Marbella Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Spain
About Marbella
The beaches with its fine sand and the Mediterranean with its clean water are the main attractions of Marbella. A variety of activities, both on land and sea are available, as is shopping, eating and nightlife. The city itself has a long history, being settled by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC. Later on came the Romans and Moors, who have left traces in the city. The Moors called the city Marbil-la, probably derived from an earlier Iberian name. Much of the current old town dates from the 15th and 16th centuries, when Marbella had once again become part of Spain. Later on the city was a centre of iron mining industry. Some of the first hotels were built in the 1920s, but the Spanish Civil War brought the development to a stop. After World War II, Marbella emerged as a popular destin
Top Attractions in Marbella
Explore the best things to see and do in Marbella:
- ★Avenida del Mar
- ★Capilla del Santo Sepulcro
- ★Capilla de San Juan de Dios
- ★Ermita de Santiago
- ★Guadalmina Club de Golf
- ★Moorish walls
- ★Museo del Grabado
- ★Nuestra Señora de la Encarnacion
Where to Eat in Marbella
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Amàre Beach
- 🍴Bar El Estrecho
- 🍴Casa del Corregidor
- 🍴Casa Tua
- 🍴El Salón
- 🍴La Taberna del Pinxto
Where to Stay in Marbella
- 🏨Albergue Juvenil Inturjoven
- 🏨Amare Marbella Beach Hotel
- 🏨Gran Melia Don Pepe
- 🏨Hostal Paco
- 🏨Hotel Boutique B51 Puerto Banús
- 🏨Hotel Fuerte Marbella
Marbella Travel Guide Sections
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