association with leading marcomms specialist the Azalea Group, the three-day fact-finding mission proved to be an enormous success as the party enjoyed rounds at Los Naranjos and Rio [...]
We were honoured to be selected by holiday rental guru Matt Landau to be featured on his TV show “Sense of Place”. Matt and Vacation Marbella are both passionate about the concept of travelling like a local and enjoying an authentic experience on your holiday. A key component of that is staying in a holiday [...]
Home to Saudi princes, European royalty, billonaires, footballers, politicians and Hollywood stars such as James Stewart, Cary Grant or Audrey Hepburn, Marbella is the destination for luxury in the Mediterranean. Take a second and think about it: if money is not a problem and they could live anywhere in the world, why do all these [...]
Marbella has a generous Spanish population, a stunning old town, very rich culture, fantastic cuisine and wonderful year-round weather. With the peak Golfing season approaching, Marbella is the perfect destination for any golf lover who wishes to enjoy sheer volumes of luxury golf courses at great value. Ronan Keating and Maria Bravo invite you to the [...]
