Marbella. Jewel of the Mediterranean for Culture Lovers
Being one of the important beach resorts of the Costa del Sol Spain, Marbella is pretty much preferred among locals.Annual festival Feria de San Bernabe in June catches huge tourist traffic.
Though the feria will likely take up most of your time, take a moment away from the feria frenzy and catch a glimpse of Marbella as it really is. Tourists can enjoy the natural beauty of Marbella in those beautifully decorated parks covered with orange trees, while reaching the Moorish history at those castles and churches.
Whether you stay in a four star hotel, a villa, a hostal or camp and whether you are on your honeymoon or family vacation, you will find everything you desire in Marbella.After stopping in at a Beach Bar called a Chiringuito and partake in some nice spanish grilled sardines, you can take a nice swim in the Mediterranean!
A few moments away you can lose yourself in the maze of side streets with its whitewashed shops and houses with lovely handcrafted pottery and arches of bouganvillae.You will feel as if you have stepped back in time
Romans were the first who discovered Marbella about 1600 BC and developed it as a trading town and agricultural settlement with the name “Salduba”. Moors conquered the town in the year 711 AD and named it as “Marbi-la”, and hence came the name Marbella.
There is a wide variety of tourist attractions in Marbella..that is, if you can be torn away from the sun, sea and sand!There is no dearth of sightseeing in Marbella; the town offers a long list of options from beaches to historical monuments. Also known as Orange Square, the Plaza de Naranjos is home to Marbella’s history. A day long visit can drive you to the 18th century built Incarnation Church, Town Hall, the Magistrate’s House and the town’s first Christian temple which together gives you a picture of the historical and artistic view of the place.
You can also find some more sightseeing options in terms of a Castle, Mudejar Gothic style built Saint John’s Chapel, the Bazan Hospital which homes a Spanish engraving museum; and the Cortijo de Miraflores exhibition hall.
Apart from tourist attractions, the town offers some great opportunities to enjoy all sorts of adventure sports like diving, horse riding, skiing, surfing, sailing, etc.Amid the hustle bustle of Marbella flea markets, you can collect a range of goods from clothes, food to rare antiques.
There is no shortage of shopping in Marbella, that is for sure.It’s not exaggerating to compare Puerto Banus with Beverly Hills while shopping in Marbella.Rows of million dollar boats take refuge in this resort-like marina{Puerto Banus} displays fine facilities for water sport enthusiasts with herds of boats~Hundreds of yachts and marine vessels dock in Puerto Banus~Many boats and vessels are docked in Marbella~The marina and resort is host to million dollar yachts~Yachst and boats in the marina Puerto BanusEmerald water of marina gives refuse to number of boats and yachts.The waterfront lined with enticing restaurants and clubs, with yachts and boats on the bay, is a great place to hang on.
After finishing your 7 euro cup of coffee in Puerto Banus, you should try and visit Marbella or some inland towns.It won’t take much time but about an hour to reach some other places in and around Marbella, which include Malaga, Mijas and Ronda.All cities and towns of Spain have their own individuality.
Marbella is not only a tourist paradise but also a welcome place for culture lovers while visiting those ancient villas or observing Picasso’s paintings and Roman mosaics or praising traditional custom and modern dance!