The opening of Magna Marbella, a 4-trident village set back from the highly urbanized coast of the Costa del Sol, marks the return of Club Med to Spain.If Marbella was the seaside resort of the rich & famous in the 1960s, the adage that "the beach is beautiful from afar, but far from beautiful" seems to justify Club Med's choice to resuscitate its emblematic village of the 1960s. 1980, after 20 years of absence in Spain and while the country was the very first to welcome the sign with the three tridents in the 1950s.Cabanas with the Sierra Blanca mountains in the background.© LUDOVIC BALAYSame place, same situation therefore, at the foot of the spectacular landscape of the Sierra Blanca, but in a completely renovated building (with a strong energy policy), whose architecture offers each of the 485 rooms and suites a breathtaking view of the mountain range behind, or on the Mediterranean horizon with the village of Marbella below.“Andalusia has much more to offer than just seaside tourism.To the many natural sites, picturesque white villages, and possibilities for hiking from the Club, we must add ideal weather all year round which makes it the ideal destination in the off-season and in spring", confides Pierre-Jean Montagné, chef village.A pretext to discover the seven sites referenced by Unesco within a radius of less than two hours, including Ronda (cradle of bullfighting), the perched village of Mijas, the historic center of Malaga and its unique museum dedicated to Pablo Picasso (native of the city), Seville, Granada and the gardens of the Alhambra…Deluxe room with sea view. © DRObjective ?Alternate cultural life and reconnection with oneself and nature with, in addition to a very beautiful Cinq Mondes spa, 12 hectares of gardens and activities within the Club, specially designed for easy access to the various practices.In particular to a few new ones such as aerial fitness (acrobatic discipline combining muscle strengthening and stretching), the "Cube" (which includes taut wire, trampoline and bungy), floatfit (a mixture of exercises and yoga on a board, in the middle of the Hollywood swimming pool) and above all, padel, this derivative of tennis (more accessible, less technical and which is played on a smaller ground), imported from Argentina and whose cradle in Europe remains Marbella.With six courses and initiations showing full every day, it is one of the strong points of this village which attracts a growing number of initiates in Europe, and all the others, curious to rub shoulders with this trendy practice.READ ALSO They are all crazy about padel!The Cinq Mondes spa.© LUDOVIC BALAYA daring choice for the Club, which zaps water sports in favor of thrilling activities (acrobatics, balance, canyoning, hiking in the heart of the Caminito with a suspension bridge over the gorges, etc.), and with a vast Amazing Family area which perfectly illustrates here the Club's new ambition to recreate family ties through shared experiences (minigolf, etc.).Club Med Magna Marbella, Málaga (Spain).From €3,035 per week (from Sunday to Sunday) on an all-inclusive basis for a family of 2 adults and 2 children under 6, www.clubmed.frREAD ALSO Leaving Paris – White Night Ô Plum'ArtConsult our file: Desires of ParisEvery weekend, follow the Point guide to inspire your weekends (relaxation, luxury, escape).You can consult our Personal Data Protection Policy.The editorial staff advises youFor the start of 2020, Le Point is devoting a special issue to batch cooking.This new concept from Anglo-Saxon countries consists of preparing a large number of ingredients and dishes in advance on the weekend to save time during your weekday dinners.Please enter the reason for your alert.This service is for subscribers only.It is a grand hotel.Regional Technical Director Clum Med Spain 1977-1982.Paul P.It's a bit like today's camping, isn't it?Please complete all required fields before submitting your review.Comment title is required.Comment 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