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Magna Marbella
Return to
Spain
After more than twenty years, Club Med finally returns to Spain, one of the most attractive tourist destinations, with a new Resort: Club Med Magna Marbella. Spain has long been a bridge between Europe and Africa due to its culture and location. Its wealth of historical and cultural treasures, delicious food, sunny and diverse landscapes and mild climate make it the perfect vacation destination. Spain has always had a special place in Club Med’s heart: it was in Mallorca, on the Balearic Islands, that Gerard Blitz realized his vision when he created the first Club Med village. Many things have changed since then, and today the Resorts offer rooms with all the comfort, and our top of the line Allinclusive service, but the Club Med spirit is the same as ever; the love of friendship, freedom and the desire to be happy together with our clients.
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A Dream Resort
Club Med Magna Marbella 4 offers families and couples the perfect mix of comfort and new experiences while discovering the atmosphere of Andalusia, a region of culture, colors and flavors. Club Med Magna Marbella is set in a verdant oasis at the foot of the Sierra Blanca, the ideal playground for families of all ages offering a host of activities to try.
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Destination Marbella,
vibrant and cosmopolitan
Marbella is the pearl of the Costa del Sol, and one of the most famous seaside resorts in the Mediterranean, known worldwide as a high-class destination frequented by the international jet set. But Marbella is much more thanks to its natural beauty and ancient charm. There is something for everyone in Marbella: on the one hand the ancient history and traditions of the city, and on the other, an experience of unbridled luxury.
Club Med Magna Marbella
Spiagge Fontanilla Beach
28 min
Venus Beach Bajadilla Beach Del Cable Beach
10 min
Da vedere
Centro storico
Plaza los Naranjos, Castello, Parco Arroyo de la Represa
25 min
Avenida Ricardo Soriano Shopping street
Porto di Marbella
8 min
PLAZA LOS NARANJOS
AVENIDA RICARDO SORIANO
BAJADILLA BEACH FONTANILLA BEACH
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DEL CABLE BEACH VENUS BEACH
With more than 70 courses, Marbella is the European capital of golf.
Malaga Airport is 45 min. away
320 days of sunshine per year
5 bathing areas
An oasis in the heart of
Andalusia
There’s a place to recharge your batteries, immersed in a spectacular verdant oasis at the foot of the Sierra Blanca. Club Med Magna Marbella embodies the essence of Andalusia, offering a haven of peace and calm in one of the Mediterranean’s most famous seaside areas. Fourteen hectares of lush gardens provide an intimate and exclusive setting with all the comfort and excellence of our Allinclusive services. Its pools, the greenery all around and the many activities for adults and children provide the backdrop for an unforgettable vacation.
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Peace of Mind vacation
Club Med, the pioneer of All-inclusive, offers its guests a carefree vacation for families or couples. Club Med takes care of all the travel details, from reservations to return, even transfers, so that our guests can focus on enjoying their vacationDes
Here’s what is included in our All-inclusive service: • A Resort with a unique style and dream rooms with all possible comforts • Exceptional destinations • Gourmet cuisine, snacks and open bar throughout the day in the restaurants and bars within the Resorts • A multitude of different unique sports and activities at each Resort, unforgettable experiences • Childcare from 4 months to 17 years old • Entertainment and an attentive and dedicated G.O. team
Perfect rooms suited
Did you know ?
Club Med Magna Marbella is also the ideal place for meetings and events: 15 meeting rooms, a large room for plenary sessions and receptions... but also the possibility of privatizing the entire Resort.
for everyone
The Andalusian-style deluxe and suite rooms are located in the same area and offer perfect views over the Mediterranean, the mountains or Marbella city. «It is a land of contrast and full of personality that MHNA Studio desired to highlight. Andalusia has such a rich culture and history. With this very famous sun destination, we decided on the concept of a seaside village with a distinguished Andalusian soul, born from the blending of all the Mediterranean. We wanted to create unique and diverse ambiences combining opulence, vibrant colours, refinement, warmth, softness, modernity, comfort, and conviviality. The choice of Art further accentuates the overall concept » Marc Hertrich & Nicolas Adnet.
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Club Med Magna Marbella
and the Environment
Since its creation in 1950, Club Med has been built around the idea of living together in harmony and recharging your batteries in an unspoilt natural environment. This new Club Med Resort has therefore been designed so that it integrates with its environment as much as possible. 1. Club Med Magna Marbella was built using an existing building to limit impact on the area and avoid further urbanization. 2. Club Med is seeking Green Globe certification** for the Resort’s day-to-day management. This demanding certification is reviewed every year, and nearly 90% of Club Med Resorts are already Green Globe-certified. 3. The installed solar panels provide almost all the energy needed to generate hot water. 4. Water collected from rainfalls is used to irrigate the gardens. 5. Clients will not encounter or use any single-use plastics during their stay thanks to our Bye Bye Plastics program.
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A playground
for families
The Resort hosts a play area that is unique in Europe: the Family Fun Zone is a space entirely dedicated to families, with a playground, a water park with slides and water games, mini golf and a zipline. With a rich program of activities for all ages, children and teens can discover the arts of Andalusian music, flamenco or painting, as well as a multitude of sports under the watchful eye of our dedicated G.O. team. A baby corner is also available in the restaurant along with services for their needs and meals.
With the Amazing Family program, parents and their children will have many opportunities between games and group activities to spend time together and reconnect. Fun is guaranteed!
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Local flavors
and fine cuisine
Our chefs are ready to awaken the palate with tasty recipes produced with the best of local sun-kissed ingredients. Gourmet experiences follow one another in the different restaurants and outside as well. During the garden party the table is set in the garden and lit by lanterns, the taste is awakened with sangria and tapas, or grilled octopus and jamón iberico accompanied by a selection of Spanish wines, all of which make for an unforgettable chic garden party.
Main Restaurant - Sueños With a spectacular view of the sea from the terrace, our main restaurant offers international cuisine and local specialties, with gourmet dishes prepared in front of our guests.
Tierra Gourmet Lounge With a lounge ambiance and live music, this specialty restaurant also features a wine cellar and a boutique selling local products. Ideal for a late morning breakfast, a sit-down dinner or a tasting.
Three bars are available to customers to satisfy the your hunger with snacks and quench thirsts with nonalcoholic drinks and cocktails. Tierra Gourmet Lounge
Main bar, Rouge Bar
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Sueños restaurant, Sala Pablo
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«Padel has been so successful because it meets people’s needs. It’s simple – you show up and play. It’s fun, friendly and challenging. It’s a sport for everyone: strength is not necessary, what counts is strategy. For Club Med Magna Marbella we have provided rackets that are easy to use, even for beginners.» Emelyne Riviere International Business Leader – Babolat
The
padel paradise
Marbella is the cradle of padel in Europe, today‘s trendiest sport, loved by VIPs and athletes. Just grip the racket, multiply the bounces on the floor and walls and work on your backhand to have fun and try to imitate the champions. Group lessons are offered for all levels from age six and up to help you prepare to challenge friends and other family members on the 6 courts at the Resort. Padel courts are half of the size of a tennis court and are surrounded by transparent walls on which you bounce the ball.
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At Club Med Magna Marbella
you’ll never be bored
Golf
The Costa del Sol has been one of the world’s most popular golf destinations for over 100 years, thanks to its perfect climate for practicing all year round and its splendid golf clubs suited to all levels. The Golf offering at Club Med Magna Marbella includes: - Driving range within the Resort - Group lessons included from age eight years and up - Private lessons* - The golf conciergerie in the reception lobby - Available lockers for equipment - Access to the most beautiful golf courses in the area (Santa Clara Golf Marbella, Marbella Golf & Country Club...)* *at extra charge
Sport
We offer a circus and trapeze school, tennis and padel, archery, mini-soccer, beachvolley, basketball, table tennis and mini-golf.
Fitness
The resort has a cardio room and classes, an exercise equipment area, yoga, stretching, Pilates and aerial fitness.
Swimming areas
Main swimming pool, heated indoor-outdoor pool, Zen pool, kids clubs pools, water park (only in summer).
Wellness
Club Med Spa by Cinq Mondes and Zen Zone 11
reconnecting
Relaxing and
Thanks to the mild and sunny climate of Andalusia, Club Med Magna Marbella is an ideal year-round destination. Shady spaces surrounded by nature, and five swimming areas provide cool even in summer: the main pool, the adults-only Zen pool, the kids clubs pools, an indooroutdoor heated pool, and water games for family fun.
Wellness retreat
Perfect rooms for every need
The Zen Oasis, only open to adults, is immersed in the sounds of nature. It is somewhere to relax by the pool and sip a freshly made juice at the Sierra Blanca bar. Club Med Magna Marbella is also perfect for pilates and aerial fitness. The Club Med Spa by Cinq Mondes, with indoor and outdoor spaces for relaxation and a Turkish bath, offers exceptional treatments in 14 cabins.
Arranged in a single helix-shaped building, the rooms are decorated in the Andalusian style and offer spectacular views of the sea, the mountains or the city. There are 485 rooms, including Deluxe and Suites, all fully adapted to the needs of our guests. We also offer connecting rooms for the convenience of families.
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Puerto Banùs
5 things CASCO ANTIGUO
not to be missed
Let yourself be surrounded by the charm of the old town, with its cobblestones and flowers in the windows. Visit Los Naranjos Square, one of the liveliest places in the city, where in spring you can smell the scent of orange blossoms. Don’t miss the remains of the Alcazaba, the ancient Moorish castle whose walls once surrounded the city.
PUERTO BANÙS, THE KINGDOM OF LUXURY At the port and tourist commercial complex you will find boutiques selling the top luxury brands along with high-class restaurants and bars. Along the pier, you lose yourself among the impressive yachts and their owners’ cars, a dazzling parade of the most famous car’s luxury brands.
THE BEACHES In Marbella there are 24 beaches stretching along the Andalusian coast packed with services, clubs and restaurants. The sea is ten minutes from Club Med Magna Marbella by car, or a half hour walk that takes you through the beauty of the city.
TRADITIONAL IBERIAN FLAVORS What better way to experience the rhythm of Spanish life than to sit in a tapas bar? When the sun is at its zenith, fish tartare and gazpacho are delightfully cool and fresh. Tapas bars are everywhere throughout the city, where you can pause for jamon y queso and delicious Spanish wines.
FILL YOUR EYES WITH ART A walk to the beach to discover Dali’s sculptures along Avenida del Mar, or a visit to the Museo del Grabado Espanol Contemporaneo which houses 20th century artists including Picasso, Miró and Tàpies.
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Andalusia,
charm to discover
Vibrant and sunny, at the southern tip of Spain, Andalusia is a land of unexplored natural and cultural heritage. Here, among wide expanses of olive trees, where the mountains meet the sea, you can taste the summer even in March with tapas and a view of the sea. Rich in greenery, the region is nicknamed the «Garden of Europe». Its food, historical and cultural heritage and landscapes will seduce visitors throughout the year.
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Andalusia is rich in UNESCO heritage sites. Malaga, only 45 minutes away by car, is the capital of culture. By day you can visit the museums and savor the history, and in the evening still be fascinated by the Alcazaba and the Castillo de Gibralfaro, then let yourself be captivated by the Andalusian festival in Plaza del Obispo. In mid-August, there is the most beautiful of festivals, where you can have fun all day to the sound of flamenco. And there’s more: Seville and the famous Plaza of Spain, Granada and its magical Alhambra, Cordoba and Ronda and the 19 White Villages that cross the north of the province of Cadiz and its mountains and form the «Ruta de los Pueblos Blancos». The monumental city of Granada is famous for its Spanish-Medieval charm. Its most famous monument is the Alhambra, an impressive Arab fortress full of decorated palaces and surrounded by greenery. The city boasts a lively, university-town nightlife and numerous events, along with a rich and diverse cuisine. You can find a large number of restaurants and bars where you can enjoy typical dishes like Tortilla de Sacromonte .
1. Alhambra, Granada 2. Plaza de Espana, Seville
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SEVILLA
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Jerez de la Frontera
Cádiz Plaza de España, Seville, was the set for the city of Theed in one of the world’s most famous movie scenes in Star Wars II - Attack of the Clones.
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The G.O. team is ready to help you discover the nature and culture of Andalusia with a full program of excursions and tailormade activities.
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Cadiz, a coastal city perched on a promontory on the Ocean, boasts important museums, monuments, and a historic center surrounded by the sea. Cadiz is full of small stores where you can find the best Andalusian wines, sherry and precious handcrafted objects. Be sure to visit the barrio of Santa Maria, known as the world capital of flamenco. 5 You will not forget the charm of the historic center of Córdoba and the beauty of its monuments. To enjoy the city you must immerse yourself in the Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral, and then lose yourself in the patios and medieval alleys of this UNESCO world heritage site. It was once an extremely prestigious city, with elegant palaces and 300 mosques, rivaling Constantinople as the capital of art, culture and science. Today, it is also famous for its lively nightlife and for a tradition of culinary excellence. The Caminito del Rey, in the heart of Los Ardales Natural Park, is a path that winds along the cliff with unforgettable views. 100 meters above the Rio Guadalhorce, on a walkway accessible to all, nature lovers can defy the abyss in total safety!
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In the 1950’s the Costa del Sol became a tourist destination for the international jet set: the Onassis, Maria Callas, Ava Gardner and the Dukes of Windsor.
Andalusian cuisine is an explosion of flavors and colors, from the famous gazpacho to the olives, to be eaten as they are, or from which delicious oil is extracted, along with jamon, rabo de toro, all to sample with the local wines and sherry.
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Mark your
calendar
Nothing is better than a typical event to immerse yourself in Andalusian culture and be overwhelmed by the warmth of this land and its people.
February
Carnaval de Cádiz
Celebrated since 1600, one of the world’s most famous Carnival, it lasts for 11 days, and you have to wear a costume if you want to participate.
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Feria de mayo à Cordoue Originally a religious festival called “de Nuestra Señora de la Salud”, today the event hosts rides, flamenco shows, concerts and bullfights.
June
Feria de Marbella A week of festivities, with local dishes, music, dance and attractions, which begins with a pilgrimage to the Hermitage of San Bernabè, patron saint of the city.
Pèlerinage d’El Rocío A pilgrimage held about 50 days after Easter, welcoming people from all over the world. Its destination is the sanctuary of Blanca Paloma, located in the township of El Rocío, a village full of charm and mystery.
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Feria de Málaga
Performances and concerts are held in the El Reale neighborhood to commemorate the capture of the city by the Catholic Monarchs in August 1487. On opening night, fireworks color the city sky .
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September
Fêtes des vendanges à Jerez de la Frontera Les célébrations marquant le début des vendanges rendent hommage aux trois éléments emblématiques de la culture de Jerez de la Frontera : le vin, les chevaux et le flamenco.
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Club Med spirit ALWAYS on point
Club Med, founded in 1950 by Gerard Blitz & Gilbert Trigano, invented the all-inclusive holiday club concept, adding in activities especially for children with the creation of the Mini Club in 1967. Led by its pioneering spirit, Club Med seeks out exceptional destinations and sites. Thanks to the support of its shareholder Fosun Tourism Group and the implementation of the « upscale, global and Happy Digital » strategy, Club Med is now the worldwide leader of premium resort all-inclusive holidays with a French touch for families and active couples Club Med operates nearly 70 resorts, of which 80% of the capacity is classified Premium and Club Med Exclusive Collection. Present in 32 countries around the world, Club Med employs nearly 25,000 Gentils Organisateurs (G.Os) and Gentils Employés (G.Es) worldwide committed, representing 110 nationalities.