The Visitar Marbella journal

Stories & guides from
the Marbella coast.

Local knowledge on boating, diving and the wildlife off our stretch of the Costa del Sol — from the people who run it every day.

Sail vs. powerboat in Marbella: which is right for your day?

Sail vs. powerboat in Marbella: which is right for your day?

Two very different days on the water. Here's how to choose — honestly — from people who run this coast every day.

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Where can you scuba dive in Marbella? A guide to the dive sites

Where can you scuba dive in Marbella? A guide to the dive sites

A wreck, an artificial reef and one of Spain's top-ten dives — all a short ride from the port.

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Dolphin watching off Marbella: what you'll actually see

Dolphin watching off Marbella: what you'll actually see

Which dolphins ride this coast, when they show, and why no one can honestly promise them.

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The best swimming stops along the Marbella coast

The best swimming stops along the Marbella coast

Where the water is calmest and clearest for a swim — and how a boat gets you there.

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How to plan a proposal on a boat in Marbella

How to plan a proposal on a boat in Marbella

Timing, the ring, the sunset, and keeping it a secret until the perfect moment.

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Big operator or private charter? Two kinds of day on the water

Big operator or private charter? Two kinds of day on the water

Jet-skis and crowds, or one small group and a quiet coast. Which day suits you.

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