All about Marbella - A main holiday destination in Andalucia
Nowhere is sophistication more apparent than in Marbella. Since the Prince Alfonso de Hohenlohe chose the his finca on the outskirts of a small fishing village called Marbella as his holiday estate in 1947 – in the 1950’s, this became the Marbella Club. Since then, rich and famous beautiful people from around the world have flocked to Marbella.
Marbella and puerto Banus today still both retain their star quality and reputation as one of the most important tourist destinations in Spain.
A holiday destination featuring luxurious secluded villas, well-tended public gardens and parks; wide, clean boulevards and the quaint, historic, Marbella old town littered at every turn with charming squares and unspoiled courtyards.
Things to see and do in Marbella:
Puerto Banús: Glitz and Glamour ,stroll along the most ostentatious marina harbour in Marbella
Nikki Beach : Sunbathe at Nikki Beach, an upmarket restaurant and lounge club located right on the beach.
Bounty Beach:The young & funky enjoy sunbathing and relaxing, as well as fun sports activities.
See Marbella from the sea: A little boat ride from Puerto Deportivo Marbella to Puerto Banús shows you Marbella’s coastline.
Marbella old town: Cute little shops and restaurants surround the famous Orange Square with its 16th century town hall.
Go tapas: You find the best saucer-sized minisnacks in “El Estrecho”, “La Venencia” and “Gorki”.
Feria de San Bernabé: Marbellas main festival on the 11th of June, a riotous combination of flamenco music, street parades and “tapas-hopping”.
Flamenco night out: Traditional andalusian dance and its temperamental rhythms at “Dónde Maria” and “Ana Maria”.
Climbing La Concha mountains: Extraordinary views of Africa and many interesting routes.
Hit the ball at the Costa del golf: Hotels and independent agents offer fantastic golf packages for all year round.
Villa-Sightseeing: Drive around the most luxurious and expensive urbanizations in Marbella, such as Sierra Blanca, La Virginia and La Quinta.
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