Can You Live Without a Car?
In Marbella/San Pedro centre: maybe. Elsewhere: difficult.
Buses
Local (Urbano Marbella)
€1.30 single, every 20-30 mins. Covers Marbella, San Pedro, Puerto Banús.
Intercity (Portillo)
Málaga ↔ Estepona via coast. €5-8, every 30-60 mins. Málaga to Marbella ~1 hour.
Trains
Bad news: Train doesn't reach Marbella.Line stops at Fuengirola. From there: frequent, cheap, connects to Málaga airport.
Taxis
- Marbella to Puerto Banús: €10-15
- Airport transfers: €50-80
- Apps: PideTaxi, some Uber coverage
Where Car-Free Works
- **Marbella Old Town:** Walkable, buses available
- **San Pedro Centre:** Good amenities, bus connections
- **Fuengirola:** Best transport, train to Málaga
Where It Doesn't
- Nueva Andalucía (limited buses, hilly)
- Any urbanisation
- Families with school runs
Alternatives
- Long-term car rental (€400-600/month)
- Electric bikes (great for local trips)
- Motorbikes/scooters