Love Spain, but dislike Marbella. Sorry.
I live in Spain in a rural area. I go to Marbella often and it is a great place to visit. It is the classiest town west of Malaga without a doubt.
For info about what do do in marbella:
http://www.megafon.net/en/costa-del-sol/...
Why u don't drive to Gibraltar?! Only 2-3 hours drive
They have apes there and most dangerous airport in the world in Gibraltar.
Look it up! XD