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Marbella

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Make the most of your time in Marbella, use the information provided on this web site by clicking on the links above to plan your visit.

Nestled at the foot of the Sierra Blanca and looking out at the beautiful Mediterranean Sea, Marbella has, since the 1950s, become something of a haven for the rich and famous. The town is seen as a luxurious resort and a charming place to live with its designer shops, its sunny and warm climate and its lengthy beaches. The town does have a more down to earth side as well and so is an excellent destination for the every day holiday maker, with great places to eat, fascinating architecture and a variety of museums and galleries among other things. There is indeed something for everyone in Marbella.

Marbella is situated on the Costa del Sol, in the administrative division of Andalucia 60 kilometres along the coast from larger neighbour Malaga to the east and almost 80 kilometres away from Gibraltar to the west. The population has increased rapidly in recent years and is currently around the 120,000 mark, booming after its ear-marking in the 1950s as a potential hotspot by Marquis don Ricardo Soriano and his nephew, Prince Alfonso Hohenlohe. The town’s history starts long before the 20th century however; in the surrounding area there have been ancient Phoenician and Carthaginian architectural finds. During the period of Roman rule the city was named Salduba before taking on its current name when the Moors were in power. After the Arab Moors did claim dominion over the area they decided to build a castle with walls around its surrounds in order to ensure a safe environment and to create some sort of buffer. Like with the rest of Spain, the Reconquista saw the downfall of the Moorish empire and so in 1485 Spaniards reclaimed the area for themselves as they sought to establish some of their own authority on the planet. Over the subsequent centuries there was some population growth but by the 1940s the town was still fairly small. It was from 1953 that the explosive expansion took place thanks to its pin-pointing as a chic resort. Only a year later Hotel Marbella Club opened which was a stylish and classy hotel and proved a hit with the film stars and some of the world’s other big names. Even Saudi Arabian Prince Fahd had well-established links with Marbella, visiting frequently from 1974 until his death in 2005. Under a recent, if controversial, mayor Marbella has experienced investment and a landscape drive leading to further expansion. Throughout the late mayor’s term in office there was much infighting and turbulence leading to paralysis in the local government.

A particularly nice area to visit when staying in Marbella is the Old Town with its Orange Square focal point. This part is surrounded by whitewashed houses and three historical buildings – the town hall, the oldest church in the town and the old governor’s house. The old town stems from the times of the Reconquest and is bordered by parts of the old Arab protection wall. There are numerous other attractions and things to do in Marbella, not least a bathe on the beaches or a swim in the sea. The most popular and well-known beaches are Fontanilla, Bajadilla and Fuerte, while there are various others stretched out along the town’s 26 kilometres of coast. The port area and the Golden Mile in particular stand out for their stylish restaurants, bars and clubs and do indeed prove popular with all sorts of people for a night out. There are also parks, gardens and golf courses as well as museums and art galleries all serving to present an excellent place to visit and stay while on holiday.

Due to its popularity among the celebrities and film stars Marbella is familiar with the likes of actor Sean Connery making their home in the region. It has also seen the camera crews roll through for a couple of television shows and films, including Syriana and Munich.

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