Old town & Orange Square
Partially surrounded by the ruins of an old Arab
wall with narrow white washed streets, old churches and squares,
as well as lots of fascinating shops and boutiques at the heart
of old town is Orange Square.
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Bonsai Museum
An exquisite exhibit of bonsai trees which is open
daily from 10 am to 13.30 and from 16.30 to 20.00. Located in Arroyo
de la Represa Park.
Telephone: 952 86 2926 for more information.
Municipal Art Gallery
This art gallery always has a good selection of
work by local artists and is open from 19.00 to 22.00 hours. Located
in José Palomo Square, s/n.
Telephone 952 82 5035 for more information.
Roman Villa & Roman
Baths
To the west of is the remains of the Roman Villa
at Rio Verde. It is noted for its well preserved mosaics. The ruins
of the roman bath houses are just a step from the beach at Guadalmina
to the west of San Pedro.
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Museum of
Spanish Contemporary Engravings
This building was formerly the residential palace
of the Mayor, Don Alonso de Bazán who later, in a
generous will, donated it to the town to serve as a hospital for
the poor. Today, the building carries out a noteworthy social service
as a museum, as well as housing the offices of the Marbella Cultural
Delegation. The museum is the first of its type in Spain and exhibits
works by Picasso, Miró, Tapies, Chillida
and several other famous painters.
Seafront promenade & beaches
The extensive promenade is ideal to experience and
join the Spanish in the traditional "paseo". Flanked
by pavement cafes, restaurants, this promenade is one of the most
attractive on the Costa del Sol and has the added advantage of being
within minutes of the centre of town.
Marbella Mosque
This beautiful temple overlooks the golden mile
just to the west of the city centre. It was the the first mosque
to be constructed since the re conquest in the fifteenth century.
Puerto Banus
Possibly the ultimate in coastal charisma. Puerto
Banus marina is located just west of Marbella. This is the place
to be pampered yacht side and ogle those fabulous luxury yachts
while sipping a drink at one of the many open air restaurants and
bars.
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Flea & Antique Market
Saturday morning only
Next to the bullring of Puerto Banus is a great
rambling flea market, a mini "Rastro" where you
can find everything from a wooden elephant to a woolly jumper. Prices
are good but you may need to haggle.
Parks & Gardens
Marbella prides is parks and gardens. Even the smallest
open spaces have been carefully planted with beautiful flowers.
Nagueles Park, Parque de las Medranas, Parque de la Constitucion,
La Alameda, King Fahiad Gardens are the names of the larger parks
and gardens.
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Surrounding Scenery
The magnificent mountain known as "La Concha"
(the shell) is part of a range that extends across the skyline to
the village of Ojén. Take the road to Ojén and turn
left into the beautiful park called Juanar, where the mountainside
is covered in pine trees, pinsapos, walnut and olive trees, as well
as wild orchids - and some wild animals, including Hispanic wild
goats, eagles and Royal owls. At one of its highest points stands
"El Mirador" where you can look down on one of
the most spectacular views of Marbella and its surroundings.
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