Marbella, or Beautiful Sea. The
very name evokes images of romantic holidays in the sun. Marbella
is set against the beautiful backdrop of the Sierra Blanca Mountains,
and sits 25 miles southwest of Malaga, right at the heart of the
Costa del Sol, which is renowned for being one of Spain’s
major tourism areas. Marbella is among the most important destinations
on the Costa del Sol. The coastline stretches for miles upon miles
– sandy beaches and coves beckon you to have a good time
in their warm embrace.
In Marbella, old meets new, traditions blend harmoniously with
modern culture and comforts. Prepare to be dazzled by the beautiful
houses and stunning yachts moored in Puerto Banus’s marina,
brand name stores, stylish restaurants and bars. But even with
all the amenities and facilities customarily found in a top-rate
resort, Marbella has maintained its old town ambience. It can
certainly give the famed Monte Carlo a run for its money. The
Old Town is remarkably well preserved, rising above the sea
in a series of cobbled, climbing alleyways, fountain-splashed
courtyards and restaurants illuminated with thousands of fairylights.
The place is bursting with life, If you like people watching Marbella
is a great place to sit out and watch the world go by..
For those interested in the town's history a good starting point
is the lovely Orange Square in the centre. This is a typical Andalucian
style square with strong Moorish influences, flanked by orange
trees and stately buildings. Here you'll find a 15th century renaissance
fountain, the grand 16th century town hall with its carved ceilings
and curious murals and the old Governor's House dating back to
1552.
For 21st century entertainment, visit the jet-setters' haunt of
Puerto Banus to the east of Marbella,
where you'll see the most incredible collection of multi-million
pound yachts and motor cruisers. People watch from one of the
many quayside cafes or window shop at one of the world renowned
fashion houses and boutiques. There's a marine observatory here,
commercial shopping centre and multi
cinema. Puerto Banus is also home to the huge Saturday flea market
where you can haggle for almost anything - clothes, furniture,
artwork, food and a multitude of curiosities.
If you feel the need for a bit more action during the day than
just lying by the pool or on the beach then Marbella has a whole
range of activities to keep you entertained! Water sports, golf,
theme parks, dolphin safaris, quad biking, go-karting, tennis….
everything you could possibly imagine
Nightlife here is as stylish as the
boutiques. There are a cool collection of showbars, casinos and
bars and a hot selection of clubs as well as a multitude of restaurants
serving international cuisine. So whatever time of year you visit,
Marbella has it all. For a truly amazing holiday Marbella will
make you feel a million dollars.
