Day Itinerary
11 Activities
Day 4
56 mi3 mi
Return Across the Mediterranean
On the last day of this trip and on the way back to Malaga you will pass through some coastal towns, like Marbella, to appreciate the sea and explore the last white historic centers before arriving. Take the time to have breakfast at the rural hotel and enjoy the surrounding mountains before leaving.
11.3 mi
30 min
10:3030 min
Castillo del Águila
The Castillo del Aguila or Gaucin Castle is the best viewpoint that the village has. The castle had many modifications and was one of the strategic defense points throughout the centuries.
Today you can visit what remains of it. If you didn´t go up the previous afternoon/evening, you can take advantage of the morning to visit it. The visits start at 10.30 am, so you have time to have breakfast at the hotel before returning to the village.
✅ Open Hours: In Winter (1 October - 30 May): Wednesday - Sunday: 10:30 - 13:30, 16:00 - 18:00. Mondays - Tuesdays are closed. In Summer (1 June - 30 September): Every day: 10:30 - 13:30, 18:00 - 20:00
✅ Open Hours: In Winter (1 October - 30 May): Wednesday - Sunday: 10:30 - 13:30, 16:00 - 18:00. Mondays - Tuesdays are closed. In Summer (1 June - 30 September): Every day: 10:30 - 13:30, 18:00 - 20:00
36.9 mi
1 hr
12:005 min
Parking Plaza de Istan
San Pedro Alcántara is a town on the coast of Malaga where you can do the first stop on the coast.
You can leave the car in some parking like this one. Or you can look for some place in the farthest streets.
0.5 mi
10 min
12:1530 min
Bulevar San Pedro Alcántara (WEB)
Once you leave the car, walk through the center, visit the Church of San Pedro Alcántara and reach the boulevard San Pedro Alcántara, a wooden promenade that passes over cafes, playgrounds, water fountains and stores. It's a quiet ride. Just remember to wear a hat and sunscreen.
1.3 mi
30 min
13:1530 min
Paseo Maritimo San Pedro Alcantara (Obsolete)
Approach the maritime promenade to enjoy the beach and the sea. You can keep walking while looking for a place to have lunch in front of the sea.
0.6 mi
15 min
14:151 hr
Alabardero Beach Club Marbella
Along the beach you will find several restaurants or beach bars. One of them is the Alabardero Beach club where you can eat good rice dishes, fish and seafood. Enjoy!
✅Open Hours:
Every days: 13:00 - 23:00
6.3 mi
20 min
16:005 min
Vinci Park
The next stop is Marbella. Once you arrive in Marbella look for a car park. They are not very cheap, but it is difficult to park on the streets. One parking is Vinci Park.
0.2 mi
5 min
16:151 hr
Plaza de los Naranjos
After parking, get ready to visit one of the most beautiful and well-keep historical centers of the Costa del Sol: the historical center of Marbella.
There is no specific route to follow. Let yourself wander through the narrow streets, look carefully at the details (such as the art in the garbage cans), look for the Ermita del Santo Cristo and the Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación.
Along the way you'll see plenty of shops that you'll want to go into all of them!
Go to the Plaza de Los Naranjos and, if you feel like it, you can choose a place to have a quick coffee and keep walking.
0.2 mi
5 min
17:3010 min
Parque de la Alameda
Follow the route to the Alameda Park, an urban park with more than 20,000 square meters, vegetation, benches with Andalusian patterns and a fountain.
0.2 mi
5 min
17:4510 min
Esculturas de Dalí
After the Alameda Park, continue along Avenida del Mar to the beach. The Avenida del Mar is a pedestrian street with benches and sculptures of Dalí.
0.1 mi
5 min
18:001 hr 30 min
Playa de Venus
In summer it is very hot, so you can go to the beach at 18:00. You can sunbathe or take a quick swim. Or just relax on the sand.
1.3 mi
10 min
20:002 hrs
Sacay
After your time at Venus Beach you can choose to come back for the car or to walk along the coastal promenade to Cable Beach while enjoying the sunset. There you will find a good place to have dinner and put an end to these four incredible days of travel.
At Sacay you can order rice, fish (they have the famous espetos), abundant salads and delicious desserts.
✅Open Hours:
Every days: 11:00 - 22:30