The route
From the airport take the A-7 towards Marbella/Cádiz and leave at Marbesa (exit 191, between Las Chapas and Cabopino). The AP-7 toll road adds nothing on this stretch: the A-7 is free and direct.
Local guide
Getting here from Málaga airport
The studio is in Marbesa, on Marbella's east coast, about 50 km from Málaga airport (AGP). By car it is 35-45 minutes on the A-7; without a car, train plus bus drops you two minutes from the door.
Get directionsBy car (35-45 min)
Parking
Free parking area of the building opposite the entrance (subject to availability) and free street parking throughout the urbanisation, also in summer. We send you the exact location before you arrive.
Car hire
All the major companies are at the airport. Book ahead in summer and avoid "full-to-empty" fuel policies: the studios are 3 km from the Las Chapas petrol station.
By train and bus (about 1 h 30)
The cheapest option: under €5 in total.
1. Cercanías C-1 train to Fuengirola
The station is inside Terminal 3. Trains leave every 20 min and take about 30 min to Fuengirola, the end of the line.
2. M-220 bus to Marbesa
At Fuengirola bus station (next to the train station) take the M-220 towards Marbella. Get off at the Marbesa stop, a 2-minute walk from the studio. About 35 minutes.
Direct airport-Marbella bus
Avanza runs a direct bus between the airport and Marbella bus station (about 45 min). From there the M-220 towards Fuengirola brings you back to Marbesa.
Taxi or private transfer
Private transfer
From about €60 each way, with the driver waiting for you in arrivals. Ask us and we will recommend a trusted driver.
Taxi
Official rank outside arrivals. The trip to Marbesa is around €70-80 by day and a little more at night.
Getting around without a car
M-220 bus
Stop 2 minutes away. Marbella centre in 25 min for €1.57; Fuengirola in the other direction. Every 20-30 minutes.
Line 6
Direct to La Cañada shopping centre in Marbella.
On foot and by bike
The beach is 550 m away and the Senda Litoral coastal path takes you on foot to Cabopino (20 min) or Elviria. Bike hire in Elviria and Cabopino.
Frequently asked questions
- How far is the studio from Málaga airport?
- About 50 km. By car, 35-45 minutes on the toll-free A-7; by train and bus, around an hour and a half.
- Can I get there without a car?
- Yes. Cercanías C-1 train to Fuengirola and M-220 bus to the Marbesa stop, a 2-minute walk from the studio. Under €5 in total.
- Is there parking?
- Yes, free: the building's parking area opposite the entrance (subject to availability) and free street parking throughout the urbanisation, also in summer.