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Marbella Attractions
Old Town and Orange Square
Old Town
The picturesque Old Town is certainly a must-see in Marbella with its narrow cobbled streets and its beautiful architecture. Visitors will see remains of the old Arab walls, white-washed houses, shops and other historical buildings. The Orange Square lies at the centre of the Old Town and dates back to 1485 at the time of the Reconquista. Around the Orange Square are the former governor’s house, the town hall and Chapel of Santiago. There are also many orange trees as well as a bust of King Juan Carlos I.
Roman Villa and Baths
Rio Verde and Las BovesasLocated by the beach and discovered towards the beginning of the 20th century, the Roman baths date back as far as the third century. Visitors can make trips to see the baths by collecting keys from the tourist office. There are also mosaic Roman floors in the city stemming from the first and second centuries.
Puerto Banus
San Pedro de Alcantara
Situated just outside Marbella is the port which plays host to numerous yachts as well as many restaurants and bars. The port is a great place to spend an evening relaxing and soaking up the waterside atmosphere. The area is a particularly popular place to spend time and has grown considerably since its inception in the 1970s. There is also a weekly market here every Saturday morning.
Parks
Located in the heart of Marbella is the Parque de la Constitucion which features an amphitheatre used to host gigs and plays during the summer. There are many other parks in the surrounding area as well, such as: Nagueles Park, La Alameda and the Parque de las Medranas.
Bonsai Museum
Parque Arroyo de la Represa Avda. Del Dr. Maíz Viñal
The Bonsai Museum is home to approximately 300 bonsai trees of 40 different species. The collection is considered to be one of the best in Europe and includes trees from the nearby area as well as some special Chinese varieties.
Beaches
Marbella boasts 26 kilometres of sandy beaches spanning from Cabopino to Guadalalmina that look out to the lovely Mediterranean Sea. Dotted along the beaches are cafes and restaurants while the central beaches are not far from the town. The most popular and well-known beaches are Fuerte, Fontanilla and Bajadilla.
Museum of Spanish Contemporary Engravings
Hospital Bazán, s/n, Marbella 29600
The Museum has an interesting and varied history although today it houses artwork by the likes of Picasso, Miro and Chillida. It was formerly used as the mayor’s residential palace before it was donated to be used as a hospital for the poor.
Municipal Art Gallery
José Palomo Square
Open in the evenings the art gallery features a selection of works by local artists.
Incarnation Church
The 18th century Baroque-style church is a picturesque building that is well worth a visit and has a nice red-brick opening.