Marbella, Sports

Football

The main football club in the city is the UD Marbella, whichmilitates in Group IV of the 2nd Spanish Division. UD Marbella is thedirect successor of the former Marbella Cadiz, which had its golden age in themid 90s, reaching military 2nd Division for four seasons of the hands of Serbian technical Sergio Kresic.

The sports facilities include Marbella Estadio Municipal andthree others: the Vega del Mar,;Rio Huelo and Paco Cantos; 21 golf courses;four marinas (Puerto Banus, Puerto de Marbella, Puerto Deportivo de Marbella,and Puerto de Cabopino); and many clubs for the practice of riding, tennis,ultralight flying, and so on.

Climbing

La Concha is the highest peak of Sierra Blanca.Its ascension has become a personal challenge for all œmarbelleros  because, although it is not very high, it offers a vertical danger.

This peak starts at zero elevation and rises to 1218 metersin a short distance so that its inclination is high. One of the most popularways is through the Parador de Juanar, which, along the crest, reaches thepeak, with fine views South Africa and Sierra de las Nieves to thenorth.

The ascent to the south is more complicated because it isnecessary to cope with high, dangerous vertical walls. This excursion is notrecommended because of the high risk of falling more than 60 m.

During the first year Marbella was entered into the categoryof silver, the team, for most of the season, was fighting for one of the twoposts that were challenging the promotion to 1st Division until then the teamowner, Jesus Gil, decided to dismiss the absence of Sergio Krecic a few daysbefore the completion of the tournament due to personal differences, condemningthe team to occupy the 7th place. It is known the best campaign in history.

After four years in the category of silver, the teamdescended from 2nd Division, occupying the 20th position in the 1995“96 season, occupying the same position the following season, and being poised tostart from zero, began accumulating debt.

A new path has recently opened and requires the use oftechnical equipment. The road was opened by Don Tomas Prieto in November 2008,who died during the attempt due to the detachment of a rock in the area knownas Chorraera.

Other Sports

Furthermore, the Carrera Urbana city of Marbella and the People Walk San Pedro deAlcantara are two annual events aimed at promoting the healthy life of citizens.