Day trip details
Prices
- Day trip: €42 adults (13 and over), €30 children aged 3 to 12.
- Children under 3 travel free.
Choose your date in the booking calendar to see the current price of each rate. The price shown in the calendar is always the final price.
Availability & times
It runs on Mondays and Saturdays all year, and also on Wednesdays and Fridays from April to November. Check your date in the booking calendar, which updates in real time.
The day lasts approximately 7.5 to 9.5 hours door to door, depending on where you are picked up.
To see your exact pickup time, choose your date and your pickup point in the booking calendar.
Approximate return time
- Fuengirola · 16:30
- Benalmádena · 16:45
- Torremolinos · 17:00
- Málaga · 17:30
Approximate times, which can change with traffic on the day.
Pickup points by town
Málaga
- City centre, Av. de Andalucía 10 Rotonda de la Av. de Andalucía open in Maps
Torremolinos
- Torremolinos centre open in Maps
- Bajondillo area Restaurante El Cordobés open in Maps
Benalmádena
- Puerto Marina & Plaza Solymar area open in Maps
- Los Maites & Bil Bil beach area open in Maps
Fuengirola
- Fuengirola centre open in Maps
The booking calendar confirms your point and the time you need to be there once you pick your date. The coach waits approximately five minutes at each stop.
What's included
- Return coach from your chosen pickup point in Málaga or on the Costa del Sol
- English and Spanish-speaking guide on the coach and during the day
- Free time in Marbella, Puerto Banús and Mijas
- Entry to the CAC Mijas museum, with a glass of Málaga muscatel
Not included: food and drink, and any ticket not listed above.
Recommendations
- Comfortable shoes: Mijas is steep.
- Bring water, and sun protection in the warmer months.
- There is no breakfast stop on the way, but you can have breakfast in Marbella.
- It can be done with a folding wheelchair, as long as the person can get on and off the coach on their own or with a companion, as there is no specific assistance for boarding: say so when you book.
- Pets are not allowed.
Weather
Forecast for Marbella, next 7 days
- Wed 28☀️22° 17°
- Thu 29☀️23° 18°
- Fri 30⛅23° 17°
- Sat 31⛅22° 18°
- Sun 1🌦️21° 18°2.4 mm
- Mon 2🌤️22° 18°
- Tue 3🌤️21° 17°
Forecast from MET Norway (yr.no), updated every few hours.
Month by month
| Month | Average high | Average low | Days with rain | Hours of sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17.4 °C | 8.1 °C | 5 | 171 |
| Feb | 18.1 °C | 8.6 °C | 5 | 179 |
| Mar | 19.9 °C | 10.3 °C | 5 | 212 |
| Apr | 21.9 °C | 12 °C | 4 | 238 |
| May | 24.8 °C | 14.9 °C | 3 | 289 |
| Jun | 28.5 °C | 18.6 °C | 1 | 327 |
| Jul | 30.9 °C | 21.1 °C | 0 | 343 |
| Aug | 31.4 °C | 21.8 °C | 0 | 310 |
| Sep | 28.4 °C | 19.2 °C | 2 | 248 |
| Oct | 24.4 °C | 15.5 °C | 5 | 209 |
| Nov | 20.4 °C | 11.5 °C | 5 | 166 |
| Dec | 18 °C | 9.2 °C | 6 | 152 |
Official averages 1991–2020, Málaga Airport station (AEMET, WMO climate normals, source). It is the only official station with averages in the province of Málaga.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, with a full refund. If you cancel later, arrive late or don't show up, there is no refund.
Old Marbella, Puerto Banús and a white village above the coast
Three very different sides of the Costa del Sol in one easy day: the whitewashed old town of Marbella, the luxury marina of Puerto Banús and Mijas Pueblo, a white village on the slopes of its sierra. The drives between stops are short.
Marbella
The coach heads west along the coast, with a view of the Golden Mile on the way into Marbella. You have approximately an hour and three quarters to walk the town: the Avenida del Mar, with its replicas of bronze sculptures by Salvador Dalí, between the Alameda park and the seafront; then the Plaza de los Naranjos and the old town, with Calle Ancha, the old walls and the church of Santa María de la Encarnación.
Puerto Banús
Approximately fifteen minutes further on is Puerto Banús, where you have approximately 45 minutes in the marina that is the symbol of the Marbella jet set: yachts, cars and restaurants, the walk of fame on Avenida José Banús, the Plaza Antonio Banderas and the promenade along the port.
Mijas Pueblo
The day ends in Mijas, a white village of narrow streets and flowerpots in the foothills of the Sierra de Mijas, known for its donkey-taxis. You have approximately two and a half hours, with entry to the CAC Mijas, the centre of contemporary art, which has works by Dalí and Picasso and a large collection of Picasso's ceramics, and a small tasting of Málaga muscatel. Then free time for lunch and for the village: the bronze donkey by the tourist office, the hermitage of the Virgen de la Peña and the Mirador del Compás, the small oval bullring, the gardens of the old walls with their views, Calle San Sebastián and the Plaza de la Constitución.
Back to the coast
In the afternoon the whole group meets at the coach park in Mijas Pueblo, and the coach takes you back to the same stop where you were picked up.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a good trip if I don't want a long day?
It is one of the shorter ones: approximately 7.5 to 9.5 hours door to door, depending on your pickup point, and the drives between stops are short.
Is there a breakfast stop?
No, but there is time to have breakfast in Marbella, the first stop of the day.
Is there time for lunch?
Yes, during your free time in Mijas. Lunch is not included.
What is included in Mijas?
Entry to the CAC Mijas museum, with works by Dalí and Picasso, and a small glass of Málaga muscatel. The rest of the time in the village is free.
Is it suitable if I have reduced mobility?
It can be done with a folding wheelchair, as long as the person can get on and off the coach on their own or with a companion, as there is no specific assistance for boarding; say so when you book. Mijas has slopes, so if you have any doubt, write to us before booking.
Can I bring my dog?
No. Pets are not allowed on this trip.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before departure, with a full refund. After that, or if you don't show up, there is no refund.
Does the trip stop at Puerto Banús?
Yes. Between Marbella and Mijas you have approximately 45 minutes of free time in Puerto Banús.
More questions about Marbella and Mijas
What is the Golden Mile?
The stretch of coast between Marbella and Puerto Banús lined with luxury hotels, villas and residences. The coach drives along it on the way into Marbella.
Is Mijas Pueblo the same as Mijas Costa?
No. Mijas Pueblo is the old white village on the mountainside; Mijas Costa is the part of the municipality down by the sea. This trip visits Mijas Pueblo.
What are the donkey-taxis of Mijas?
The donkeys that for decades have taken visitors around the village, and that have become one of its symbols; there is even a bronze statue of one by the tourist office.
Can I get to Marbella from Benalmádena, Torremolinos or Fuengirola?
Yes. This trip picks up in Málaga, Torremolinos, Benalmádena and Fuengirola. The exact points are under Pickup points by town above.
