From Málaga: Mijas, Marbella, Puerto Banús and Colomares Castle
Day trip from Málaga along the Costa del Sol: Mijas Pueblo, Puerto Banús, Marbella old town and Colomares Castle, with entry included. 4.7/5 from 565 reviews.
4.7565 reviews
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Spanish, English
- Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
Photo credits
- Wikimedia Commons · Olaf Tausch · File:Mijas 10.jpg · CC BY 3.0
- Wikimedia Commons · No machine-readable author provided. Zivax assumed (based on copyright claims). · File:Mijas Andalousie (1).JPG · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Jonas Lucas user:rudolfvonrheinfelden · File:Town Mijas in Andalucia.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Tomas Fano · File:Marbella3.jpg · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Tyk · File:Mijas sign 20241124 124249.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikimedia Commons · kallerna · File:Puerto Banús 1.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikimedia Commons · joselito2311 · File:Mijas, Pueblo. - panoramio.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikimedia Commons · kallerna · File:Puerto Banús 2.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Zarateman · File:Marbella - Puerto Banús 15.jpg · CC0
Practical details
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Mijas Pueblo, with whitewashed houses and sea views
- Puerto Banús and its yachts
- Two hours in Marbella old town
- Colomares Castle, a tribute to Columbus
Our take
The cheapest way to see the best of the Costa del Sol without a car. Plenty of coach time and little commentary, but Mijas and Marbella old town make up for it.
What's included
- Coach from Málaga
- Bilingual host
- Colomares Castle entry
- Travel insurance
Not included
- Food and drink
- Hotel pickup
- Tips
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
Not suitable for
- People with reduced mobility
- Wheelchair users
Things to keep in mind
- About 75 minutes in Mijas, 30 in Puerto Banús, 2 hours in Marbella and 35 at Colomares
- Mixes a host with free time: not a guided tour at every stop
Meeting point
In front of Málaga City Hall, Av. de Cervantes 4
On the Paseo del Parque, by City Hall. Arrive 10 minutes early.
The experience
What you'll see
A full day along the Costa del Sol by coach from Málaga, with a host in Spanish and English:
- Mijas Pueblo (about 75 minutes): whitewashed houses, viewpoints and time for breakfast.
- Puerto Banús (about 30 minutes): the yacht harbour.
- Marbella (about 2 hours): the old town and Plaza de los Naranjos, with time for lunch.
- Colomares Castle (about 35 minutes), in Benalmádena, devoted to Columbus's voyage; entry included.
How it works
Leaves from in front of Málaga City Hall. Lunch and hotel pickup are not included. The itinerary may change.
Accessibility
Not suitable for reduced mobility or wheelchairs.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before with full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Is there time for lunch?
Is it a guided tour?
Is there hotel pickup?
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