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Food scene
La Plage Casanis
Our favorite local beach bar. Ask for Yves or Zazou.
Trocadero Arena
A real classic in Marbella. always a treat.
Lobito de Mar
178 Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de HohenloheAbsolute best fish restaurant. Very cool decor.
Fun atmosphere with great tapas like food in centre of puente romano.
201 locals recommend
BIBO DANI GARCIA
s/n Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de HohenloheFun atmosphere with great tapas like food in centre of puente romano.
Mamzel Marbella
Be ready to get entertained :)
Luuma is a wonderful Belgian team bringing new flavours to Marbella. great view with relaxed atmosphere
19 locals recommend
Karma Beach Marbella
204 C. Playa HermosaLuuma is a wonderful Belgian team bringing new flavours to Marbella. great view with relaxed atmosphere
South Beach Marbella
124 Av. del LimonarNosso is a cool trendy local beach bar
City/town information
The capital of Andalucía, Seville is a lively and fascinating city. Plaza de España overwhelms due to its size and many fountains, bridges and iridescent tiles. The cathedral of Seville is the third largest in the world whilst the Reales Alcazares Palace is the oldest occupied Royal palace in Europe with a stunning blend of architectural styles.
436 locals recommend
Seville
The capital of Andalucía, Seville is a lively and fascinating city. Plaza de España overwhelms due to its size and many fountains, bridges and iridescent tiles. The cathedral of Seville is the third largest in the world whilst the Reales Alcazares Palace is the oldest occupied Royal palace in Europe with a stunning blend of architectural styles.
The Alhambra is a must !
Alhambra – The most magnificent of Moorish castles. As the seat of the Nasrid dynasty in the emirate of Granada, the Alhambra complex was the height of learning and civilisation during the Moorish reign there between roughly the 11th and 15th centuries. With well-preserved remnants of the military fortifications, the royal Nasrid palace and the stunning Generalife gardens (as well as some later Christian additions), the Alhambra is one of Spain’s principal tourist attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage site. A must see! Book tickets in advance as entrance to the palace is strictly limited.
491 locals recommend
Granada
The Alhambra is a must !
Alhambra – The most magnificent of Moorish castles. As the seat of the Nasrid dynasty in the emirate of Granada, the Alhambra complex was the height of learning and civilisation during the Moorish reign there between roughly the 11th and 15th centuries. With well-preserved remnants of the military fortifications, the royal Nasrid palace and the stunning Generalife gardens (as well as some later Christian additions), the Alhambra is one of Spain’s principal tourist attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage site. A must see! Book tickets in advance as entrance to the palace is strictly limited.
La Mezquita – Along with the Alhambra in Granada, the Mezquita was the other Andalucían capital of Moorish culture and learning, housing the biggest library in the world at the time. The Mezquita “Mosque-Cathedral” is also a UNESCO World Heritage site owing to its important history. Originally a Roman temple, the Christian Visigoths built a church on its remains; in 711 the conquering Moors split it into Muslim and Christian halves until in 784 the ruling caliph demolished the building and rebuilt a grand Mosque on the site. More than 700 years later, the Catholic Kings converted the structure once again into a church. The result today is an idiosyncratic mix of Christian and Muslim elements, with the Catholic cathedral seemingly plopped into the centre of a decidedly Arabic, Muslim structure with its internal forest of pillars and arches.
179 locals recommend
Córdoba
La Mezquita – Along with the Alhambra in Granada, the Mezquita was the other Andalucían capital of Moorish culture and learning, housing the biggest library in the world at the time. The Mezquita “Mosque-Cathedral” is also a UNESCO World Heritage site owing to its important history. Originally a Roman temple, the Christian Visigoths built a church on its remains; in 711 the conquering Moors split it into Muslim and Christian halves until in 784 the ruling caliph demolished the building and rebuilt a grand Mosque on the site. More than 700 years later, the Catholic Kings converted the structure once again into a church. The result today is an idiosyncratic mix of Christian and Muslim elements, with the Catholic cathedral seemingly plopped into the centre of a decidedly Arabic, Muslim structure with its internal forest of pillars and arches.
Ronda
Perfect day trip :)
Golf
Cabopino Golf Marbella
s/n Urb. Artola Bajagorgeous views and very local and affordable.
Golf Rio Real Village
Beautiful pine tree golf course which goes down to the sea.
Marbella Club Golf Resort
Great driving range and views. very affordable
Neighborhoods
Old town of Marbella is super charming. Hunt around for some original restaurants and tapas bars.
545 locals recommend
Marbella
Old town of Marbella is super charming. Hunt around for some original restaurants and tapas bars.
Bling bling of Marbella. get ready to heat the credit cards.
Big boats , flash sports cars ,and expensive boutiques .
91 locals recommend
Puerto Banús
Bling bling of Marbella. get ready to heat the credit cards.
Big boats , flash sports cars ,and expensive boutiques .
Museums
Museums – among the very most popular museums are the Picasso Museum and Picasso birthplace museum, the Carmen Thyssen museum of mostly 19th century Spanish paintings, and the Contemporary Art Centre. From 2015 the Pompidou satellite museum with pieces on loan from the famous Pompidou Centre in Paris will be open.
1797 locals recommend
Picasso Museum Málaga
8 C. San AgustínMuseums – among the very most popular museums are the Picasso Museum and Picasso birthplace museum, the Carmen Thyssen museum of mostly 19th century Spanish paintings, and the Contemporary Art Centre. From 2015 the Pompidou satellite museum with pieces on loan from the famous Pompidou Centre in Paris will be open.
Carmen Thyssen Museum Malaga
Calle CompañíaKids Activities
Great place for entertaining kids with Zip lines and canopy adventures .
149 locals recommend
Aventura Amazonia
2 Av. Valeriano RodríguezGreat place for entertaining kids with Zip lines and canopy adventures .
Best sandy beaches of Marbella with lots of water activities from paddle board , body board ,surf and kitesurf.
58 locals recommend
Dunas de Artola o Cabopino
Best sandy beaches of Marbella with lots of water activities from paddle board , body board ,surf and kitesurf.
Cableski & Wake Board Center
perfect day out with the kids :)
Need for speed ? Largest circuit in southern Spain.
6 locals recommend
Campillos Karting Circuit KartCenter
Km. 101 A-384Need for speed ? Largest circuit in southern Spain.
Aqualand Torremolinos
10 C. CubaSplash !
Supermarket
El Corte Ingles Puerto Banus
Calle Ramón ArecesCarrefour in Elviria has just been renovated and has a fantastic butchers, fishmonger , veg area and wine selection
Carrefour Market
km.192 Autovía del MediterráneoCarrefour in Elviria has just been renovated and has a fantastic butchers, fishmonger , veg area and wine selection