Sightseeing in Marbella - what to see. Complete travel guide

Marbella is a city located not far away from the city of Malaga in Andalusia. Marbella belongs to Costa del Sol region. Just like Malaga this place is a luxurious Spanish resort, which is home and rest destination for aristocrats, the elite of society, movie stars, celebrities and sports stars.

The main historical and cultural center of the city is Plaza de Los Naranjos, which is also known as the location of amazing architectural monuments. Among them are the building of the City Council with the municipal museum built in 1568, which contains items discovered during archaeological excavations, the royal house of the governor with a gallery and a magnificent carved balcony with an iron ornament decorated in the Gothic-Mudejar style, Hermite de Santiago tower-chapel and the beautiful Renaissance fountain, as well as Santa Maria de la Encarnacion - a majestic church of the XVII century.

Roman epoch has also left its imprint on the town and so now tourists are able to visit baths built in the III century in the city’s suburbs and lovely stained glass mosaics in Villa de Rio Verde. Arroyo de la Represa is considered the central park of Marbella. In this park is located the Bonsai Museum, which exhibits a collection of unique plants. The trading zone of the old town is situated among the labyrinths of winding streets like Huerta Chica, Solano, Peral, Arphe, Portada, and avenues Avenida Ramon, Cajal and Avenida Nabeul. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

An attractive tourist destination is the Puerto Banus port area. It is perfect for walks and photo sessions. Here you can admire snow-white yachts, order an interesting sea excursion or just relax in one of the cozy restaurants and taste specialties from seafood. On the territory of the port, there are also preserved historical buildings. The most interesting is the old tower. In the evening, the port area is transformed beyond recognition. The most popular nightclubs and discos are opened on its territory. It is possible to rest and have fun until morning.

In Marbella, there are many interesting symbolic monuments. The monument of Don Juan is very popular among unmarried women. If you believe a beautiful legend, then all the ladies who will go around this monument will inevitably find their chosen one and marry within a year. The monument is located near the coast on a small hill, with a wonderful view of the port from its surrounding area.

Loving of natural beauty and familiarity with other outstanding monuments can be combined during a walk in the Alameda Park. It is the largest and most beautiful park in the city. On the territory of the park, hundreds of tropical plants and flowers grow. Interesting features of the park are beautiful benches, which were decorated with traditional Andalusian tiles. There are convenient walking paths along the territory of the park, and also many interesting sculptures can be found among the exotic plants in the park.

Near the park, the world-famous Avenida del Mar Boulevard starts. Its main decoration is the sculptures of Salvador Dali, which are presented here without any fences. All visitors can approach the sculptures, touch them and take pictures from all convenient positions. This boulevard is equipped with a very comfortable and beautiful walking area.

An important historical attraction for the city is the Town Hall building, which has preserved its unique original features for over a hundred years. Now in the historical building is located the Municipal Museum, which houses a priceless collection of archaeological finds. The museum is especially valuable for the collection of exhibits dating back to the Neolithic and Paleolithic age. It is visited not only by ordinary tourists, but also by professional scientists.