Marbella, Costa del Sol, Andalucia, Spain


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Marbella is popular holiday destination with an up-market image due to its designer stores and close proximity to Puerto Banus. Indeed, many photographs of Marbella show luxury yachts with exotic cars parked next to them and this is actually Puerto Banus located a few kilometers further up the highway. However, Marbella does have a smaller marina of its own with cafes and restaurants located on it. Immediately behind the marina is the promenade stretching across the length of beach. Marbella is also the location of the popular La Canada shopping centre which is probably the biggest and arguably the best on the coast.

The old part of the town, located behind the main high street is lovely to visit with interesting shops, delightful cafes and restaurants and magnificent buildings. The main focal point here is the Plaza de los Naranjos. The beautiful residential area of La Virginia is located a short distance away.

Marbella is approximately 35 miles from Malaga airport and is well served by the local highway, the A7 or the toll motorway, the E-15. Marbella has a permanent population of 100,000 but this figure increases dramatically during the summer months. Marbella is said to have its own microclimate, with sunny weather most of the year and mild winter conditions from November to March.

Marbella Marina Information