With the hot summer months now upon us in Marbella, walking to waterfalls is the only way to hike!
![2024: Marbella’s award-winning year](https://by-bright.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/marbellas-award-winning-year-0-900x600.jpg)
Marbella boasted two major achievements in the first half of the year: 'European Best Destination 2024’, and the municipality with the most Blue Flag beaches in Andalucia.
![Coming soon: Drone taxis at Málaga airport](https://by-bright.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/drone-taxis-at-malaga-airport-0-1-900x600.jpg)
By mid-2025, it should be possible to get from Málaga airport to Marbella in just 15 minutes via a drone taxi.
![Ronda’s famous gorge walk gets a 1.6-million-euro upgrade](https://by-bright.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ronda-famous-gorge-walk-gets-an-upgrade-0-1-900x600.jpg)
Ronda’s gorge walk, boasts a new suspended walkway offering exhilarating cliff’s-edge exploration, without the need for abseiling!
![Málaga in the top 5 places in the world for 2nd home buyers](https://by-bright.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/malaga-top-5-places-in-world-for-second-home-buyers-0-900x600.jpg)
New data shows that Málaga is a second home hotspot, the fifth most popular in the world.
![5 natural pools & waterfalls in Sierra de las Nieves](https://by-bright.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/5-natural-pools-sierra-de-las-nieves-0-900x600.jpg)
Less than an hour from Marbella you can dip your toes into icy pools and wonderful waterfalls.
![Your calendar for 2024: Andalucía’s public holidays, and why they are celebrated](https://by-bright.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/andalucias-public-holidays-0-900x600.jpg)
In 2024, people living in Andalucía will get to enjoy 12 public holidays - 10 of these are Spanish National holidays, and two are celebrated only in Andalucía.
![5 must-visit wineries on Marbella’s doorstep](https://by-bright.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-must-visit-wineries-on-marbellas-doorstep-2-1-900x600.jpg)
Each of these wineries grant a unique perspective to get acquainted with local winemaking traditions and culture.
![The World’s Best Place to Live](https://by-bright.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/worlds-best-place-to-live-0-900x600.jpg)
Moving to Spain for a better quality of life: The top 10 reasons people are choosing Marbella.
![Marbella’s Thriving Sports Scene](https://by-bright.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/marbella-sport-scene-1-1-900x600.jpg)
From rugby to rhythmic gymnastics, Marbella’s local athletes are winning medals and representing Spain.
![Americans moving to Spain for a better quality of life](https://by-bright.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/americans-moving-to-spain-0-1-900x600.jpg)
Spain is the hottest region in Europe this year for many Americans seeking a better lifestyle.
![Climbing La Torrecilla in La Sierra de las Nieves National Park](https://by-bright.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/climbing-la-torrecilla-sierra-de-las-nieves-national-park-0-900x600.jpg)
The ascent of La Torrecilla, one of the most popular hikes in the Marbella area, overviewed by walking guide and author Guy Hunter-Watts.