The city of
Marbella, Spain
Marbella's motto is "A Way of Life"
and, certainly, this luxurious resort town seems to have it all and
is, once again, rising to the fore as a favourite location with the
rich and famous, as well as more ordinary folk who are willing to
pay just a little bit extra for southern Spain's answer to St
Tropez.
Not too long ago, Marbella sharpened its image still more thanks to
a considerable investment initiated by the town's colourful and
controversial late mayor, Jesus Gil which resulted in a massive
landscaping drive.
earth side as well, an air of
individuality which can be best
appreciated by exploring back streets in the old part of town. One
of the prettiest places is the fabled 'Orange Square' which is
located just off the main street in the older district and is also
home to the 16th century town hall and tourist office where you can
pick up a detailed map and visitor information.
Your visit might very well inspire you to consider living in
Marbella, if so for an introduction to the neighbourhoods that make
this such a charming place to live.
Back to Orange Square, or "La Plaza de los Naranjos", as it is
called in Spanish, expect to meet with stately buildings, small
shops, art galleries, bars and bistros and is a hub of activity day
and night. And, depending on the time of year, the colours here can
be vibrant, with the trees and exotic tropical plants set against a
backdrop of dazzling white buildings and a deep blue sky.
Be sure to explore the honeycomb of surrounding narrow streets where
homes and shops intermingle to create the atmosphere of a small
village, rather than a cosmopolitan town. There are numerous
excellent restaurants to choose from, ranging from those
specialising in the predictably pricey exclusive cordon bleu to the
gritty individuality of a backstreet Spanish bar where the Serrano
ham is gently cured by tobacco smoke and the tapas are both tasty
and filling.
Back towards the coast is the La Alameda park where you can book
your personal horse and carriage to travel in style or, if you
prefer, stroll on towards the sea along the Avenida del Mar. This is
arguably one of the most delightful promenades on the costa, flanked
by classy restaurants and bars and mercifully free of concrete
skyscrapers, glass bottom boat trips, imported ****ls and I love
.... T. Shirts that are fast bringing a sameness to coastal resorts,
whether they be in Pathos, Cyprus or Portimao, Portugal.
From Guadalalmina to Cabopino, the Marbella coastline stretches
along some 26 kilometres of sunny beaches bathed by the
Mediterranean and where you can enjoy traditional fish and seafood
favourites like sardines on a spit, fried fish and the incomparable
paella. There are also two large parks in Marbella which provide
some welcome shade to spend some time with a book. The amphitheatre
at Constitution Park (once the garden of a private residence) is
frequently used for concerts and plays in the summer. Casinos, clubs
and just about every sporting activity under the sun, few places can
match Marbella for world class tennis, sailing and golf. There are
also three pleasure craft harbours here.
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Address: Carretera de Cadiz, Km 177, Marbella
29600, Spain
Located 3.5 km from Marbella, this luxury hotel is
located directly beside the sea and within walking distance of
various shopping venues, restaurants, bars and pubs as well as links
to the public transport. The sandy beach is some 150 m away and a
visit to Puerto Ban�s yachting harbour that lies 4 km away come
highly recommended.
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Home of the rich and famous for it's weater and
beaches, and one of the most famous holiday destinations in Spain is
a marvellous town located right in the middle of the “Costa del Sol
- Costa del Golf”. Its origins date all the way back to 1600 BC,
when it was founded by the Romans and called “Salduba” a settlement
of the “Via Augusta”.
In the year 711 the Moors invaded and conquered
much of the Iberian Peninsula and under their rule Marbella became a
prosperous town called “Marbi-la”.
The old town is not to be missed when in Marbella. It has been
preserved and still looks like what an Andalucian town on the sea
would look like: white washed buildings with ornately curved iron
railing; Muslim style decoration; beautiful churches and plazas full
of orange trees. Take a stroll down the cobblestone streets and get
lost in the past, while checking out the old castle ruins and
churches.
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