Parking in Marbella

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There is a lot of Parking in Marbella and although Marbella looks difficult to drive through, it's not. There is a trick to it. The A7 semi circles the town and the N-340 runs straight through the centre joining the A7 at each end. So stay on the N-340 and you will not get lost. The parking places we have chosen consider driving skills, pay and free parking. We would not recommend street parking due to parking violations and fines. If you do then please check the rules for parking and read general rules to street parking below. All the parking places on this webpage are pinpointed with an interactive map. These maps will direct you to the parking place and help you find the parking place if you get lost while exploring Marbella using a smart phone.

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The first parking place we have chosen is the Bullring on Calle Felipe 2. The parking is free but please check as things can change. This is a great place to park if you are not a confident driver in Spain. It's a couple of minutes off the A7 in a quieter part of the town.. From here it is a 20 minute walk from the centre of town and the beach. If you are navigating with a hand held device then click the red icon on the map for directions. If you are using sat nav then enter destination as Calle Felipe, Marbella. Don't forget you can use your handheld device to find the car park if have forgotten where it is when you have finished exploring Marbella.

Bullring on Calle Felipe 2 Parking

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The second parking place we have chosen is under the Avenida del Mar. This is arguably the best place to park in Marbella. It's just off the N-340 and very easy to get to. It is also close to most of the central attractions in Marbella. It is a pay car park but given it's location and ease it's worth it. If you are navigating with a hand held device then click the red icon on the map for directions. If you are using sat nav then enter destination as Calle Carlos Mackintosh, Marbella. Don't forget you can use your handheld device to find the car park if have forgotten where it is when you have finished exploring Marbella.

Avenida del Mar Parking

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The third parking place we have chosen is in the Plaza de la Victoria. This underground car park is located close to our second choice but on the opposite side of the N-340. It is closer to the old town in Marbella and is a pay car park. It's in a good location for the central attractions and easy to get to. If you are navigating with a hand held device then click the red icon on the map for directions. If you are using sat nav then enter destination as Calle Huerta Chica, Marbella. Don't forget you can use your handheld device to find the car park if have forgotten where it is when you have finished exploring Marbella.

Plaza de la Victoria Parking

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The forth parking space we have chosen is on the Calle Juan Alameda. It is street parking and it is free, but still check as rules can change. Read general rules to street parking. The great thing about parking here is A, it's free and B, location. This road is opposite the Parque de la Represa. This park runs down to the castle, then the old town, Alameda park, La Avineda del Mar and the promenade. If you are using sat nav then enter destination as Calle Juan Alameda, Marbella. Don't forget you can use your handheld device to find the car park if have forgotten where it is when you have finished exploring Marbella.

Calle Juan Alameda Parking

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Hotels in Marbella

Marbella has a wide range of hotels and holiday lets. When choosing a holiday check the location and find one that suits your needs. Because Marbella is a tourist magnet hotels up to fifteen kilometre’s away advertise as being in Marbella. Have a look at the holidays below that are situated in Marbella town.

Princessa Playa

Amare Beach Hotel

Hotel El Fuerto

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General rules to street parking in the Costa Del Sol

A few years ago most parking in the Costa Del Sol was mostly free but that has now changed. There is still free parking available in most towns but you have to be careful. If you do get a parking ticket it can be paid at most ticket machines and you may get a 20% discount for prompt payment. If you are driving a hire car and get a ticket it will catch up with you which ever country you live in. Most towns have a free car park but finding them is not easy. Fairgrounds and bullrings tend to have the best free parking but thats not guaranteed. Below are 3 simple signs to watch out for when street parking but this is only a guide so be careful there are some rules that only local residents can know. The guide was correct at the time of publishing 2022 and is periodically checked so make sure it is still free if you park there, this website will not be held responsible for any parking violation's.

White lines

Parking spaces either with white painted bays or white lines generally means free parking. But read the third rule below.

Blue & green lines

Parking spaces either with blue or green painted bays or lines generally means it is paid parking with a time limit. There will be a pay meter near by again read the third rule below.

Yellow zig zag lines

Parking spaces with a yellow zig zag line means that there is a restriction to parking there and there will be a sign to explain. It can mean many things from disabled parking to only parking at certain times of the day to taxi's only. So find out the restriction before parking there. The yellow zig zag line can be on free or pay parking zones.