There are some many great reasons to visit Marbella.
Marbella
Marbella is known as a glamorous resort town and is a favourite location with the rich and famous, boosted by foreign residents who are seduced by the lifestyle. But there's plenty for ordinary folk to see and enjoy too in southern Spain's answer to St Tropez.
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MARBELLA OVERVIEW
The old town with its narrow cobbled streets and flower-filled plazas is packed with delightful shops and art galleries selling pretty clothes and accessories, and handmade wares. One of the prettiest spots is the fabled orange tree-filled Plaza de los Naranjos, which is located just off the main street and is home to the 16th-century town hall and tourist office, where you can pick up a detailed map and other visitor information. For more contemporary fashions, Puerto Banus has all the top international designer stores.
Marbella's history stretches back to Roman times - you can see beautifully preserved mosaics at a villa and baths near the town.
In terms of eating out, Marbella's gastronomic scene is second to none, with everything from vegetarian and vegan cafes, to beachfront chiringuitos, and Michelin-starred restaurants.
And of course the beaches are second to none - most visitors come to Marbella to enjoy the sun, sea and sand, which has been drawing expatriate communities since the 1950s when Prince Alfonso de Hohenlohe fell in love with the place and built a beachfront house, drawing all the starriest Hollywood celebs.
If your visit inspires you to consider living in Marbella, have a look at the neighbourhoods or districts that make this such a charming place to live or perhaps visit on an excursion and decide afterwards. Don't miss Puerto Banus.
Ideally located in Marbella, Hotel Lima - Adults Recommended offers air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace. 200 metres from Venus Beach and 300 metres from El Faro Beach, the property features a restaurant and a bar. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
Gran Guadalpin Banus has direct beach access and is a 15-minute walk from the centre of Puerto Banus in Marbella. It offers an outdoor pool, wellness centre, gym and free Wi-Fi. All air-conditioned rooms at Gran Guadalpin Banus feature flat-screen TV and a safe. All have a private balcony, some with sea views, and the bathroom comes with a hairdryer and toiletries.
Guests can enjoy an authentic Andalusian experience in this whitewashed townhouse in Marbella's old town. La Morada Mas Hermosa offers free Wi-Fi throughout and an Andalusian patio.
Hotel Pyr Marbella is located in the centre of Puerto Banus, 300 metres from the beach. Pyr Marbella offers studios with terrace or balcony with table and chairs and private bathroom with bath tub and hairdryer.
Set in a picturesque Golf Valley, The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa, Benahavis, Marbella has a spa, 27-hole golf course, free 24-hour gym and 2 swimming pools surrounded by gardens.
Barceló Marbella is in Guadalmina, 10 minutes’ drive from Puerto Banús on the Costa del Sol. It boasts a seasonal outdoor pool and is just 200 metres from Guadalmina Golf Club.
This family-run hotel is set in a privileged spot in San Pedro de Alcántara centre, a 20-minute walk from the beach and a 5-minute drive to Puerto Banus Marina. It offers a rooftop sun terrace.
All of the rooms at Hotel Doña Catalina feature air-conditioning and include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen cable TV and a private bathroom.
Just 150 metres from Marbella Beach, Hotel El Faro Marbella has an outdoor pool and a large terrace. The air-conditioned studios and apartments all have a balcony and satellite TV.
The apartments and studios at El Faro come with free WiFi and a kitchen with utensils. All have a lounge area, and safes can be rented.
Built in the style of an Andalusian village, with pretty streets and squares, Globales Pueblo Andaluz is located in San Pedro de Alcántara. It offers an outdoor swimming pool and tennis court.
Each spacious room features a satellite TV. There is a private bathroom with a bath or shower. A safe is available to rent.
An outdoor pool and rooms with balconies are on offer at Cortijo Blanco. Situated 500 metres from Linda Vista Beach, it is set in traditional Andalusian-style buildings in attractive gardens.
Set in Marbella, NH Marbella lies just 5 minutes' walk from the seafront and 20 minutes' from the centre of Marbella. Free WiFi and outdoor pool are featured.
Situated in San Pedro de Alcántara, this NH is just 1.3 km from the beach and 5 minutes’ by car from Puerto Banus. It offers free WiFi, and rooms feature air conditioning and a balcony.
From the roof-top terrace guests can enjoy views of the surrounding area.
Offering an outdoor swimming pool, Alanda Marbella Hotel is a 5-star hotel situated in Marbella's Golden Mile, just 3 km from Puerto Banus. Free WiFi is available throughout.
Iberostar Marbella Coral Beach is located just 1 km from central Puerto Banús. Set among lush palm gardens, the complex features outdoor pools with sun loungers, beach club, gym and rooms with private balcony. Free high speed WiFi is available throughout.
Hard Rock Hotel Marbella - Puerto Banús has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Marbella. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and free WiFi. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and room service.
This stylish hotel is 500 metres from the beach in a quiet area of Marbella. It features an outdoor pool, beach club, rooms with balconies or terrace and free Wi-Fi. Puerto Banús is 15 km away.
Set within beautiful gardens on the sea front, Marbella Beach Resort offers elegantly furnished rooms with a balcony, TV and CD player. The apartments have direct access to the beach.
Welcome to Puente Romano Beach Resort, the Mediterranean's most vibrant place to be. Puente Romano Beach Resort is a member of “Leading Hotels of the World”, and is located on the south coast of Spain, on the famous “Golden Mile”.
Hotel Central is a cosy hotel in a quiet, small street in Marbella’s charming old town, 5 minutes' walk from the beach. Each of its rooms comes with free Wi-Fi and a plasma-screen TV.
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