Best Activities for Kids in Marbella: Complete Guide

Keeping Kids Happy in Marbella

Marbella offers plenty to do with children beyond the beach. Here's our guide to activities for all ages.

Sports & Clubs

Tennis

• Puente Romano Tennis Club

• Don Carlos Resort

• Municipal courts (book via ayuntamiento)

• Lessons from €25-50/hour

Football

Numerous local clubs welcome international kids:

• CF Marbella (youth academy)

• San Pedro FC

• Local urbanisation teams

Swimming

• Many urbanisations have pools with lessons

• Marbella municipal pools

• Beach clubs offer lessons in summer

Padel

The sport of choice for Spanish kids. Courts everywhere, lessons available, highly social.

Golf

Junior programmes at most clubs. Los Naranjos and Aloha have good youth sections.

Water Activities

• Sailing lessons at Puerto Banús

• Kayaking and SUP

• Surfing at Cabopino

• Water parks: Aqualand Torremolinos

Indoor Activities

Rainy Days

• Bounce (trampoline park)

• Cinema (Cines La Cañada)

• Bowling

• Gaming centres

Creative

• Art classes

• Music lessons (plenty of international teachers)

• Drama clubs at international schools

Attractions

Within 30 Minutes

• Bioparc Fuengirola (zoo)

• Sea Life Benalmádena

• Selwo Marina (dolphins)

• Tivoli World

Day Trips

• Selwo Aventura safari

• Aquamijas water park

• Nerja caves

• Granada science park

Teen Life

Teenagers can find Marbella challenging—less structured entertainment than cities. Options:

• Beach clubs (some welcome teens)

• Puerto Banús cinema and bowling

• Sports clubs

• Music and drama

• Volunteering opportunities

The key is getting them connected to international school social circles early.

Summer Camps

Most international schools run summer programmes. Also:

• Language immersion camps

• Sports academies

• Multi-activity day camps

Book early—popular programmes fill up.

Birthday Parties

Popular venues:

• Beach clubs

• Bounce trampoline park

• Golf clubs (mini golf)

• Swimming pool parties

• Restaurant private rooms

Tips

1. Join school WhatsApp groups for playdate connections

2. Sign kids up for team sports early

3. Summer is for beach; plan indoor activities for occasional rainy days

4. Teenagers need effort to stay socially connected