The city of Marbella
Marbella is a city in Andalusia, Spain, by the Mediterranean, situated in the province of Málaga , beneath La Concha. In 2000 the city had 98,823 inhabitants, in 2004, 116,234, in 2010 circa 135,000.
Marbella and the nearby Puerto Banús are important beach resorts of the Costa del Sol . The town is famous for being a playground for the rich and famous. Marbella is famed as an exclusive destination for wealthy tourists from Northern Europe, as well as the well-heeled from the UK , Ireland and Germany.
It is easy to reach other places, like Gibraltar and Algeciras, by bus. The area is also served by the A7 autovia, and the closest airport is at Málaga.
The area around Marbella is particularly popular with those who like golf. Marbella also hosts a WTA tennis tournament on red clay, the Andalucia Tennis Experience .
Sights in and around Marbella
Arabian wall
Bonsai museum
Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo
Old city centre
Playa de la Bajadilla (beach)
Playa de Fontanilla (beach)
Puerto Banús, a marina built by José Banús where Rolls-Royces and Ferraris meet yachts .
The Golden Mile featuring the Marbella Club Hotel and its beach club, as well as the late King Fahad's palace.
Encarnation's Church (Iglesia de la Encarnación). Oldest church in the city situated in the old-town.
Marbella is a city in Andalusia, Spain, by the Mediterranean, situated in the province of Málaga , beneath La Concha. In 2000 the city had 98,823 inhabitants, in 2004, 116,234, in 2010 circa 135,000.
Marbella and the nearby Puerto Banús are important beach resorts of the Costa del Sol . The town is famous for being a playground for the rich and famous. Marbella is famed as an exclusive destination for wealthy tourists from Northern Europe, as well as the well-heeled from the UK , Ireland and Germany.
It is easy to reach other places, like Gibraltar and Algeciras, by bus. The area is also served by the A7 autovia, and the closest airport is at Málaga.
The area around Marbella is particularly popular with those who like golf. Marbella also hosts a WTA tennis tournament on red clay, the Andalucia Tennis Experience .
Sights in and around Marbella
Arabian wall
Bonsai museum
Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo
Old city centre
Playa de la Bajadilla (beach)
Playa de Fontanilla (beach)
Puerto Banús, a marina built by José Banús where Rolls-Royces and Ferraris meet yachts .
The Golden Mile featuring the Marbella Club Hotel and its beach club, as well as the late King Fahad's palace.
Encarnation's Church (Iglesia de la Encarnación). Oldest church in the city situated in the old-town.
Annual events:
Festival of San Bernabe
on June 11 -
Sea festival of the Virgen del Carmen on July 16 - processions during the Semana Santa during Holy Week
Festival of San Bernabe
on June 11 -
Sea festival of the Virgen del Carmen on July 16 - processions during the Semana Santa during Holy Week
Source: Wikipedia
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