MC EXPERIENCES WELCOME to ANDALUSIA, to the Costa Del Sol and to Marbella!
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MC EXPERIENCES WELCOME TO ANDALUSIA, to the Costa del Sol and to Marbella! Andalusia is the second largest region in Spain and occupies almost the entire south of the Iberian Peninsula. Its impressive historical legacy and multiculturality help make it a unique and unforgettable holiday destination. The city of Marbella boasts a privileged location, ideally situated so you can discover all the wonders and hidden treasures of this spectacular region. This guide offers you a wide range of activities and choices available as day excursions from Marbella Club. These day trips will show you the most fascinating places of interest, so you can discover the true soul of our region and take a little bit of culture from the south of Spain back home with you. Not many travellers are aware that from our beaches you can see the coast of Africa or that you can go skiing so close to the Mediterranean Sea, or that some of the most spectacular monuments in Spain such as the Alhambra in Granada or the Giralda in Seville are nearby. The area is home to some of the most emblematic features of Spanish culture such as flamenco, bullfights and olive oil. Our excursions will show you those elements of our culture which cannot be described in words, helping you appreciate and experience them in a unique way. As a result, I recommend you take the advice of our Concierge Team, and choose from our range of activities those which most appeal to you. Get your camera ready and prepare yourselves for a fantastic experience. Yours faithfully, Julián Cabanillas Director 3 Jaén Córdoba DAY TRIPS 1 Granada & The Alhambra Palace 2 2 Seville & The Guadalquivir River 4 3 Cordoba & The Aljama Mosque 6 Montilla 4 Malaga & The Picasso Museum 8 II 5 Ronda & The Mondragón Palace 10 2 6 Gibraltar & The Pillars of Hercules 12 Sevilla 7 Tangier & The Kasbah Museum 14 1 Granada Sierra Nevada EXPERIENCES Ardales A Fishing Tourism 16 B Fishing Boat Tour 18 VIII I C III VIII Golf 20 Antequera D V Nerja Healthy Cooking School 22 H Mijas IV E Rent A Boat 24 4 5 F Sailing School 26 V Ronda Málaga G Cheese Workshop 28 IV Walking Routes: IV G VII Casares C H SIERRA DE LAS NIEVES D Marbella 30 Jerez de la Frontera I THE KING’S LITTLE PATHWAY 32 Marbella Club VI Estepona J Whale & Dolphins Watching 34 F Hotel E K Private Flights 36 III B A RURAL ROUTES Barbate J 6 I I The Tuna Route 38 Gibraltar II The Tuscan Andalusia 40 III The Bull Route 42 IV The Horse Riding Route 44 Tangier V The White Villages Route 46 VI The Sherry Wine Route 48 7 VII Tapas & Flamenco Tour 50 VIII The Archaeological Route 52 1 GRANADA & The Alhambra Palace One cannot come to Marbella and not make a trip to one of our cultural jewels. The city of Granada and The Alhambra Palace are a must. Only 1.5 hours from Marbella by toll road, we can get you there in our luxury vehicles accompanied by our best guides and chauffeurs. Granada is an unforgettable experience to the cultured traveller and we strongly recommend it as part of your trip to Marbella. WHAT’S INCLUDED? Private transfer Marbella - Granada - Marbella. Modern fleet of Mercedes-Benz vehicles with on-board Wi-Fi and water. Experienced private chauffeur; English and Spanish spoken, other languages upon request. Tickets to visit the Alhambra Palace and the Nasrid Palaces + Private Official Guide in La Alhambra (3 hours). Leisure time in Granada town centre, Albaicin and Sacromonte. Approximate duration of the trip: 10 hours, including transfer. Lunch is not included but our driver will recommend the best gastronomic spots. We suggest comfortable footwear. Travel insurance included. 2 3 SEVILLE & The Guadalquivir River It would be impossible to discover Seville in just one day. Even an entire lifetime would probably not be sufficient time to fully take in the atmospheric light and sounds of the streets with all their aromas. Dive into a heritage of art, from Roman to Islam, Gótico to Mudéjar, or Renaissance to Baroque; the city is rich in architectual design. Semana Santa, the April Fair or an evening at The Real Maestranza bullring are a few delights this majestic city has to offer. WHAT’S INCLUDED? Private transfer Marbella - Sevilla - Marbella. Modern fleet of Mercedes-Benz vehicles with on-board Wi-Fi and water. Experienced private chauffeur; English and Spanish spoken, other languages upon request. Luxury cruise on the Guadalquivir River. Private Official Guide in Sevilla (3 hours). Leisure time in Sevilla city centre (3 hours). Approximate duration of the trip: 10 hours, including transfer. Lunch is not included but our driver will recommend the best gastronomic spots. We suggest comfortable footwear. Travel insurance included. 4 5 CÓRDOBA & The Aljama Mosque Just 2 hours from Marbella and a journey through a sea of olive groves, we reach Córdoba, a city trapped in time from the Muslim era with the sheer splendor of The Mezquita. The construction of The Mezquita Aljama of Córdoba began in 785, when Abd-al-Rahman constituted Córdoba as the capital of Al-Andalus. Built on the base of an old church dedicated to Saint Vincent and then extended over successive periods by Abd-al-Rahman II, Al-Hakam II and Almanzor. This city is truly blessed with wonder. WHAT’S INCLUDED? Private transfer Marbella - Cordoba - Marbella. Modern fleet of Mercedes-Benz vehicles with on-board Wi-Fi and water. Experienced private chauffeur; English and Spanish spoken, other languages upon request. Tickets to visit the Mosque of Córdoba. Private Official Guide in Córdoba (3 hours). Leisure time in Córdoba town centre. Approximate duration of the trip: 10 hours, including transfer. Lunch is not included but our driver will recommend the best gastronomic spots. We suggest comfortable footwear. Travel insurance included. 6 7 MÁLAGA & The Picasso Museum Only 40 minutes from Marbella we recommend to you a visit to the capital of the Costa del Sol, the city where Pablo Picasso was born in 1881. More than 3,000 years of history make up the city of Málaga. From the first Phoenician settlement to the present day. The route that we recommend becomes a journey through time by different civilisations that have left their mark on the Málaga of today. Making Málaga the friendly, cultural and cosmopolitan city that it is today. WHAT’S INCLUDED? Private transfer Marbella - Malaga - Marbella. Modern fleet of Mercedes-Benz vehicles with on-board Wi-Fi and water. Experienced private chauffeur; English and Spanish spoken, other languages upon request. Tickets to visit the Foundation, Natal Home and Picasso Museum. Private Official Guide in Málaga (3 hours). Leisure time in Málaga town centre (1,5 hours). Approximate duration of the trip: 6 hours, including transfer. Lunch is not included but our driver will recommend the best gastronomic spots. We suggest comfortable footwear. Travel insurance included. 8 9 RONDA & The Mondragón Palace Less than 1 hour from Marbella between the Grazalema Natural Park, Sierra de las Nieves and Los Alcornocales, you will find Ronda: one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Spain. The journey to Ronda is an unforgettable experience following a snake curved road that separates the provinces of Málaga and Seville. On a clear day you will be able to take in the magnitude of the Mediterranean Sea, where it enters the Straits of Gibraltar, lying alongside the Andalusian coastline, with the continent of Africa in the background. This photo opportunity makes the journey much more enjoyable. And then at the end of our journey the best view of all appears, Ronda. WHAT’S INCLUDED? Private transfer Marbella - Ronda - Marbella. Modern fleet of Mercedes-Benz vehicles with on-board Wi-Fi and water. Experienced private chauffeur; English and Spanish spoken, other languages upon request. Tickets to visit the bullring, Casa Don Bosco and Palacio Mondragón + visit to winery. Private Official Guide in Ronda (3 hours). Leisure time in Ronda (1.5 hours). Approximate duration of the trip: 6 hours, including transfer. Lunch is not included but our driver will recommend the best gastronomic spots. We suggest comfortable footwear. Travel insurance included. 10 11 GIBRALTAR & The Pillars of Hercules Less than 45 minutes from Marbella we recommend a trip to Gibraltar always accompanied by the best rated guide. You will discover the famous history of the last English colony in the world with an endless array of tourist attractions that you and your family and friends can enjoy. WHAT’S INCLUDED? Private transfer Marbella - Gibraltar - Marbella. TIPS: Modern fleet of Mercedes-Benz vehicles with on-board Wi-Fi and water. A valid passport is necessary to pass through border control and enter UK territory. Experienced private chauffeur; English and Spanish spoken, other languages upon The currency used in Gibraltar is the pound, request. although payments can largely be made in Euros. Tickets to visit Pillars of Hercules, St Michaels Cave, Top of the Rock (stopping at Upper Apes Den) and the Great Siege Tunnels. Private Official Guide in Gibraltar (2 h) + leisure time in Gibraltar (1.5 h). Approximate duration of the trip: 6 hours, including the transfer. Lunch is not included but our driver will recommend the best gastronomic spots. We suggest comfortable footwear. Travel insurance included. 12 13 TANGER & The Kasbah Museum You are only two hours away from the African continent, so close yet so different. Travelling to Africa through the gateway that is Tangier is an opportunity that must be lived, a truly unique experience during your holiday in Marbella.