Arrivals arranged
before you land.
Cavalma is a Marbella-based private office coordinating luxury travel, chauffeur services and private hospitality. Transfers run from Málaga and Gibraltar to your villa or hotel on the Costa del Sol, with the same driver, the same car and someone already waiting when the door opens.
Luxury transfers at Cavalma are chauffeured private journeys planned in advance by a Marbella-based private office. Each transfer is arranged as part of a client's wider stay rather than sold as an isolated ride, so the arrival, the onward movements and the departure are held by the same team.
A transfer company sells a journey between two points. A private office plans the stay around the client. Cavalma coordinates luxury transfers together with a private chauffeur, executive protection, private aviation, luxury villas, property services, lifestyle management and concierge, so the client keeps one relationship instead of managing several suppliers who do not speak to each other.
Airport arrivals are met inside the terminal. At Málaga Airport (AGP) and Gibraltar Airport (GIB) the chauffeur waits with a discreet name card, assists with luggage and walks the client to a car already positioned nearby. The same standard extends to arrivals at Jerez, Seville and Granada.
Flight numbers are monitored directly by the office. When a flight is early, delayed or diverted, the collection time is adjusted before the client lands, and there is no additional waiting charge for a schedule change outside the client's control. Late-night and early-morning arrivals are treated no differently from daytime ones.
Chauffeur coordination is handled centrally. One driver and one car are normally kept for the length of a stay, so routes, preferred restaurants, school runs and meeting times are already known. When a schedule shifts during the day, the office reconfirms every arrangement that the change touches.
Secure mobility means the vehicle, the route and the timing are planned with the client's privacy and safety in mind. Chauffeurs are briefed on the itinerary in advance, entrances are agreed with hotels and villas, and where a client also uses executive protection, the driver and the protection team work to one plan under the same private office.
Business travel is arranged around a working day rather than around a journey. Meetings in Marbella, Puerto Banús, Estepona, Sotogrande and Málaga are linked by a car that waits between appointments, which allows calls to be taken in privacy and removes the uncertainty of finding transport between commitments.
Family travel is planned in detail. Rear-facing, forward-facing and booster seats are fitted before collection, luggage capacity is confirmed against the number of passengers and cases, and journeys with young children are timed so arrivals at a villa or hotel are calm rather than rushed.
The fleet is small and considered: chauffeured Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Mercedes-Maybach, along with executive saloons and larger vehicles for families and groups. Each car is maintained to a single standard and paired with a driver who knows the coast, and a specific vehicle can be confirmed in advance when the arrival matters.
Privacy is part of the service rather than an option. Chauffeurs do not discuss clients, itineraries or destinations, journey details are held only by those arranging them, and confidentiality is expected of every driver working with the office.
Because Cavalma is a private office, a transfer sits naturally alongside a private chauffeur for the length of a stay, executive protection for part or all of a visit, private aviation into Málaga or Gibraltar, a rented luxury villa on the Golden Mile or in Sierra Blanca, property services for owners on the coast, and concierge and lifestyle management for restaurants, golf, marinas and events.
One coordinated office produces a smoother journey because a single team holds the whole plan. Flight times, drivers, villas, protection and reservations are reconciled in one place, changes only need to be communicated once, and the client speaks to the same point of contact from the first enquiry to the final departure.
Frequently asked
How long is the drive from Málaga Airport to Marbella?
Between forty and sixty minutes depending on traffic and destination within Marbella. Puerto Banús, Nueva Andalucía and the Golden Mile are the quickest; Sotogrande and Benahavís add roughly twenty to thirty minutes.
Do you collect from Gibraltar Airport?
Yes. Gibraltar (GIB) collections are part of our regular service - useful for arrivals into Sotogrande or Estepona, and often the quieter option in peak season.
Is airport meet-and-greet included?
Every transfer includes meet-and-greet as standard. Your chauffeur waits inside the terminal with a discreet name card, tracks the flight, and is at the door before the aircraft comes to rest.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
We monitor flight status directly. Delays and early arrivals are covered - there is no additional wait fee when a schedule change is beyond your control.
Can I request a specific vehicle?
Yes. Rolls-Royce Phantom, Bentley Bentayga and Mercedes-Maybach are available with chauffeur, subject to availability. When the request is a first impression - a wedding, a first arrival at a villa - we recommend confirming the car in advance.
Can child seats be arranged?
Yes. Rear-facing, forward-facing and booster seats are provided on request. Please let us know the child's age and weight at the time of booking.
Can a transfer continue to Sotogrande, Estepona or Ronda?
Yes. Long-distance transfers along the Costa del Sol are routine, including onward legs to Sotogrande, Estepona, Ronda, Jerez and Seville.
What does a luxury transfer with Cavalma include?
A luxury transfer with Cavalma is a chauffeured private journey arranged in advance by a Marbella-based private office. It includes flight monitoring, meet-and-greet inside the terminal, luggage assistance, a confirmed vehicle and chauffeur, and coordination with any other arrangements the client has for the same stay.
How is a private office different from a transfer company?
A transfer company sells a journey between two points. Cavalma is a private office in Marbella that plans the whole stay, so luxury transfers are coordinated together with a private chauffeur, executive protection, private aviation, luxury villas, property services and concierge under one point of contact.
How much luggage can be carried?
Luggage capacity is confirmed against the vehicle before the journey. Please tell us the number of passengers, suitcases and any oversized items such as golf bags, ski equipment, pushchairs or musical instruments, and the office will assign a car with sufficient space or add a second vehicle.
Do you transfer directly to hotels in Marbella and Puerto Banús?
Yes. Arrivals at hotels across Marbella, Puerto Banús, the Golden Mile, Estepona and Sotogrande are arranged with the entrance and arrival time agreed in advance, so the client is expected on arrival rather than waiting at reception.
Can you deliver to a private villa?
Yes. Villa arrivals in Sierra Blanca, La Zagaleta, Benahavís, Nueva Andalucía and Sotogrande are routine. Gate access, key handover and arrival timing are confirmed with the villa or its management before the journey, particularly for late arrivals.
Can transfers be arranged for business travel and meetings?
Yes. Executive travel is planned around the working day, with a car and chauffeur retained between appointments in Marbella, Málaga, Estepona and Sotogrande so meetings can run over without the client losing transport.
Is an hourly or half-day chauffeur available instead of a single transfer?
Yes. The office works in three-hour, six-hour, nine-hour and full-day blocks, as well as multi-day arrangements, when a client wants a car and driver at their disposal rather than a single point-to-point journey.
Can you arrange journeys elsewhere in Spain?
Yes. Long-distance journeys to Seville, Jerez, Granada, Cádiz, Córdoba and Madrid are arranged with the same chauffeur and vehicle throughout, and where flying is faster the office can propose a private aviation leg instead.
How private are your transfers?
Chauffeurs do not discuss clients, itineraries or destinations, and journey details are held only by the people arranging them. Confidentiality is a condition of working with the office, which is why the service is used by families, executives and public figures who prefer not to be recognised.
Can travel be arranged confidentially for a public figure?
Yes. Discreet vehicles, agreed private entrances, avoidance of public arrival halls where possible and briefed chauffeurs are all part of a confidential arrangement, and it can be combined with executive protection when the client requires it.
How do I book a transfer?
Send the arrival and departure details, flight numbers, passenger and luggage numbers and the destination address to the private office. You will receive a written confirmation with the vehicle, chauffeur and timings before travel, and a single point of contact for any change.
How far in advance should I book?
A few days is comfortable for a standard arrival. During Easter, July, August and major events on the Costa del Sol, specific vehicles such as a Rolls-Royce Phantom or Mercedes-Maybach should be confirmed one to two weeks ahead.
Do you accept last-minute requests?
Where a suitable vehicle and chauffeur are available, yes. Same-day and short-notice collections at Málaga and Gibraltar are handled regularly, though the choice of car may be narrower than with advance notice.
Can transfers be combined with executive protection?
Yes. When a client uses executive protection, the chauffeur and the protection team work to one plan under the same private office, with routes, timings and entrances agreed in advance rather than arranged separately by two suppliers.
Can transfers be combined with concierge arrangements?
Yes. Restaurant bookings, golf tee times, marina access, events and villa arrangements are made by the same office, so the car is timed against the reservation and any change to one is reflected in the other.
Can you coordinate transfers with a private jet or helicopter?
Yes. Private aviation into Málaga, Gibraltar or nearby fields is coordinated by the same office, with the car positioned at the terminal or apron in line with the aircraft's arrival time rather than a fixed schedule.
Services
- Private DriverThe same chauffeur across the days of your stay.
- Executive ProtectionDiscreet close protection alongside the car.
- ConciergeRestaurants, villas, golf and private tables.
- Private AviationJets and helicopters coordinated with your arrival.
- Luxury Property RentalsVillas and apartments for short and long stays.
- Private OfficeOne point of contact for everything else.