Golf
If you love golf then marbella has spectacular golf courses that have been designed by the likes of seve ballesteros, peter alliss and clive clark. there are more than 40 quality courses to be played throughout the costa del sol making it a perfect destination for the golf enthusiast. see also: spain section of main golf article
Horseracing
About 15 minutes from the centre of marbella is the hipodromo mijas costa (http://www.hipodromocosta...). the recently built all weather racetrack has meetings throughout the year including floodlit night racing on summer weekends. the course also boasts plenty of entertainment including bars, music and restaurants.
Ski
Marbella is the perfect base to visit the famous spanish ski resort of sierra nevada 1.5 hours away by car
Don Quijote (http://www.donquijote.org...) Spanish school in Marbella is a great school where you can take 4-6 hours of courses a day. All courses including beginner courses are taught entirely in Spanish.