best family holidays from marbella

What destinations would qualify as the best family holidays for parents, children and teens living on the Costa del Sol? 

We put together a list of top destinations for families in Marbella when they are looking for a holiday away from the South of Spain.

Because children and teens have unique needs, we only included those destinations which met the following criteria:

  • Direct flights (Malaga or Gibraltar)
  • Exceptional family centric activities
  • Fantastic culinary experiences
  • Best value for money

The team at MarbellaFamilyFun.com has personally tested and approved the selected destinations below. If you have one you'd like to propose, post it to the blog below - we'll be glad to follow up with a feature!

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