Club Med has officially opened its newest European resort, Club Med Magna Marbella, marking the brand's return to Spain, where its very first resort was founded on Balearic Islands in 1950. The four-star family-friendly resort welcomed its first guests on May 20, 2022.
Located in the Andalusia region of Spain, the resort overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and is a short distance away from the lively city of Marbella. It is nestled at the foot of the Sierra Blanca and spreads across 35 acres of colorful gardens and terraces.
The property, designed with an indoor-outdoor concept, has décor inspired by Marbella's art, culture and nature. A variety of accommodations, including 485 guestrooms, caters to all types of travelers, from families and couples to solo travelers and large groups. The resort has two restaurants and three bars that showcase the local food and drink of the region. Suenos is the main restaurant, while the Tierra Gourmet Lounge welcomes guests all day long with a bar, wine cellar and gourmet snack bar ideal for Spanish wine tastings, happy hour, live music and tapas.
As part of Club Med's ongoing commitment to social responsibility, the resort has permitted the creation of more than 300 direct jobs, of which more than half were filled by local recruitment, as well as 140 local indirect jobs. Following its opening, Magna Marbella aims to earn its Green Globe certification for a sustainable hotel operation. The resort is also equipped with solar panels that will supply the required energy for water heating purposes as well as a rain collection and treatment system that will be used to water the gardens. Under the brand's "Happy to Care" program, almost 95 percent of all Club Med resorts have been awarded this eco-certification, which is renewed yearly.
More than 25 sports and activities are included in a stay at Club Med Magna Marbella. These include Zen yoga, aerial fitness, golf, flying trapeze, archery, beach volleyball, and paddle tennis (native to Marbella). Guests can also take a dip in one of five pools, including an indoor freshwater pool, the main lagoon pool, an adults-exclusive Zen pool, a dedicated kids pool for the Children's Clubs, and a family-friendly water park area. The resort also has wellness area, which includes a Club Med Spa by CINQ MONDES complete with a steam room, 14 treatment rooms, and an exclusive indoor-outdoor relaxation room for added privacy.
For kids, the hotel has a children's clubs, offering an array of customized activities for kids and teens from four months to 17 years old. Families can also participate in the "Club Med Amazing Family" program, a fun-filled agenda of weekly activities for families to bond and create lifelong memories. Amongst the resort's family activities are "must-try experiences" which include paddle tennis tournaments, a stroll through the nearby Pueblos Blancos; an Andalusian garden party with unlimited sangria, tapas, and wines; and spending the day at the Family Fun Zone, featuring thrilling water slides, a variety of water games, a mini-golf course and a zipline.
Andalusia, often referred to as "the garden of Europe," has varied landscapes along with cultural and historical discoveries. Located near Spain's south coast, Club Med Magna Marbella is just a 20-minute walk from both sandy Mediterranean beaches and Marbella's city center. It is also an hour's drive from Gibraltar, Ronda and Malaga.
Excursions to the Doäana Natural Park and Caminito del Rey, as well as four-wheel drives through Sierra de la Nieves and visiting local villages, are also suggested as some of the best ways to explore the natural beauty and heritage of Southern Spain.
For more information about the resort, visit www.clubmed.us.
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