best for ESCAPES
Step into
luxury at the
Kempinski
Hotel BahíaLa Plage Casanis
offers fab food
right by the sea
GETTING THERE:
There are plenty of
flight options to get to
Marbella via Malaga.
British Airways has flights
from London Gatwick and
Heathrow to Malaga from £65
one way. Meanwhile, easyJet
(easyjet.com) has flights from
London Gatwick to Malaga
from £32.99 one way.STAYING THERE:
Step into paradise at the
Kempinski Hotel Bahía.
A 20-mile drive west of
Marbella, the hotel sits on the
beach and is surrounded by
landscaped gardens of
hibiscuses and olive trees.
From the moment you walk into
this five-star resort, you’ll feel
like a superstar. Enjoy the
glamorous Black Rose cocktail
bar, inspired by a 16th-century
ship. There are three pools,
ideal for lounging around while
sipping a cocktails from the
Spiler Beach Club – but be
warned, they’re potent!
kempinski.com/en/marbella/
hotel-bahiaShmooze with the
glitterati in this
Andalusian paradise
FOOD AND DRINK
For a bite to eat with
spectacular views and
funky decor, try La Plage Casanis,
Elviria. Enjoy traditional tapas or
fresh fish from their famous grill,
before moving to one of their 200
ocean-front sunbeds. Alternatively,
try dinner at the Kempinski Hotel
Bahía, Estepona. At the international
restaurant, Baltazár, head chef
Santiago Guerrero has created an
exciting menu of Spanish staples with
a twist – from vegetarian paella to
squash and goat’s cheese salad.DON’T MISS
Take a walk down Avenida del
Mar to admire the artwork,
including sculptures designed by
surrealist Salvador Dalí. This is also a
party city, so check out some of the day
clubs, the most famous being Ocean
Club Marbella. They hold ‘spray parties’,
where guests are showered with
Champagne! It’s super-pricey, with a
small day bed for three starting at £125,
but a great place to star-spot. For a more
traditional experience, stroll the cobbled
streets of Marbella’s Old Town, taking in
hidden gem Plaza de los Naranjos.For a TOWIE experience on
the Costa del Sol, consider
booking a table at Olivia’s
La Cala (oliviaslacala.com).
This glam restaurant is
owned by former TOWIE star
Elliott Wright, Mark Wright’scousin. Make the most (^) of the
stunning sea views over lunch,
or check the website for evening
entertainment. It’s expensive, so
choose wisely. Sunday lunch starts
at (^) around £ 15 a head.
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DAY TRIPS
Travel 38 miles
to see the ancient
city of Ronda – the
third most visited town
in southern Spain. Its two
halves lie either side of the
dramatic El Tajo gorge and
are connected by the
226-year-old ‘New
Bridge’.
The GC
and Mr
Argent
love La
Cala!