Notice: Pizzería Picasso will be closed from 9 to 27 November 2026 (both inclusive) for maintenance work on the premises. We reopen on Saturday 28 November. We apologise for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding, see you very soon!
The Marbella · Puerto Banús journal
Plans, events, beaches and food on the Costa del Sol, told by locals at the heart of Puerto Banús.
Pizzería Picasso will be closed from 9 to 27 November 2026 (both inclusive) for maintenance work on the premises. We reopen on Saturday 28 November. We apologise for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding, see you very soon!
Things to do · 6 November 2026
Things to do in Marbella in December 2026: mild weather (~17°C), Christmas lights, the Constitution holiday and Puerto Banús plans. A practical guide.
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Seasonal guides
How to hike La Concha (1,215 m), Marbella's iconic peak: routes from Juanar and Istán, distance, difficulty and tips for an autumn or winter hike.
Things to do
How to walk from Marbella to Puerto Banús along the seafront: distance, time, Dalí sculptures, the lighthouse, the Río Verde Roman Villa and practical tips.
Food & drink
A guide to Marbella's traditional food: sardine espetos, fried fish, gazpachuelo and homemade sweets, beach bars, Michelin stars and dinner in Puerto Banús.
Seasonal guides
Marbella in November 2026: the Tostón chestnut festival, Dalí at the Print Museum, shows at the Congress Centre and dinner in Puerto Banús.
Events
Christmas in Marbella 2026: Avenida del Mar market, the lights switch-on and Puerto Banús festivities. Dates, plans and tips so you don't miss it.
Puerto Banús
A one-day route around Puerto Banús: yacht-spotting, beach, shopping and sunset on Muelle Ribera, with ideas for lunch and dinner.
Things to do
White lanes, flowers and Plaza de los Naranjos: a walking route through Marbella Old Town and how to pair it with Puerto Banús.
Beaches
Autumn on Marbella's beaches: quiet walks, sunsets and soft light. Ideas to enjoy the coast outside summer.
After the stroll
Pizza, pasta and Mediterranean cooking on Muelle Ribera. The perfect way to end any day out in Marbella.
Muelle Ribera, 48/49, Puerto José Banús, Marbella
Plan your visit
With Wanloria, a free travel app in Spanish and English: verified places with real opening hours, 1, 2 and 3-day itineraries and plans for this weekend.
Ask Wanloria
We asked Wanloria (in Spanish): ‘What can I do in Marbella and Puerto Banús on a winter day?’
(translated) ‘I'll put together a day in Marbella with Puerto Banús: the old town, the Alameda and the seafront promenade, and then the port.’
Excerpt of a real answer from Wan, Wanloria's AI travel agent (4 November 2026), translated from Spanish. AI-generated guidance.
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