Club Med - Magna Marbella

With the Sierra Blanca mountainscape in the foreground, Club Med Marbella is a lavishly appointed springboard for exploring the sunny region of Andalusia. Set within twelve acres of luscious green gardens and bejewelled with five glistening swimming pools, Club Med feels extravagant from the moment you walk through the doors. Catch those balmy Spanish rays from opulent canopy beds, or suspended swing seats in the adults-only Zen Zone. Far away from the hustle and bustle of the resort, this space has been designed entirely for quiet relaxation. Recharge in complete peace and tranquillity before cooling off in the pristine freshwater Zen Pool.

Families can make a splash in the 900m2 heated lagoon, with foam parties, a slip and slide waterpark, and water fights at your fingertips! There are so many sports and activities to keep the whole family entertained - you need never leave the resort. Children 6+ and grown-ups can play their first serve of paddle tennis on the courts or take part in family tournaments, puzzles, arts and crafts and treasure hunts. Sign your high-flyers up to trapeze lessons (4+ years) and watch them take to the sky Cirque du Soleil style, before trying their hand at juggling, trampolining and balancing.

Spain is renowned for its fantastic golf courses, so a trip to Marbella would be incomplete without a round on Club Med Marbella’s panoramic grounds. Families with children 8+ can also practice their swing together, perfect their three-point shot on the basketball courts, sharpen up their tackle at mini football or smash it over the net with a game of beach volleyball. The archery school also teaches groups 6+ years and sits way up in the resort's beautiful highlands. Onsite you can take full advantage of the mini golf, petanque (boules) and table tennis.

When you're ready for some me-time, you can enrol your little ones and teens into the kids’ club while you book yourself in for some Andalusian zen at the CINQ MONDES spa. And if you want to share the relaxation with your little ones (11+ years), they can experience exclusive beauty treatments of their own. Guests 16+ can make full use of the fitness school and body and soul rituals. Enjoy LES MILLS Yoga, Pilates, Aerial Fitness, BODY PUMP and HIIT. Those 18+ can find their own rhythm in the cardio room, fully-equipped with treadmills, ellipticals, rowing machines and spin bikes.

At Mini Club Med, 4-10 year olds will make memories for life. They can dance flamenco on stage, step into the games factory, play in the indoor garden or become mini Picassos in the art studio. Meanwhile, 11-17 year olds can discover new passions at Club Med Passworld. A tailor-made space for young people, they can spend their days hanging out together by the pool, take part in sports, creative pursuits, or try their hand as a DJ or gamer.

And as evening draws in, Club Med Marbella serves up mouthwatering Mediterranean cuisine in the refined Suenos restaurant. With a view of the sea from the terrace, you can watch the master chefs whip up gourmet cuisine right in front of you. The restaurant includes a baby corner to indulge the youngest diners. Head into the Tierra Gourmet Lounge to try the jamón ibérico - it’s sublime. This lively lounge welcomes guests with live music, an open bar and gourmet snacks all day long. Make a reservation for dinner service and try the best of local cuisine.

The rooms at Magna Marbella offer stunning views of the sea, mountains and city. From the superior rooms with ocean vistas to the Interconnection options, perfect for hosting families of four to five, every space includes a furnished balcony for that late evening drink. To enjoy all the comforts of a lounge area, choose a deluxe room or suite. All rooms include premium Wi-Fi, air-conditioning TV, coffee/tea facilities, a hairdryer, a safe deposit box and those all-essential bathroom amenities. Families can also pre-book a baby bed for their tiny humans.

If you do find time to explore Marbella and the Adulsian region there is so much to see. From the 16 miles of coastline, boasting spectacular Blue Flag beaches, to the cobbled streets of Old Town, festooned with tapas bars on every corner. We highly recommend a trip to the town of Mijas, one of Andalucia’s prettiest villages. Wander through its labyrinth of white houses, babbling fountains and flower-strewn balconies. And lovers of art can’t miss the sculptures along ‘Dali Alley’ on Avenida del Mar, just around the corner from the spectacular Fuente de la Virgen del Rocio.

For snapping up some more incredible photos, follow the road to Ronda. Far away from the coastal resorts, it’s hard to believe a village can exist in such a magnificent natural landscape. Arguably the crowning jewel of Pueblos Blancos, this unspoilt Roman village perches on the cliffside of the El Tajo, a breathtaking 170m-deep gorge. Step onto the Puente Nuevo bridge for sweeping views of the hillside olive groves.

While staying at Club Med Magna Marbella, you can book these excursions to include pick-up and drop-off. The tours will take you around three villages in Sierra de Cadiz, canyoning in Guadalmina, and deep into the Ojen eco-reserve.

When the sun sets, soak up the lively atmosphere of the Golden Mile. Renowned for high octane partying, this strip is the place to go for late nights in some of the most exclusive venues in the Costa del Sol. Head to the roof terrace of Pangea in Puerto Banus for the latest Superstar DJs and celebrity spotting, or into Torremolinos for LGBT bars and clubs. The nightlife at Club Med Magna Marbella is just as glitzy. Swathed in twinkling lights, you can soak up the beach party atmosphere, watch circus and magic shows on stage, or dance to DJ sets under the starry night.