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Marbella: Dolphin Watching Sailboat & Swimming in Estepona Bay
Marbella: Dolphin Watching Sailboat & Swimming in Estepona Bay★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (700)1h 45mYou board the Intrepido sailboat and spend 1 hour 45 minutes sailing Estepona Bay with the crew scanning for dolphins. A swim stop happens midway, with included drinks — cava, wine, beer, soft drinks — available throughout. The boat is stable and spacious, with shaded and open areas, and returns to the dock by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want a calm, stable sailboat experience with a real chance of dolphins and a swim, without the noise and crowd of a speedboat — the size of the Intrepido is what makes the difference between a relaxing morning and a chaotic one.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfrom€ 40View ›
Parasailing Fuengirola: 650ft flights with British operator
Parasailing Fuengirola: 650ft flights with British operator★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (653)1hParasailing in Fuengirola takes you 650 feet above the sea on a winch boat operated by a British company with over 30 years' experience in the area. You get fitted with a harness and life jacket, receive a full safety briefing, and fly for around 10 minutes while the crew manages the parachute from below. Up to six people can fly together if their combined weight stays under 200kg, and the views take in the town, Sierra Nevadas, turquoise water and sometimes dolphins on the boat ride back.Is it for me?Rise 650 feet above the coast while the winch boat handles the technical work—30 years of local expertise and EPPA endorsement mean you're free to focus on the views.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 50View ›
Andalusia: Jeep Eco Tour from Marbella & Estepona with Village Lunch
Andalusia: Jeep Eco Tour from Marbella & Estepona with Village Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (595)8hYou’ll ride through Andalusia’s wild hills in an open-roof Jeep with a local guide, stopping for river swims (in summer), exploring white villages, tasting herbs along the way, and sharing lunch on a sunny square. Expect laughter, stories you can’t Google, and moments that linger longer than you’d think.Kids −26%from€ 115View ›
Ronda & Setenil Day Trip: White Villages Tour from Málaga
Ronda & Setenil Day Trip: White Villages Tour from Málaga★★★★★★★★★★ 4.63 (554)9h–10hA full-day guided tour from Málaga to Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas, departing from your choice of eight pickup points along the Costa del Sol. The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle and a live guide in English or Spanish; you get free time to explore both towns on your own, following your guide's recommendations for where to eat and what to see. Duration is 9 to 10 hours.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see two of Andalusia's most distinctive white villages — one famous for its gorge bridge, the other carved into rock cliffs — without renting a car or arranging the route yourself. The guide handles the drive and the timing; you decide what to do in each town.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −18%from€ 30View ›
Fuengirola: Dolphin Watching Yacht Trip with Drinks & Snacks
Fuengirola: Dolphin Watching Yacht Trip with Drinks & Snacks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.56 (391)2hYou’ll sail from Fuengirola on a 15-meter yacht with drinks and snacks as you watch for dolphins along the Costa del Sol. With only 12 people max per trip and a local skipper guiding you, there’s room to relax—whether you spot dolphins or just soak up the sea breeze. Sometimes it’s those quiet moments at sea that stay with you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 35View ›
Málaga: Olive Oil Mill Tour & Tasting in Alhaurín el Grande
Málaga: Olive Oil Mill Tour & Tasting in Alhaurín el Grande★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (231)1h 30mYou’ll step into a century-old olive oil mill near Málaga, see historic machinery still running, taste three distinct extra virgin olive oils with expert guidance, and visit a rare stainless steel cellar. Expect warm local stories, surprising flavors, and a glimpse behind the scenes of Andalusia’s “liquid gold.” It’s hands-on — you’ll leave remembering every scent and smile.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%from€ 29View ›
Canyoning near Marbella: Jumps, rappel & natural pools
Canyoning near Marbella: Jumps, rappel & natural pools★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (192)3hGuided canyoning in the Benahavís River canyon near Marbella combines swimming, jumping, climbing and rappelling through natural rock formations and pools. The activity runs about 3 hours, suits ages 8 to 65 with swimming ability, and includes wetsuits, boots, full gear and an English-speaking licensed guide. Multiple jumps and a 6m rappel are optional, and the water stays around 24°C year-round.Is it for me?Choose this tour to jump and rappel in natural pools with a guide who speaks your language—English, Spanish or Dutch.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 40View ›
Marbella Old Town Food Tour: Three taverns, one local guide
Marbella Old Town Food Tour: Three taverns, one local guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (178)3hYou walk through Marbella's Old Town with a local guide for three hours, stopping at three traditional taverns that locals keep to themselves. You taste award-winning Ensaladilla Rusa, hand-carved Iberian ham, Payoyo cheese, salt-cured tuna, and three paired Andalusian wines — cava, Verdejo, and a local red. All gratuities are included, so you never reach for your wallet at the table. Small groups mean you're not herded; the pace lets you linger and ask questions.Is it for me?Right for travellers who want to eat the way locals do without spending the evening figuring out which restaurants are worth the walk. The three-hour pace means you're not rushed between stops, and the small-group format lets you ask the guide about the food and the history as you go.Free cancellationfrom€ 110View ›
Estepona Boat Cruise: Dolphin Watching & Mediterranean Swim
Estepona Boat Cruise: Dolphin Watching & Mediterranean Swim★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (178)2hYou board a small boat at Estepona Marina and spend two hours cruising the Costa del Sol coastline while the crew watches for dolphins in their natural habitat. If conditions allow, you stop for a swim in the Mediterranean. Drinks and snacks are served throughout, and you return to the marina after around two hours. The boat holds a maximum of 10–12 people, so it stays intimate and away from the crowded tourist routes.Is it for me?Book this if you want to get out on the water without the noise of a big tour group — the small size and family-run feel are what make two hours feel like a real escape, not a box to check.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefrom€ 40View ›
Caminito del Rey Day Trip: Bus Pickup from Nerja, Torrox & Torre del Mar
Caminito del Rey Day Trip: Bus Pickup from Nerja, Torrox & Torre del Mar★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (177)8hYou’ll walk high above the Guadalhorce River on Caminito del Rey’s dramatic boardwalks after pickup from Nerja, Torrox or Torre del Mar. With a local guide sharing stories and safety tips, you’ll cross hanging bridges and rocky paths at your own pace. The day ends with an easy ride back—leaving you with memories that stick around longer than expected.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 69View ›
Catamaran Dolphin Watching Estepona: 2-hour swim & sightings
Catamaran Dolphin Watching Estepona: 2-hour swim & sightings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (148)2hYou board a wide-hulled catamaran in Estepona waters, spend two hours watching for dolphins and swimming in calm sections, then return to shore. The boat is stable enough for all fitness levels, drinks are included, and the crew handles everything—you just show up and step aboard.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in or near Marbella who want a half-day on the water without arranging their own boat—the crew handles navigation and safety, leaving you to watch for dolphins and swim. Expect a steady boat and genuine time on the sea, not a quick harbor loop.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-10%from€ 36View ›
Marbella Old Town: Walking Tour, Olive Oil Tasting & Local Stories
Marbella Old Town: Walking Tour, Olive Oil Tasting & Local Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (146)1h 30mYou’ll wander Marbella’s old town with a local guide who knows every twist and story behind these ancient streets. Taste Andalusian olive oils in a tucked-away shop (if open), see Dalí sculptures along the promenade, step inside centuries-old chapels and palaces, and catch small moments of daily life you might otherwise miss.Free cancellationBest valueKids −100%from€ 25View ›
Ronda & Wine Tasting Day Trip from Marbella
Ronda & Wine Tasting Day Trip from Marbella★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (144)8hYou're picked up from your Marbella hotel and driven to Ronda, where you explore the historic town and cross the Puente Nueva on your own. Then you visit two local wineries, walk through vineyards and barrel rooms, taste 6 to 8 wines with a DipWSET-qualified guide, and eat a farm-to-table tapas lunch. The return journey gets you back to the coast by evening.Is it for me?Best for wine enthusiasts who want to taste small-batch, hand-harvested wines with a qualified guide and skip the logistics of renting a car or arranging winery visits themselves—the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you show up and the day unfolds.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfrom€ 189View ›
White Villages Tour from Nerja: Four Mountain Pueblos & Lunch
White Villages Tour from Nerja: Four Mountain Pueblos & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (143)6h 30mYou're picked up from your coastal hotel, driven into the mountains, and guided through four white villages with stops for coffee, a Roman bridge, a restored Moorish minaret, and a sit-down lunch. The guide handles the driving and the history, small groups stay under eight people, and you're back on the coast by late afternoon.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying on the Nerja coast who want to see inland Málaga without arranging transport or a guide—the small group and fixed itinerary mean you spend the day walking and listening instead of planning. Expect a full day of walking on cobbled streets and some uphill sections, which is what lets you visit four villages and eat lunch without rushing.Free cancellationTop ratedfrom€ 85View ›
Ronda & Setenil Day Trip from Malaga with Wine Tasting
Ronda & Setenil Day Trip from Malaga with Wine Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (124)9h–12hYou’ll wander Setenil’s cave-lined streets, laugh at quirky signs, cross Ronda’s jaw-dropping bridge with your guide, taste handmade yemas del Tajo with sweet local wine, and have time to soak up Andalusia’s slow rhythm before heading back—maybe sunburned, definitely changed.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −22%from€ 38View ›
Estepona: Sunset Sailing & Dolphin Spotting with Drinks
Estepona: Sunset Sailing & Dolphin Spotting with Drinks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (123)1h 45mYou sail out from Estepona in the late afternoon aboard a working sailboat, with wine or cava in hand and soft music in the background. The crew watches for dolphins while you watch the sunset turn the water gold. Drinks and the sailing itself are included; the drive back to Marbella or your hotel is on you, but the boat returns to the marina by evening.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to slow down and watch the light change without a fixed itinerary or a crowded tour bus. The boat holds a small group, and the whole experience is built around the sunset, so you're out there during the hour when the water and sky are actually doing something worth watching.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −28%from€ 42View ›
Marbella: Buggy Off-Road Tour with Sea & Reservoir Views
Marbella: Buggy Off-Road Tour with Sea & Reservoir Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.57 (103)2hYou drive your own buggy up mountain terrain with an accredited guide leading the way, stopping at panoramic points overlooking the coast and reservoir. The route covers ground inaccessible by foot, and protective gear plus drinks are included. A valid driving license is mandatory.Is it for me?Right for drivers who want to see Marbella's coastal and mountain views from somewhere other than the main roads, and who are comfortable handling a vehicle on rough terrain. Expect a physically engaged half-day — you're driving, not being driven — which is what gets you to the viewpoints in the first place.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per group€ 100View ›
Málaga: Cómpeta Wine Tasting & Tapas Small Group Day Trip
Málaga: Cómpeta Wine Tasting & Tapas Small Group Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (99)6hYou get picked up from your coastal hotel, driven into the mountains to Cómpeta, guided through the village by someone who lives there, taken to a family winery for a four-wine tasting with tapas, and returned to your hotel by evening. The whole day is planned around the winery's schedule and the group size, so you're not managing logistics yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want an actual winery experience instead of a tourist tasting room, and you'd rather not spend the morning arranging transport and timing around opening hours — the small group size and fixed pickup mean you show up and the rest is handled.Free cancellationfrom€ 78View ›
Marbella: E-Mountain Bike Tour to Istán White Village
Marbella: E-Mountain Bike Tour to Istán White Village★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (96)4hYou’ll ride e-mountain bikes from Marbella up into the hills toward Istán, guided by locals who know every trail twist. Expect olive groves, whitewashed villages, a cool drink in a real Andalusian bar, and stories you won’t find online. It’s not about being super fit—it’s about letting yourself be surprised by what you can do (and see) on two wheels.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 89View ›
Marbella to Tangier: Private Ferry Day Trip & Kasbah Tour
Marbella to Tangier: Private Ferry Day Trip & Kasbah Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (89)10h–12hYou're picked up from your Marbella hotel and driven to Tarifa, where you board a one-hour ferry to Tangier. A private guide meets you and takes you through the Kasbah, Cape Spartel, the Caves of Hercules, and the medina in a private car, with lunch included at a local restaurant and entry to all monuments covered. You return by ferry and car in the evening, dropped back at your hotel without arranging any transport yourself.Is it for me?This tour is built for travelers based in Marbella or the Costa del Sol who want to see Morocco in one day without arranging ferries, guides, entry tickets, or transport themselves—the private car and fixed itinerary mean you move at your own pace and don't wait for a group.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −52%from€ 400View ›
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