Family Life
Family Days on Fontanilla Beach
Mornings on the sand, the shallow kids’ pool back at the Skol for the afternoon slump, and a promenade walk before dinner — how our guest families spend their days without a car or a schedule.
The Marbella
Blog.
Stories and everyday notes from the team at Skol Apartments, written for the travellers we love most: families, digital nomads and wellness seekers.
Written by · Skol Apartments · updated regularly
Welcome
Notes From Life on Fontanilla Beach
We're a family-run team based right on Fontanilla beach, and this is where we write the smaller stuff \u2014 the day-to-day observations that don't fit neatly into a guide.
Family routines, remote-work notes, wellness mornings, food finds, and the practical bits of getting around \u2014 written by the people who actually live here.
Latest Stories
From the Blog
A running collection of stories, tips, and honest takes on life in Marbella \u2014 for whichever kind of trip you're planning.
Remote Work
A Digital Nomad’s Marbella
Fibre WiFi on the terrace, a laptop-friendly desk indoors, and a beach break at lunch — notes on working remotely from the Skol without losing the reason you came.
Wellness
Wellness Mornings in Marbella
A slow start, a walk along the seafront, and the kind of quiet that’s hard to find at home — our take on building a wellness rhythm into a Marbella stay.
Puerto Banús
An Evening in Puerto Banús
Superyachts, waterfront tables, and a stroll past the marina at golden hour — how to spend one evening in Puerto Banús without needing more than that.
Food
An Old Town Food Crawl
Espetos on the beach, tapas in the side streets, and the family-run spots we send our own guests to — a loose route for eating your way through Marbella.
Practical
Getting Around Without a Car
What’s walkable, what’s a short taxi, and when a hire car actually earns its cost — our honest guide to moving around Marbella and beyond.
Looking for the practical, all-in-one version instead? See The Marbella Guide for Old Town, beaches, day trips, and getting around.
Plan Your Stay
Ready to Write Your Own Marbella Story?
Book your apartment at the Skol and we'll take care of the rest \u2014 questions, recommendations, and anything you need while you're here.