Marbella is one of the most prestigious resorts of the Costa del Sol. To neighboring Estepona stretches the so-called "Golden Mile", where the villas of the richest people in the world, including members of royal families, are located. No one will not prevent wealthy guests to spend money - on the initiative of the former mayor Jesus Hilya unreliable citizens were evicted outside Marbella, so the crime rate here is low.
The best private beaches in Marbella: Carihuela and San Pedro de Alcantara, free - Babalu, Cabopipo and Las Dunes. The most famous port - Puerto Banus, where you can visit boutiques, restaurants, entertainment centers, casinos, as well as admire the yachts of millionaires and stars.
Walk through the Old Town to see the Royal and Thieves' Towers of the Alcazaba Fortress, built in the 10th century. Check out the beautiful Plaza de los Naranjos (Orange Square), home to a 16th century fountain, the 15th century Ermita de Santiago Chapel, the Municipality and the House of the Correjidor (Viceroy of the King).
Take a break from the hustle and bustle at the Parque Arroyo de la Represa botanical garden, which slopes down to the waterfront. On its territory there is a bonsai museum with one of the best collections of miniature trees in Europe.
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The beautiful sea of Marbella
If you ask a Spaniard to name the most prestigious resort on the Costa del Sol, with a 90% probability he will name Marbella. Why has the formerly small fishing village become so popular? Could it be the 300+ days of sunshine a year? Or the legendary Andalusian cuisine? Or maybe the secret lies in the very name of the town? After all, "Marbella" translates from Spanish as "beautiful sea". Whether it is as beautiful as it is described, let's find out!
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