MARBELLA UNCOVERED

We all know Marbella is one of Europe´s top holiday destinations. This year a staggering 10.2 million holidaymakers are expected to descend on our tiny stretch of shore, up from 9.4 million last year.

We certainly have it all – the best beaches, the best nightlife, international restaurants, world class entertainment – plus added to this a staggering 321 sunny days a year. Plus, figures from the official Andalucian tourism body also estimate that €8.4 billion is spent a year by tourists in Marbella.

What we are all unsure of here at Marbella Rocks headquarters is exactly what these high spending bunch of Brit holidaymakers are REALLY getting up to.

So in the name of investigative journalism (and our love of hanging around all the best beach clubs) we have compiled our very own Marbella Rocks – Marbella Uncovered Survey by asking 250 people aged 18-30 what it is really like holidaying in the party capital of Europe…. and the REAL TRUTH about Marbella.

What are you here in Marbella for?

Girls holiday – 43%

Guys holiday – 41%

Hen – 8%

Stag – 6%

Mixed – 2%

Couples holiday – 0%

How many of you are there in your group?

1-4 – 11%

5-9 – 43%

10-14 – 44%

15 plus – 2%

What would you say is your average daily spend is here in Marbella?

€50-€150 – 3%

€150-€250 – 9%

€300 plus – 12%

€500 plus – 22%

€1000 plus – 54%

How many hours sleep are you getting a night on average?

8-10 hours – 0%

6-8 hours – 1%

4-6 hours – 6%

2-4 hours – 35%

Less than 2 hours – 58%

How much are you drinking on an average day? (A unit is one measure of spirit 25ml)

1-10 units – 2%

11-20 units – 6%

21-30 units – 39%

31-40 units – 53%

Have you been offered drugs since you’ve been in Marbella?

Yes – 61%

No – 23%

Don’t Know – 16%

Have you witnessed any fights since your arrival?

Yes – 78%

No – 22%

How would you rate the guys/girls in Marbella?

Fit – 80%

Average – 12%

Ugly – 8%

Have you pulled this holiday?

Yes – 83%

No (single) – 11%

No (in a couple) – 6%

If yes, how many?

0 people – 3%

1-3 people – 9%

3-6 people – 31%

6-9 people – 22%

9-12 people – 21%

12 plus people – 14%

Have you slept with anyone?

Yes – 67%

No – 33%

If yes, how many?

1-3 people – 22%

4-6 people – 28%

7-9 people – 32%

More than 10 – 18%

Have you done the “Walk of Shame?” (Walking back to your hotel in the clothes you were wearing from the night before)

Yes – 72%

No – 28%

What do you think of Marbella in terms of other places visited?

Best – 65%

Average – 23%

Worst – 12%

Would you come here again?

Yes – 89%

No – 11%

If you could sum your Marbella up in one of the following three words what would it be?

Tame – 3%

Carnage – 55%

Debauchery – 42%

SUMMARY

Woah…. The results have certainly surprised us at Marbella Rocks. We all know that you liked a drink or two but thirty a day on average!? Maybe that has something to do with the shocking result that 57% of you have snogged more than 6 people on your vacation so far and an even more staggering 67% of you have had sex on your Marbella trip – and 78% of those that have engaged in holiday action have bedded at least 4 people. At least 65% of you are enjoying yourselves calling Marbella “their favourite holiday destination” with 89% of admitting that you will be returning for another vacation filled with “carnage” and “debauchery”.
The sex and alcohol fueled romps on ITV’s ‘Love Island’ have nothing on you guys.