Handpicked by a Marbella Local Expert, we bring you our guide to 'Top Picks for Things to Do with Teenagers'.
Travelling with Teenagers can present some challenges especially if you have a mix of ages in your family and are looking for activities that work for everyone at different levels. Naturally, this also applies to locals who are reading this and just looking for fun with their over 13s away from a phone or tablet!
These activities all need a bit of transport as they are not located in the centre of Marbella but have been tried and tested by my teenagers and very much warrant the short journey times. I know that different children have greater or lesser desires to be active but nothing listed here is particularly strenuous so suits different levels of fitness.
Sunview Park is Andalucia's longest zipline which is awesome for the adrenaline junkies as well as a centre for Archery and Horseriding so you can combine a range of activities to make for at least a half day of fun. The Alcazaba Lagoon is a full day out and a great alternative to beach clubs but booking is essential and then Aventura, Horse Riding and the Padel Club are more of a couple of hours of activity than full days. The Real Club de Padel has a large range of activities that are suitable for teens that can be paid per class, per week or per month if you are here for longer. The Marbella Buggys have been mentioned but you would need a driving license so depending on age it may be more of a joint activity rather than something that they tackle solo!
La Cañada was added to the list just because teenage girls more than boys do tend to enjoy a peruse around the shops and there is everything under one roof there.
If you want help planning an itinerary for a wide age range then get in contact with our concierge partners at My Local Concierge as they specialise in family-focused holidays.
Sunview Park
Sunview Park is a fantastic adventure park 30 minutes from Marbella in the Alhaurin el Grande area. They can organise larger scale events as well as a smaller scale experience for friends and families. 1. The Longest double zip line in Andalucia Feel the adrenaline in its purest form with their zip line! With 1,350 meters of travel at a maximum speed of 100 km/hour, and an approx...
Alcazaba Lagoon
Alcazaba lagoon is a Caribbean style man-made lagoon, suitable for all ages, where you and your family can go and enjoy a full range of water sports such as paddle boarding and kanuing. If your in need of relaxation, don't worry, taking part in the water sports that are available is not obligatory in fact there are sunloungers and a lovely restaurant overlooking the lagoon on site. To bo...
Aventura Amazonia
Adventura Amazonia is a new concept in entertainment and adventure in Marbella offering a great amount of fun in the safest environment. Ideal for large groups to have fun either as a corporate event or perhaps as a stag and hen party activity or for a family to have a great day out altogether. To make a booking just email from this page. The made to measure, open air park has five course...
Kart & Fun
Kart & Fun operate Go Kart tracks in two locations along the coast, Estepona or Malaga. Their Karts are suitable for adults or children and they also have the option to hire the whole track if you are a bigger group. Children from 6 years old (on the basis that feet can touch the pedals) can drive their own karts on the tracks or there are options for dual seater karts so they can rid...
Marbella Buggys
Marbella Buggys offers you an unforgettable adventure with the most powerful buggies available in the area. They take you through the most beautiful and remote mountains of the Costa del Sol off-roading with the best available! Under the guidance of their experienced guides, your safety always comes first! Whether you’re an experienced off-roader or a first-time a...
Hollywood Watersports
Hollywood Watersports located on Mistral Beach in front of the Hotel Guadalpin Banus is the place to let off some steam on the water. You can hire a jet ski, take wakeboarding or water skiing lessons or ride the latest concept renegade jet boat. Go parasailing and take in the view of Puerto Banus, the beach and the mountains beyond. Potter round the bay on a pedalo or go for a white knuckle rid...
Real Club de Padel Marbella
Founded in 2009, the Real Club de Padel is one of the most exclusive padel clubs in Puerto Banús and also home to a fantastic Gym, Beauty and Hair Salon and Cafe/restaurant facility too. There are 10 courts and whatever your level of Padel the club organises matches and mix-ins for every level. There are also superb instructors that offer private and group lessons for adults and children...
La Cañada Shopping Centre
La Cañada Shopping centre in Marbella is the largest shopping centre on the Costa del Sol. Home to over 150 shops, La Cañada caters to everyone's personal shopping needs. Situated on the Marbella bypass, this vast establishment cannot be missed. Offering free, ample parking as well as regular buses and two taxi ranks, La Cañada makes shopping less stressful and more rewarding. In addition to th...
