Marbella is a city in Andalusia, Spain, located in the Costa del Sol region and along the Mediterranean coast. It covers an area of 117 km² and had a population of 147,633 in 2020. Marbella is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain, attracting visitors from all over the world, especially from the UK and Germany. The city is known for its sunny climate, gastronomy, and well-developed tourist infrastructure, which includes hotels, beaches, golf courses, shopping, and nightlife.
Aside from sun and beach tourism, Marbella also offers a rich cultural experience, with museums, archaeological sites, opera, churches, and hermitages to discover. Motion4rent offers information and services for visitors with reduced mobility, including accessible beaches, adapted excursions, theme parks, restaurants, and more. Enjoy exploring Marbella!
In Marbella there are 4 tourist offices and a foreign service office.
Of the 4 offices, two are in the city (old town and promenade), the other two are in Puerto Banús and in the San Pedro Alcántara area.
They are equipped to provide information about the city, accommodations, activities, and events. They can also help with recommendations for accessible facilities and services for people with reduced mobility. Additionally, they offer maps and brochures of the area, and can assist with booking tickets for tours, museums, and other attractions.
In general, tourist offices are a great resource for tourists visiting Marbella, as they provide valuable information and support to make the most of your trip.
Tourism office of the promenade:
It is the main office of the city and is located on the seafront, it offers tourists and visitors personalized attention in different languages, as well as free high-quality printed and digitized tourist material with extensive information on any activity or attraction in the city, The information is offered in different languages.
As far as accessibility is concerned, it has an access ramp without railings that ends in an automatic door. Once inside the office, the counter is not lowered.
The office does not have restrooms for public use.
There are several parking spaces reserved for people with reduced mobility very close to the office.
This office is open from Monday to Friday all day and on weekends from 10:00 to 17:00.
- Address and contact:
- Glorieta la Fontanilla, s/n. 29601 Marbella
- Telephone: (+34) 952768760 or (+34) 952868977
- Email: turismo@marbella.es
Old Town Office (Foreign Tourist Service SATE):
It is located in the historic center of Marbella, very close to the Plaza del Santo Sepulcro. It is a small office that offers the same information as the main office and is staffed by friendly and knowledgeable personnel who will be happy to help you plan your visit to Marbella.
The office is not easily accessible as it is located on the first floor of a building without an elevator. There are a few steps leading to the entrance, which may make it difficult for people with mobility problems to access it.
There is limited parking near the office, and it is not designated specifically for people with reduced mobility.
This office is open from Monday to Friday all day and on weekends from 10:00 to 17:00.
- Address and contact:
- Plaza de los Naranjos s/n 29601Marbella
- Telephone: (+34) 952768707 or (+34) 952761100
Puerto Banus tourist office:
This office is located on the corner of Plaza Antonio Banderas, just behind the docks and the riverbank. It is a small office, but they can also provide you with whatever you need. Its staff speaks several languages.
This office is open from Monday to Friday all day and on weekends from 10:00 to 17:00.
- Address and contact:
- Plaza Antonio Banderas s/n 29605 Marbella
- Telephone: (+34) 952818570
Tourist office (San Pedro Alcantara)
In the San Pedro Alcantara area there is also a tourist office located near the beginning of the pedestrian street.
As in the rest of the offices, they have staff who speak different languages and can help you with any questions or problems you may have in Marbella.
This office is open from Monday to Friday all day and on weekends from 10:00 to 17:00.
- Address and contact:
- Conjunto San Luis s/n 29605 Marbella
- Telephone: (34) 952783787
Airport:
The nearest airport to Marbella is the Malaga-Costa del Sol airport, which is one of the most significant in Spain and links to major cities worldwide. Located about 50 km from Marbella, it is the closest airport to the city.
Malaga airport receives over 14 million passengers annually, making it a key gateway to Andalusia. It provides a free assistance service for passengers with reduced mobility, with 15 meeting points throughout the airport and its surroundings to offer adequate assistance. To take advantage of this service, passengers with special needs must inform the airport at least 48 hours in advance when making their reservation.
The service can be requested through https://www.aena.es/pmr/inicio?lang=en or by calling (+34) 91 321 10 00.
Getting from Malaga airport to Marbella:
Bus:
The bus service provider at Malaga airport is Avanza Group. It's important to note that not all of their vehicles are equipped for passengers with special needs. To ensure a smooth journey, it's recommended to contact Avanza Group 48 hours prior to traveling and confirm that an adapted vehicle will be available.
- Contact:
- Telephone from Spain: 912722832
- Telephone from abroad: (+34) 900921885 or (+34) 912722832
- Email: info.LD@avanzagroup.com
The Portillo-Avanzabus bus lines L-602, L-605, L-607, L-609, and L-611 connect Malaga airport to the Marbella Bus Station, which is approximately 2 kilometers from the city center.
The bus to Marbella departs from the Arrivals area of the airport (ground floor). The bus stop is located directly outside the terminal, and tickets can be purchased at the Malaga Airport ticket office, located near the T3 Arrivals exit at Avenida del comandante García Morato, s/n 29004 Málaga.
The journey from Malaga to Marbella by bus takes approximately 40 minutes. Bus schedules: The first bus from Marbella to the airport departs at 7:00 a.m., with the last bus departing at 8:45 p.m. On the other hand, buses from Malaga airport to Marbella start at 11:00 a.m. and stop departing at 9:35 p.m.
Taxi:
A taxi stand is located at Terminal T3 of Malaga airport. If you require a taxi for a passenger in a wheelchair, it's recommended to book in advance with the companies Taxi Grande Málaga or Euro taxi Marbella (contact information is provided below).
The travel time from Malaga airport to Marbella by taxi is approximately 35 minutes.
- Contact Taxi Grande Malaga:
- Telephone: (+34) 678848484
- Email: info@taxigrandemalaga.es
Private car or rental:
Malaga airport is home to several car rental companies including Avis, Sixt, Europcar, Hertz, and Enterprise. Most of these companies are open from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. However, not all car rental companies may have vehicles equipped for passengers with mobility challenges, so it's advisable to book in advance to avoid any issues upon arrival at the airport.
Transport within Marbella:
Train:
Marbella, being a first-class tourist destination, does not have a train station. The nearest station is Fuengirola, located approximately 30 km from Marbella. Line C1 connects Maria Zambrano station in Malaga to Fuengirola. From Fuengirola, the M-220 bus can be taken to reach Marbella. The train station and bus station are located close to each other in Fuengirola.
The Fuengirola station is situated within the city and has facilities and services for passengers with mobility limitations, including a cafeteria and newsstand. It can be reached via elevators and escalators. The station's operating hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. every day.
- Address and contact:
- Paseo Jesus Santos Rein 5 Fuengirola
- Telephones: (+34) 912320320 or (+34) 912432343
Bus:
We start by saying that not all buses in Marbella, but most of them are accessible. Lately, 19 buses have been purchased, and all of them have a double access ramp for wheelchairs.
In Marbella we find 13 lines that cover the entire city. The schedules of the bus lines in Marbella range between 7:00 a.m. and 23:00 p.m. from Monday to Sunday, depending on the line used.
For medium and long distance routes, it is necessary to contact at least 48 hours in advance by sending an email to info.LD@avanzagrupo.com to request the service since the bus must be enabled so that you can travel with your wheelchair, and check if there are enough seats on that trip.
NOTICE: The lifting platform only accepts wheelchairs that are no more than 130 cm long, no more than 70 cm wide, and whose maximum weight as a whole (chair + user) does not exceed 300 kg.
To guarantee the service, routes with origin and destination in conditioned bus stations are recommended, since at other stops or halts it cannot be guaranteed that the platform lift can be used in safe and accessible conditions. If you need to move with the chair, but you can access the bus by yourself, you do not need to do this procedure. You can buy your tickets through any of the available sales channels and deposit your seat in the bus hold before starting the trip.
Notice: in the case of electric chairs or scooters, the client must be able to place the chair inside the warehouse by their own means.
- Address and contact of the two most important stations in Marbella:
- Avda. del Trapiche s/n. 29601 Marbella (Malaga)
- Avda. Norberto Goizueta, s/n 29670 San Pedro Alcántara (Málaga)
- Telephones: (+34) 912722832 or (+34) 900921895
- Email: info.marbella@avanzagrupo.com
Taxi:
As is well known, the taxi is not an economical means of transport, but sometimes it is the best and fastest solution to move around the city.
In Marbella there are 325 taxis, of which 27 are adapted for people with mobility problems. Rates are the same as standard taxis.
- Contact Taxi Grande Malaga:
- Telephone: (+34) 678848484
- Email: info@taxigrandemalaga.es
In Marbella we find several beaches with services for people with reduced mobility. There are several that have the necessary personnel to facilitate the bathing and assistance to the beach of these people, we detail 3 of them.
Fontanilla Beach:
Fontanilla Beach in Marbella (Málaga), is an urban beach with a length of 800 meters and 30 meters wide, with a high occupancy rate. It has special accesses for people with reduced mobility and parking for more than 100 spaces. In addition, this beach has some areas on the shore, for those who are older or less mobile, so that they can sit down and do leg exercises.
How to get to Fontanilla beach:
Private car:
To get to Playa Fontanilla by car, the closest road is the CN-340 road. When you arrive, the beach has a car park with more than 100 spaces, several of which are reserved for people with reduced mobility.
Bus:
The lines that leave you closest to this beach are the L-79 and the M-220 and the closest stops to Playa de La Fontanilla are:
• Line M-79: Marbella Center is 480 m away, about 7 minutes on foot or “rolling”.
• Line M-220: Edificio El Cisne is 509 m away, about 7 minutes on foot or "rolling".
Services offered by Fontanilla beach:
• Lifeguard
• Parking with reserved spaces
• Adapted toilets
• Rental of umbrellas
• Adapted showers
• Rental of hammocks
• Nautical rental
• Litter bins
• Children's area
•Housekeeping
• Sport zone
• Food establishment
• Drinking establishment
• Nearby hospital
San Pedro de Alcantara Beach:
Playa San Pedro de Alcántara is a semi-urban beach with dark sand, is located in the southern part of the city of Marbella and it’s about 1,400 meters long and 35 meters wide. It has special accesses for people with reduced mobility and unattended parking with more than 100 spaces, with some spaces reserved.
How to get to San Pedro Alcantara beach:
Private car:
To get to Playa de San Pedro by car, the closest road is the CN-340 road. When you arrive, the beach has a car park with more than 100 spaces, several of which are reserved for people with reduced mobility.
Bus:
The closest station to Playa de San Pedro Alcantara is:
• San Pedro Boulevard is 1177 m away, 16 minutes walking or “rolling”.
Services offered by the beach of San Pedro Alcantara:
• Lifeguard
• Reserved parking
• Adapted toilets
• Rental of umbrellas
• Adapted showers
• Rental of hammocks
• Nautical rental
• Litter bins
• Housekeeping
• Food establishment
• Drinking establishment
• Nearby hospital
Del Faro beach:
This beach is an urban beach with golden sand. It is about 200 meters long and 30 meters wide. It is one of the beaches awarded the Blue Flag thanks to the quality of its waters, its safety, its services and its respect for the environment. It has special accesses for people with reduced mobility and unattended parking with more than 100 spaces, some of them reserved for people with reduced mobility.
How to get to Faro beach:
Private car:
To get to Playa El Faro by car, the closest road is the Paseo Marítimo. And as we have already mentioned, this beach has an unguarded car park with more than 100 spaces, some of which are reserved for PRM.
Bus:
The lines that leave you closest to this beach are the L-79 and the M-220 and the closest stops to Playa del Faro are:
• Ricardo Soriano - Casco Antiguo is 413 m away, 6 minutes on foot or “rolling”.
• Alameda is 423 m away, 6 minutes walking or “rolling”.
• Ricardo Soriano is 427 m away, 6 minutes walking or “rolling”.
• Marbella Center is 705 m away, 10 minutes walking or “rolling”.
Services offered by Faro beach:
• Lifeguard
• Parking with reserved spaces
• Adapted toilets
• Rental of umbrellas
• Adapted showers
• Rental of hammocks
• Nautical rental
• Litter bins
• Children's area
• Housekeeping
• Sport zone
• Food establishment
• Sailing club
• Drinking establishment
• Nearby hospital
Promenade:
We suggest a walk along the Marbella promenade with views of the Mediterranean and the Rif mountain range in Morocco, as well as a selection of elegant "beach bars" and restaurants where you can relax, have a drink or eat something... Either way, the walk is especially attractive to watch the world go by.
This extends from the eastern end of the city of Marbella to Puerto Banús, and in it you will find people exercising, families with children, cyclists and the curious.
The walk is 100% accessible for people in wheelchairs.
An ambitious project is now underway to unite several promenades on the Costa del Sol and form a long coastal promenade 50 km long.
Today you can follow a coastal route from the east of the port of La Bajadilla until you reach the city of Marbella, passing through the opulent villas of the famous Golden Mile and through Puerto Banús until you reach the leafy promenade of San Pedro Alcántara. In total, more than 17 kilometers has made it unnecessary to go around natural obstacles such as streams and cliffs and has opened up to the public larger areas that were previously relatively inaccessible.
As ambitious as this project may be, there are plans to incorporate it into another, much larger route along which people will be able to walk safely along almost the entire coastline of Malaga, from the Balcón de Europa in Nerja to Puerto Duquesa in Manilva: a distance of about 180 kilometers.
Entrance: The promenade is completely free and is open 24 hours a day.
Toilets:There are no public toilets, but some bars and restaurants along the promenade have accessible toilets.
Accessibility:
Private car: You can get to the promenade by private car as there are several private car parks with reserved spaces along the entire promenade, and you can also park in the blue zone and free public car parks near the promenade.
Bus: The Alameda stop is the closest to Paseo Marítimo in Marbella. This stop is on the M-220 line and leaves you a few meters from the promenade.
Tempora Restaurant https://www.temporarestaurant.com/
The Tempora Restaurant in Marbella is a small eatery located in the old town of Marbella. It is a seasonal restaurant with a focus on fresh produce, offering quality food and presentation. The value for money is surprising and the hours of operation are Monday to Sunday, from 6:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The restaurant is accessible to people with reduced mobility, including its bathrooms.
- Address and contact:
- Calle Tetuán 9. Bajo 29601 Marbella
- Telephone: (+34) 952857933
- Email: info@temporamarbella.com
Verdana Restaurant https://www.instagram.com/veranda.food.drink/
Verdana Restaurant in Marbella is a popular place for its organic breakfast and meal offerings. They are known for serving innovative dishes at an affordable price. The restaurant has a lovely terrace, and they pay close attention to every detail, making it a great dining experience. Some popular dishes include vegetable pizzas and organic coffee. The restaurant is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is accessible for people with reduced mobility, including the bathrooms.
- Address and contact:
- C. Antonio Herrero, 4, 29602 Marbella, Malaga
- Telephone (+34) 636669511
SmallWorld Cafe https://www.smallworldcafe.com/
SmallWorld Cafe is a cafe in Marbella that offers cocktails and local cuisine, with specialties like tuna tartar and chicken wings. The cafe has a spacious terrace and a chic interior design that blends art deco with bohemian style. It is open every day from 12:30 PM to 12:00 AM. The premises and bathrooms are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
- Address and contact:
- Carretera Istan km 1 C.C Le Village Local 15 29602. Marbella
- Telephone: (+34) 952 77 10 46
- Email: eat@smallworldcafe.com
