Marbella has completed an expansion at the Carlos Cabezas Sports Pavilion in Bello Horizonte, adding a covered basketball court and increasing the complex’s capacity for local clubs and players.
At a glance
- The Carlos Cabezas Pavilion is in Marbella’s Bello Horizonte area.
- A new covered basketball court is now in operation.
- The municipal investment was €700,000, with works taking approximately six months.
- The complex now has three courts, in addition to the central court.
- The project responds to growing demand from local basketball clubs.
What has changed at the pavilion
TL;DR: The Bello Horizonte facility now has additional covered basketball capacity for local use.
Marbella City Council has completed the expansion of the Carlos Cabezas Sports Pavilion in Bello Horizonte, with a new covered basketball court now operating at the facility.
The project converted the former uncovered outdoor courts and added a large roof, strengthening works, lighting and changes to the layout. The complex moves from two courts to three, alongside the central court.
The municipal investment was €700,000, and the work took approximately six months to complete.
Why the expansion was needed
TL;DR: The additional court addresses rising demand from Marbella basketball clubs and players.
The expansion responds to growing demand from local clubs that play basketball. The council’s information identifies the size of two organisations using the local basketball structure.
Club Baloncesto Marbella has close to 400 players. Marbella Basket is expected to have around 300 to 350 athletes at the start of the new season, including players from school teams and federated teams.
The increased court provision is therefore relevant to clubs managing training and competition requirements across these groups.
Why this matters in Marbella
TL;DR: The project gives Marbella’s basketball clubs more covered space for training and competitions.
For residents involved in basketball, the change means the Carlos Cabezas Pavilion has more court capacity than before and includes a covered option in Bello Horizonte.
The work also provides lighting and a strengthened, adapted space after the former outdoor courts were transformed. These changes support the facility’s use for training and competitions throughout the year, according to the verified project information.
The figures supplied for local clubs show why additional provision is significant for Marbella’s basketball community.
What readers should know
TL;DR: Check directly with the relevant club before making plans to use the facility.
Residents or families interested in basketball should contact the relevant local club or Marbella’s sports authorities before visiting, to confirm training arrangements and access conditions.
The verified information confirms the new court is in operation, but it does not provide opening hours, public booking details, prices or entry conditions.
Source: Marbella City Hall. Details checked by Marbella Daily on 12 October 2026.
