Spain·2026

Marbella

Marbella's running and cycling split sharply between the flat coastal promenade and the mountains directly inland. Runners stick to the seafront paseo or head into the foothills; cyclists dominate the Sierra de las Nieves and Bermeja ranges with serious elevation gain—the Pinsapo Bike Race Sierra de las Nieves (21km) and BTT de la Vendimia (68km) showcase the steep, technical terrain that makes this stretch of Andalucía a magnet for mountain biking. The coastal position means reliable weather year-round, though summer heat pushes serious training into early morning or the high sierras above 1200m.