International Counsellors Forum

29-30 October 2026

Agenda

Thursday, 29 October

10:25 – Flight from Geneva to Malaga

12:55 – Arrival in Malaga

13:30 – Lunch

14:30 – Transfer to Alanda Marbella Hotel

(Calle de María Zambrano, 3, 29602 Marbella, Andalusia)

15:30 – Free time at Alanda Marbella Hotel

17:00 – Meet at Lobby and walk to Puente Romano Hotel and Resort

17:15 – Puente Romano Hotel and Resort Tour

18:30 – Departures

18:45 – Visit to Bahia Student Residence

19:15 – Dinner at Alquimia Restaurant

21:30 – Departure to Alanda Marbella Hotel

Friday, 30 October

October 30

08:00 – Breakfast at Alanda Marbella Hotel

09:00 – Meet in the hotel lobby and departure for campus

09:15 – Welcome to Les Roches Marbella Campus

09:30 – Coffee Break

09:45 – Academic Programmes & Student Life Presentation

10:45 – Sports Presentation

11:30 – Campus Tour

12:15 – Lunch at One Restaurant

14:00 – Housekeeping Workshop

14:45 – Departures and Shuttle Transfer to Alanda Marbella Hotel

Discover more about our campus facilities and be ready to rock your student life!

How to find us

Les Roches Marbella Main Campus

Bahía Accommodation and Alquimia Restaurant

Practical information

Spain

Spain, Europe’s second-largest country, captivates with its rich blend of art, culture, and architecture. Its vibrant cities—Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Seville, and Malaga—are home to world-renowned museums, monuments, castles, and palaces, showcasing its diversity in language, customs, and climate.

A global tourism hub, Spain welcomes millions annually to experience its distinctive way of life, rooted in a tradition of hospitality. A European Union member since 1986, Spain hosted the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, World Expos in Seville (1992), and Zaragoza (2008). With a population of 47 million, it’s known for its family-oriented, safe society.

Spain boasts breathtaking landscapes, from beaches and forests to deserts and mountains, being Europe’s second most mountainous country after Switzerland. The country is celebrated for its gastronomy, wine regions, and open-air festivals.

Andalusia and Marbella

On Spain’s southern coast lies Andalusia, a region of eight provinces with 8.4 million inhabitants. A historic cultural crossroads, Andalusia remains a top tourist destination with modern infrastructure, preserved cultural heritage, and rich biodiversity.

In Andalusia’s Costa del Sol, Marbella is a leading tourist destination renowned for its Mediterranean cuisine, cosmopolitan lifestyle, mild climate, and safety—making it an ideal study-abroad location. Marbella boasts the highest concentration of luxury hotels and golf courses in Europe, offering a blend of nature, sports, culture, and leisure.

Located 45 minutes from Malaga’s international airport and 55 minutes from the train station, Marbella offers excellent connectivity. You can reach Madrid or Barcelona within an hour by flight or explore Morocco and Africa via a 45-minute ferry to Tangier.

Weather

Marbella enjoys a Mediterranean climate with mild winters (10–25ºC) and hot summers (25–35ºC), often softened by the sea breeze. Summer temperatures can occasionally reach 40ºC.

Time Zone

Spain operates on Central European Time (CET), GMT+1.

Currency

The currency is the Euro (EUR), divided into 100 cents. Currency exchange is available at banks, airports, train stations, and hotels.