Marbella hosts more than 50 wellness activities for free as the global event returns

Marbella prepares for four free days of activities to promote physical and mental well-being among residents and visitors.

World Wellness Weekend From Thursday, September 17 until Sunday, Sept. 20, there are more than 50 events planned in Marbella, Nueva andalucia, and San Pedro Alcantara. The event is an international one that brings wellness to communities in over 190 countries.

Marbella offers a wide range of activities, including yoga, Pilates and meditation, as well as massages, dances, family entertainment, lifestyle sessions and more. All these activities are free.

Enjoy family fun in Nueva Andalucia

Nueva Andalucia will have its own programme at the Centro Polivalente, starting on Wednesday, September 16, with a 7pm workshop on stress management and the Método Macura, led by therapist Mar Martin.

On Friday, September 18th, a family afternoon will begin at 5pm. There will be a treasure hunt for children, another episode of MasterChef Junior and dancing, Zumba, as well as a musical charity Bingo.

CADI, a charity that helps children with special needs, will receive the money raised. World Wellness Weekend has been working with CADI to make the Marbella program about community support and personal wellbeing.

World Wellness Weekend founder in Marbella

Jean-Guy de Gabriac will also visit Marbella for the 10th anniversary of World Wellness Weekend. His appearance will be part of the Friday family programme in Nueva Andalucia.

Saturday activities will be held at the Paseo de la Alameda. These include a healthy walking, Pilates, boxing and music, as well as massages, Pilates, Tibetan singing bowls, massages and a craft fair. Sunday, yoga, Pilates and meditation will be offered at the Paseo Maritimo, San Pedro Alcantara. Tibetan singing bowls will also be available, as well as massages, tai-chi, Tibetan singing cups, music, and a craft market.

The World Wellness Weekend will include a local event in Benavista, Costa del Sol. Residents can attend the Wellness Fair organized by Selina Mackenzie’s Not Just A Marbella Girl Community at Gastro House Julia By JC on Friday 18 September.