Marbella

In the old town of Marbella, fragments of history fly around your ears. Here you will find the old town hall, which was built in the 16th century in the Renaissance style. This town hall is located on the Plaza Naranjos, and also has a chapel with beautiful frescoes. The old city walls can also be found here, with remains from the Arab period. In addition to the square with its sights, you can also find the remains of an Arab castle in the center of Marbella, or in Spanish: Murallas del Castillo. Tip: A fun way to discover the old town is with this tapas and walking tour through the historic center.

Puerto Banus is the marina of Marbella which is located about 6 kilometers from the old city. It was built in 1970 and expanded in the 90s, against the wishes of many environmentalists. With prices that can go up to 500,000 euros per square meter, or rents of 4000 euros per day, this is one of the most expensive marinas in all of Europe. Here you will find a real piece of the jet set. Especially rich Arabs put their yachts to rest here. From the harbor you can also enter the richer part of Marbella, where all the golf courses and villas are located. The place to spot the jet set!

The Avenida del Mar is a street in Marbella center that is filled with various works of art. And not just any works of art. For example, there are several statues of Salvador Dali, a surrealist from the beginning of the twentieth century, and one of the most important Spanish artists in Spanish history.

The Iglesia Mayor de la Encarnacion is an old church in the center of Marbella. On the warm summer days of Marbella, this place is perfect to look around for half an hour to an hour between the fresh walls of the old building. You will find various paintings here and also gold leaf ornaments and decorations. In other words, the Iglesia Mayor de la Encarnacion is not ashamed of its own wealth.