Join the Club

If you live in the Marbella area and fancy extending your circle of friends, why not join one of a variety of associations and groups designed to cater for then local community. Whether you’re a petrol head, culture vulture, music lover or simply a social butterfly, Marbella has something for everyone.

Culture vultures

Asociation de Arte y Cultura Marbella

A private, non profit-making organisation, the Marbella Association of Art and Culture aims to bring like-minded people of all nationalities together to boost the town’s cultural image. Since 2004, over 90 have joined the group, who meet on the first Wednesday of every month for cocktails and to discuss art-related issues, organise concerts, conferences, trips, guided tours and social gatherings.

For more information call 952 777 946.

Amigos de La Cultura

With over 150 members, the Amigos have been meeting each week for over a decade, enjoying fun get-togethers and focusing on all things arty. The group welocme both Spanish and English.speaking members and are a non-profit making organisation. Whether you’re a flamenco fan, obsessed with opera, besotted with ballet or mad for museums, there’s bound to be a trip or lecture that’ll satisfy you’re your craving for culture.

For more information call 952 777 205.

Wheel good friends

The Ferrari Owners Club of Andalucía

If you’re lucky enough to own one of the sexiest sports cars in history, a Ferrari, of course, then why whizz down to Tony Dalli’s Italian restaurant on Marbella’s Golden Mile every Sunday at 11.30am. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet fellow Ferrari fanatics, compare notes and show off your wheels.

For more information call 952 812 490.

Classic Car Owners, Costa del Sol

The American Classic Car Owners Club, Costa del Sol, was formed in 2009 and aims to promote the restoration and preservation of classic cars in Spain. Members attend regular car shows as well as partaking in special classic cruises and parades. To become a member, you must own any model of American classic car over 20 years of age and most importantly, be passionate!

For more information call 952 880 225.

All abroad!

British Association of Marbella

Ideal for making new friends, the BAM get together once a week for laid-back coffee mornings, long lunches in the sunshine and trips around Andalucía.  BAM welcomes British residents in Marbella of all ages.

For more information call President Mary MacKechnie on 952 825 191.

American Club of the Costa del Sol

Formed back in 1973, the AC aims to help American-born residents to understand and integrate with the Spanish community. Supporting a number of Spanish charities, such as Cudeca, members are encouraged to participate in events to raise funds for worthy causes along the coast as well as to make new friends and share experiences of lfe in Spain.

For more information call 952 858 993

Thank you for the music
Amigos de La Musica

Lovers of classical music and opera should snap up membership with this non-profit making association without a second thought! For over 4 decades, the group has been organising concerts featuring some of the most talented and respected musicians from around the world. English and Spanish speaking members enjoy a number of live classical performances annually and over the years, the association has brought musicians such as Daniel Barenboim, Nicanor Zabaleta, The Vienna Boy`s Choir, Moura Lympany, Joaquín Achúcarro and Alicia de la Rocha to Marbella’s prestigious Hotel Fuerte.

For more information call 952 815 047.

Suits you

Marbella Rotary Club

If you’re a professional living in Marbella and want to meet ethical, career-driven individuals, the Rotary Club will be right up your street. Uniting everyone from local business owners to politicians and top executives from the world over, the weekly meet-ups encourage high ethical standards as well as promoting world peace. The Rotary Club also supports many of the local charities by raising funds in their high-profile annual summer galas.

For more information call 952 859 840.

The Achievers (Toastmasters International)

Shy? Want to overcome your fear of speaking in public for work purposes or to simply gain more self-confidence? Let Toastmasters help! Toastmasters Marbella is one of 9,800  non-profit making Toastmasters clubs around the world and offers a supportive and friendly environment in which to improve communication and leadership skills once a week.

For more information call 956 816 018.