Marbella
Once
just a small fishing village, Marbella has grown into
a world class tourist destination and cosmopolitan
residential town. It’s micro-climate and spectacular
setting, between the mountains and the Mediterranean
continues to attract visitors and residents from around
the world, at the same time retaining its historical
charm with the historical centre of narrow streets
and white washed Andalusian village houses. Amenities
abound with excellent shopping, restaurant and leisure
facilities.
Airports
Málaga (50km)
Beaches
Las Chapas, Los Monteros, Cable Rio Real, Venus-Bajandilla,
Fontanilla, Los Nagueles and Rio Verde beaches, all
with bar and restaurant facilities. Town beaches with
breakwaters, flanked by long, palm fringed promenade.
Golf Courses & Sporting
Facilities
Marbella Golf Club (1km), Golf Rio Real (1 km), Golf
Valley (see Puerto Banús introduction for Golf
Valley Clubs). Poli-deportivo (municipal facilities
with tennis, padel tennis, basketball, football, gymnasiums,
swimming pool), El Casco Tennis Club (5km). Many private
gymnasiums.
International Schools
EIC (4 km), Swans Primary School, Calpe College (10km)
Points of Interest
Museum of Contempory Spanish Engraving (Museo del
Grabado Español). Old town with remains of
old Castillo walls and Ermita de Santiago, 15th century
chapel. Bonsai Museum and Gardens, Parque de Alameda
& Parque Constitucion (outdoor performances throughout
the summer)
Shopping
High street shopping on Avda. Ricardo Soriano. Smaller
boutiques etc. in the old town. Commercial Centres
at La Cañada (Ojen Road) and nearby Puerto
Banús.
Local Markets
Mondays at the Recinto Ferial (near the Poligono Industrial.)
Saturdays at the bullring in Puerto Banús.
Recommended Restaurants
Bar California (corner of Ricardo Soriano and Ojen
Road) specializing in seafood.
Zoizoi (old town), international cuisine.
La Pesquera (several restaurants located in the old
town and promenade), Mediterranean cuisine.
Gulzar, Indian restaurant located behind the Skol
building on the promenade.
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