Marbella on the Costa del Sol

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Marbella on the Costa del Sol

Marbella, with its yacht marina, numerous golf courses and luxury shops, is generally considered a playground for the movie stars and royalty. The more than 300 days of sunshine a year make it a popular tourist destination.

Local Life

Marbella has numerous towering apartment buildings and a relatively large English-speaking population. La Cañada shopping centre has quite a few English high-street shops and a UK-style workout centre. The city's famous Golden Mile is lined with luxury residences, shops and beautiful gardens. 

Flowers abound in Marbella, especially in the striking, white-washed, old town area. The 16th century town hall in Plaza de los Naranjos (Plaza of the Oranges), has among the most beautiful gardens in town. The plaza is named after the numerous orange trees lining the streets there. The plaza is considered the heart of the city and has numerous galleries, shops, bars, churches and bistros.

The city has a vibrant City Theatre of Marbella (Teatro Cuidad de Marbella) which features many music events and shows through out the year. 

• Events at the City Theatre of Marbella and elsewhere can be found on the AngloINFO What's On Guide

Leisure Activities In and Around Marbella

The excellent weather in Marbella makes it possible to engage in outdoor activities year-round. There are more then 12 beaches and water sports are very popular. Golf is also a primary draw of the area as there are over 40 area golf courses to choose from. Tennis and horse riding are also quite popular.

Every Monday the local market takes place at the fairgrounds in Marbella.

• More information can be found on the INFOrmation Page: Markets on the Costa del Sol

Marbella Information and Contacts

• See AngloINFO INFOrmation Page Emergency Services to the Costa del Sol

Local Marbella resources

• For English-speaking restaurants in Marbella, see The AngloFILE Restaurants: Marbella
• For English-speaking pubs in Marbella, see the AngloFILE: Bars: Marbella
• For hotels in Marbella, see the AngloFILE: Hotels: Marbella
• For property in Marbella, see the AngloFILE: Estate Agents: Marbella