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Marbella travel information and video

Holiday information, facts, photos and video about Marbella

  

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Inhabitants 99000
Level above sea 0 meters
Nearest airport Malaga
Distance to airport 52 km
Distance to beach 0 meters
Max. temperature 40 C
Min. temperature 8 C

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Marbella

Marbella is one of the Mediterranean’s most representative tourist venues and a top favourite for holidaymakers.

Its impressive and luxurious infrastructure of yacht harbours, golf courses, fine dining, nightlife, great beaches, medical facilities and its closeness to Malaga airport, are key all reasons why so many holidaymakers choose Marbella as their favourite destination.

Marbella also offers a wonderfully cosmopolitan atmosphere; with the many foreign residents creating a melting pot of cultures.

Marbella’s motto, is a way of life, and if you are looking for a way of life, which offers great beaches, wonderful all-year round climate, unique leisure facilities, gastronomy and entertainment, then choose Marbella, where you are guaranteed an unforgettable holiday experience.

History
Although Marbella is a fairly modern town, it still has an interesting history. The ‘Casco Antiguo’ (Old Town) displays much of the area’s past, with the Moorish castle and beautiful church.

Around town
In the famous Plaza de Naranja ’Orange Square’, you can while away hours, sipping sangria, taking in the beautiful surroundings and people, visiting the charming boutiques and art galleries.

The labyrinth of tiny streets and alleys that surround Orange Square will reveal further tiny shops selling all forms of trinkets, fashion and souvenirs and there are some excellent restaurants and bars for a young and trendy crowd.

Cross the road from the Old Town and you find yourself in La Alameda Park, the park is filled with exotic plants and trees and you will feel like you have arrived to a tropical forest in the centre of Marbella.

Down from the park is the Paseo Maritimo (Promenade); this is one of the favourite places for locals and visitors. The boulevard is filled with restaurants of all gastronomies; all look to the beautiful Mediterranean Sea.

Beaches
The Marbella coastline stretches from Cabopino through to Puerto Banus, the golden sandy beaches are clean and the water calm and clean. The beaches are home to some of the finest Chiringuitos (Beach Restaurants) in Spain. Sunday lunch in Marbella, equates to Paella on the beach, perfect!

Eating out
Whether you enjoy fine dining or traditional tapas, some of the best restaurants on the Costa del Sol can be found in Marbella, East Marbella and Puerto Banus.

The area is obviously know for its seafood, and in many restaurants you can choose your fresh catch of the day and decide how it’s cooked. Traditional tapas restaurants can also be found in the Old Town and around the streets just off the beach.

Climate
Marbella has an exceptionally mild micro climate, protected by the impressive Sierra Blanca mountain range, the winters are mild and the summer months reach 32-35 degrees.

Map of Marbella

Reviews for Marbella

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Based on 21 reviews.

   
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13 February, 2012

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Beautiful city, old historic parts.

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Not crowded, clean, sandy. A bit cold water, though
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22 January, 2012

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Beautiful place,with lots to see and do for all the family

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no problems, good all round
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04 October, 2011

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Elviria-marbella is a small town, not hectic, no night life but perfect for us as a family with children.

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We actually enjoyed our pool much more, but the coast was fine, windy but nice.
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25 July, 2011

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We liked that our location was not so overcrowded by tourists. There were also a lot of people from Spain, so you can feel a little bit of authentic atmosphere. However, when I compare it to Malaga it was still more touristic destination. Marbella doesn't have such a beautiful city center and so many things to do as Malaga but e.g. it has nicer beaches.

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22 July, 2011

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Beautiful city, lots of nice beach, good shopping.

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10 July, 2011

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We enjoyd very much the old city'

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It is great.
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29 June, 2011

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Never having been to Marbella (or Spain) before we really enjoyed our time there. We stayed in an apartment less that 10 minutes drive from the centre of Marbella. The beach area is lovely, clean and with plenty of places to eat in. The Old Town was lovely. All the white buildings, small shops, and restaurants give it a lovely, and even with a lot of people there, quiet atmosphere. There are some great restaurants in Orange Square. A drive up to Rhonda is a great way to spend an afternoon. The views are breathtaking. We look forward to a return trip to Marbells soon.

Coast review

We walked along the beach front many times during our stay in Marbella. It was always clean and tidy. There are plenty of small shops to pick up some souvenirs in. There are also plenty of places (with different price ranges) to eat in.
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18 January, 2012
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06 August, 2011
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04 August, 2011
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