Visit Marbella, Spain

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Marbella proudly maintains its reputation as the most stylish resort city in Spain’s Costa del Sol and the playground of the rich and famous. The town boasts the highest per-capita income of any European city and is thought to have more Rolls Royces than any city outside of London. Marbella is sheltered by the hills of Sierra Blanca and boasts a pleasant microclimate of sunny, warm summers and mild winters. Marbella boasts seemingly endless beaches with crystalline water and top rate facilities including luxurious marinas and a great selection of on-water activities dotted along its nearly 30 kilometers of coastline. Hundreds of tracks for mountain bikes and joggers create a path for enthusiasts from the ocean to the mountains and back again. Visitors to the beaches of Marbella enjoy windsurfing, snorkeling, diving in addition to picnics on the beach and soaking up the sun. Marbella has a rich history as an Andalucian fishing town and a significant number of monuments, museums and other buildings of interest are dotted about the cobblestone streets of its Old Quarter (Casco Antiguo). The well-preserved Old Quarter provides a retrospective into Marbella’s past and the museums and galleries offer varied collections including those of Spanish contemporary art, Salvador Dali sculptures and one of the largest collections of Bonsai trees to be found in Europe. Terrific examples of Mudejar, Baroque and Renaissance architecture may be found throughout the city. The city maintains a reputation as a shopper’s paradise and presents a world class selection of restaurants, tapas bars, clubs and entertainment venues. The Marbella Boardwalk (Paseo Maritimo) stretches 6 kilometers along the coastline all the while lined with palm trees, cafes and shops. Called the “pride and joy” of Marbella, the Parque de la Alameda presents a significant collection of fragrant, exotic collection of tropical plants and is an excellent place to recharge. Marbella boasts some of Europe’s best golf courses and the region sports the nickname of “Cost del Golf” with nearly 50 courses within a 45 minute drive from the city. Traditional Spanish Bullfights are staged in two special arenas; Plaza de Toros De Marbella and Plaza de Toros de Andalucia. Other visitors enjoy horseback riding, water skiing, jet skis and tennis. Most visitors to Marbella typically arrive by way of the local airport in Malaga with other visitors arriving by train, bus or even luxury yacht. Transportation around the city is best achieved by rented car, bus or taxi. Accommodation options range from five star luxury hotels and beachfront resorts to smaller properties, hostels and campgrounds. Add a trip to visit Marbella, Spain to your list to experience a place where Europe’s rich and famous get away to golf, laze in the sun and enjoy the idyllic climate. Your dream of spending time on Spain’s Costa del Sol can be fulfilled just as soon as you complete your plans.

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