Marbella - not just for the International Jet Set
Marbella is a city which offers not only an International jet-set scene but also a typically Andalucian ambience. Stroll around the beautifully managed parks and gardens or the narrow streets of Marbella's romantic Andalucian Casco Antiguo (Old Town), steeped in history . Everything you could need is found here enveloped in an incomparable landscape of sea and mountains and with an enviable climate too!
Los Naranjos Square
Los Naranjos Square (Orange Square) is an appealing spot situated in the
center of the city. It is surrounded by notable buildings and attractions.
Los Naranjos square also known as Plaza de los Naranjos was built in a classic
renaissance style. It is the perfect place to walk back and re-live the historic
times by visiting the historic fountain and a chapel built in the 1400s.
As you walk along the many narrow streets you will enjoy shopping at the
small interesting shops. This attraction is opened for 24hours and is free.
Have a Mediterranean meal amongst the orange trees.
The Famous Golden Mile
Walk along the famous Golden Mile and dine at some of the most sumptuous
(and expensive) restaurants that the Mediterranean has to offer. Or visit
one of the many "chiringuitos" - the beach bars that pepper this
stretch of coastline, serving much-needed cold drinks and delicious food
to summer visitors. If you're a sucker for seafood try their fresh char-grilled
sardines.
Puerto Deportivo Maritimo de Marbella is located at Marbella. The marina is surrounded by tourist attractions. The facility offers berths, boatyard and a storage operation.
Marbella is famous world-wide for its buzzing night life and classy watering holes. This exclusive holiday resort has no shortage of super cool bars, fine restaurants and legendary night clubs that attract visitors and celebrities from all over.
Whether or not you fancy bullfighting, Marbellas Bullring plaza also known as Plaza de Toroz is a work of art on its own. This impressive structure seats about 10,000 people and host bullfights every weekend. For those interested in concerts and festivals, the building hosts these as well. The Plaza is opened on weekdays from 10-2pm.
Marbella Video
Watch the Marbella Town video from Solchannel on Youtube.
Fabulous beaches
Most of the beaches are well served with all the usual "essentials" like
foot baths, lifeguards, children's play areas, sun loungers, sunshades and
a variety of watersports - jet skis, pedaloes, wind surfers and banana rides.
You can hire a jet ski or water bike from many of the bars and safety standards are high - wearing a life jacket is obligatory and there are safe access lanes to avoid accidents with swimmers.
Fabulous Micro-Climate
Positioned between the beach and
the Sierra Blanca mountain range behind it, Marbella enjoys an unusually
pleasant micro-climate.
Marbella climate
information.
Boat Cruises
If you want to get a panoramic view of Marbella, boat cruises
from the city are the best way to go about it. Among the most popular boat
cruises
in Marbella
are regular cruises that sail to Puerto Banus. Trips regularly depart
from Marbella and Puerto Banus, giving participants the opportunity
to see the entire port at a distance. In addition to using boat cruises
as a way to see Puerto Banus, you might also consider them an enjoyable means
of transportation between Central Marbella and Puerto Banus.
Museums and Art
Marbella may not be known for its museums and art galleries, although it has much to offer. The main museums in Marbella are diverse, ranging from the truly unique Bonsai Museum (Museo del Bonsai) in the Parque Arroyo de la Represa, to Marbella's popular Contemporary Engraving Museum (Museo del Grabado Espanol Contemporáneo).
For art lovers visiting Marbella, the arts scene here is becoming well developed, with Marbella's top art galleries and art museums including the popular Municipal Exposition Gallery (Galeria Municipal de Exposiciones) and the Casa Grande gallery, both of which attract a range of changing exhibitions by artists from all over the world.
Museum Ralli in the Urbanization Coral Beach of Marbella is a pleasurable visit, where visitors only enjoy observing those pretentiously elegant artistic objects. Moreover, there is no booklet or audio guide inside the museum. This is because, as per the words of the founder, the “purpose is to enjoy art and not to study it”. The most important collection of latinoamerican art in Europe. Argentinian paintings and European sculptures from Dalí en Maillol. European paintings also from Max Ernst, Miró, Dalí,… in a magnificent building.
