This city is considered an elite resort of all Spain, where many Europeans go and slightly less than our compatriots. Marbella is a harmonious combination of new technologies with centuries-old traditions. It is necessary to take into account that some years 70 ago, Marbella was only a small village, where less than a thousand people lived. To date, at least 130 thousand people live here. And also a bunch of a bunch of tourists who "opened" Marbella in the middle of the last century. The place is very romantic, and even its name, which is a compound of two words, means "a lot of water" and "mountain". So eat, yes.
A few words about what sights can be visited in the beautiful and luxurious city of Marbella.
Sea Prospect (Avenida Del Mar)
On this street in the very center of the city, behind Park La Alameda, there is a collection of ten sculptures Salvador Dali. This, of course, is famous for this, and many people come to the city almost to take a walk on this avenue. In addition, the wider, the pedestrian street laid out by marble attracts fountains and benches. The car can be left in the central underground garage. The alley ends dear along the sea, and there is a beach behind it.
Port of Puerto Banus (Puerto Banus Port)
This port is 8 kilometers from Marbella. This is a great pleasure building. The port is moored by fashionable yachts for which you can skit. Well, maybe even ride if the tools allow. The place is beautiful, very clean, the water is transparent, the nature is beautiful, Eh! The port is relatively young, built in 1970. In general, Puerto Banus is a very expensive place where rich Europeans are resting. For example, somewhere here is mooring the Shaf London yacht, which belongs to the King of Saudi Arabia. Nonlago! The embankment connecting the port with the city, called "Golden Mileu" - for her luxury mansions and villas.
Old Town of Marbella
Old town of Elite Marbella is a great place for walking. Old city is small and very cozy streets, small cafes and elegant boutiques. Completely special place!
Orange Square (La Plaza de Los Naranjos)
This area is located in the center of the Old Quarter, next to the main street. The construction of the square was still already in the 15th century! On the square is the building of the city mayor, and the square itself surrounds old alleys with snow-white buildings and residential buildings. Well, called the square so because it is drowning in the shadow of orange trees. The place is very picturesque. In addition to the mayor's office, there are other beautiful buildings, art galleries, shops, cafes. And also, the fortress walls built during the Arab dominion of the city. Orange trees make this area special, and it is particularly pleasant to observe how the seasons change the appearance of the area - then the trees are covered with snow-white flowers, the branches are progressing under the weight of the fruits. Romance!
Monastery and Chapel of Santiago (Ermita de Santiago)
The little Catholic Church, erected in the 15th century, is a pretty famous attraction of the city. It is located on the square of oranges, which I wrote above, and is the oldest Christian temple in Marbella. Chapel with a rectangular non-tiled roof, richly decorated inner decoration in the Mauritan style must be visited.
Address: Plaza Los Naranjos, 9
Park de la Alameda (Parque de la Alameda)
The park near the embankment is popular and from citizens, and tourists. It's very cool to stroll, admire the tropical plants, sit at the fountain in the traditional Andalusian style. And here, cultural events are often held and live music concerts are held.
Museum Bonsái (Museo Del Bonsái)
This museum is in the beautiful park Arroyo de la Represa. Actually, here you can admire the bonsai collection (trees in miniature, Chinese art), as already clear from the name.
Address: Avenida Doctor Maíz Viñals
Museum of modern Spanish engraving (Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo)
The museum opened its doors in 1992 before the guests. It is located in the former hospital of the 16th century, Bazan. In this museum you can admire the works of such masters like Picasso, Joan Miro, Anthony Tapies, Eduardo Chilide and many others.
Church of the incarnation of Our Lady (Iglesia de la Encarnación)
Iglesia de la Enkarnasion was built in about the 17th century. This building is very important for local residents. Inside the small temple in the style of Baroque, you can admire the statues of saints of patrons (for example, Saint Bernabe). Also inside there is one of the largest in the field of musical organs, which is called Sol Major - a big sun. The church is open from 8.30 to 20.00 from Tuesday to Saturday, on Sunday the same, but with breaks during the day, on Monday, the day off. This church is located on Plaza De La Iglesia.
Square of St. Christ (Plaza de Santo Cristo)
The area can be found in the historic part of Marbella, in the Bario Alto district. In the center of the square there is a beautiful fountain with the statue of the Virgin Mary, facing the chapel. The main attraction of Santo Cristo De La Vera Cruz, and the Flamenco School, which is considered to be the best. In Marbella As for the chapel, it is worth noting that it was built in the 15th century, the truth of the century in 18 was specifically reconstructed and completed. The chapel with a tiled roof and white walls can be seen from afar. More precisely, it can be seen first its square bell tower covered with colored ceramic icing.
Ruins of the Church of St. Pedro from Alcantara (Basilica San Pedro De Alcántara or Basílica Paleocristiana)
This is a very important monument of archeology, which belongs to the 6th century of our era. This is one of the ancient examples of Christian churches of the Pyrenean Peninsula. The existence of Basilica was recognized only at the beginning of the 20th century. Today you can go to admire the ruins of the Church (15 minutes drive from the center of Marbella to the west along the coast). Many exhibits from the found church are located in the National Archaeological Museum of the country.
URB address. Linda Vista Playa, C / Eucaliptos, San Pedro Alcántara