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The Ultimate 7-Day Costa del Sol Itinerary 2025: Marbella, Nerja, Ronda, Málaga, Gibraltar and Hidden Gems – Beaches, Mountains, Food and Culture
By WorldClubDirectory Team | Travel Guides – November 2025
The Ultimate 7-Day Costa del Sol Itinerary 2025: Marbella, Nerja, Ronda, Málaga, Gibraltar & Hidden Gems – Beaches, Mountains, Food & Culture
The Costa del Sol isn’t just Spain’s sunniest coast — it’s Europe’s most intoxicating 7-day escape, where 325 days of sunshine meet white-washed villages, Michelin-starred restaurants, and the only place in mainland Europe where you can watch the African sunset from a British pub.
Day 1 – Arrival & Marbella Golden Mile: Puerto Banús, Beach Clubs & First Sunset
DAY 1
Arrival: Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) → Marbella (private transfer €90, 45 min)
Hotel: Marbella Club or Puente Romano (see our Top 5 Marbella Hotels Guide)
Afternoon: Puerto Banús marina walk → Ocean Club champagne spray party (entry €50)
Evening: Nikki Beach sunset → Dinner at Dani García at Puente Romano (2 Michelin stars, €250/person)
Day 2 – Marbella Old Town & Sierra Blanca: History, Shopping & Mountain Views
DAY 2
Morning: Marbella Old Town → Plaza de los Naranjos → Iglesia de la Encarnación
Lunch: Skina (2 Michelin stars, €180/person)
Afternoon: Sierra Blanca drive → Refugio de Juanar hike (free)
Evening: Marbella Club Beach Club dinner → Marbella nightlife at Pangea or Olivia Valere
Day 3 – Nerja & Frigiliana: Caves, Balcón de Europa & White Village Magic
DAY 3
Drive: Marbella → Nerja (50 min)
Morning: Nerja Caves (€15, 9:00 first entry – empty!)
Afternoon: Balcón de Europa → Burriana Beach → Frigiliana village (10 min drive)
Lunch: Ayo Burrito Beach (best paella on the coast, €18/person)
Evening: Return to Marbella
Day 4 – Ronda & Setenil de las Bodegas: Bridge, Bulls & Cave Houses
DAY 4
Drive: Marbella → Ronda (1h15)
Morning: Puente Nuevo → Plaza de Toros (oldest in Spain) → Arab Baths
Lunch: Tragatá (Michelin Bib Gourmand, €45/person)
Afternoon: Setenil de las Bodegas (20 min) – village built under rocks
Evening: Return to Marbella
Day 5 – Málaga City: Picasso, Alcazaba & Rooftop Bars
DAY 5
Drive: Marbella → Málaga (45 min)
Morning: Picasso Museum (€12) → Alcazaba & Roman Theatre
Lunch: José Carlos García (1 Michelin star, €150/person)
Afternoon: Málaga Cathedral rooftop tour (€10) → Calle Larios shopping
Evening: AC Hotel Málaga Palacio rooftop bar → dinner at Beluga
Day 6 – Gibraltar & Tarifa: Monkeys, Africa Views & Kite Surfing Capital
DAY 6
Drive: Marbella → Gibraltar (1h)
Morning: Cable car to the Rock (€20) → Barbary apes → St. Michael’s Cave
Lunch: The Lounge Gibraltar (best fish & chips with Africa view)
Afternoon: Tarifa (30 min) – Europe’s kite surfing capital → Valdevaqueros beach
Evening: Return to Marbella
Day 7 – Free Day or Hidden Gems: Benalmádena, Mijas Pueblo or Private Yacht
DAY 7
Option 1: Benalmádena Pueblo + Cable Car to Mount Calamorro (€15)
Option 2: Mijas Pueblo white village + donkey taxi ride
Option 3: Private yacht charter from Puerto Banús (€1,500–€5,000/day)
Departure: Málaga Airport (AGP)
Practical Tips & 2025 Costa del Sol Travel Guide
• Best time: May–June or September–October (28–32°C, fewer crowds)
• Car rental: €35–€80/day (essential for Ronda/Nerja)
• Budget: €150–€400/day per person (luxury version)
• Transport: Private transfer AGP–Marbella €90; Uber/Bolt €1.50/km
• Safety: Costa del Sol safety index 78/100 (Numbeo 2025)
More Costa del Sol & Marbella Guides
→ The Ultimate Marbella Hotel Guide 2025
→ The Ultimate Marbella Nightlife Guide 2025
Official sources:
Costa del Sol Official Tourism •
Andalucía.org Costa del Sol •
Marbella Official Tourism
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