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Marbella is the choice of the rich and famous. The resort is large and stylish, with around 28km of beaches. Set against the stunning backdrop of the "La Concha" mountain Marbella is a mixture of old and new, with stylish apartments lining the seafront while typical Andalusian houses are to be found along the picturesque alleys of Marbella 's Old Town . A favourite area to visit is the beautiful Plaza de los Naranjos in the Old Quarter, meaning " Orange Plaza " it is aptly named and especially beautiful when the orange blossoms are in bloom, it's also surrounded by restaurants and cafés making it a perfect place to unwind and watch the world go by.

Marbella 's main boulevard is home to many stylish boutiques and shops, while the gardens at "Parque de la Alameda" make a nice place to sit and relax, dedicated to the artist Salvador Dali, there are copies of his sculptures along it's length and leading down to the promenade. The "Parque de la Constitución's" own little ampitheatre is the venue for outdoor productions during the summer months.

Marbella 's marina is neither as famous nor as glamorous as it's better known sister, Puerto Banus, but the Marina Marbella area is the place to find fresh fish, with it's live fish market providing many of the restaurants in the area with their fish. The Paseo Maritimo borders the sandy beaches and stretches from Marbella right along to Puerto Banus.

As one leaves the center of Marbella heading west one travels along the famous "Golden Mile", so called for the palatial beach front villas that make the area some of the most expensive real estate in Europe. The "Golden Mile" is also home to the Marbella Club Hotel , founded in the 1950's, the five star luxury hotel founded Marbella 's reputation as a playground for the rich and famous. Nowaday's celebrities and dignities include the likes of King Fahd of Saudi Arabia , who has a summer palace and mosque on the Golden Mile.

Marbella has a distinctly cosmopolitan feel to it, more so than the other main towns on the Costa del Sol , local celebrities include Sean Connery, Melanie Griffith & Antonio Banderas (who originally came from Malaga ). It's not suprising then that it is often compared with the likes of Monaco and Portofino .

Marbella is one of the Mediterraneans most representative tourist venues and a top favourite for travellers.

Its impressive infrastructure of yacht harbours, golf courses, medical facilities, its closeness to Malaga airport are key features, along with good roads, and a beautiful, safe and uniquely historic urban environment.

Marbella also has an exceptionally mild microclimate, protected by the impressive Sierra Blanca mountain range, and a cosmopolitan atmosphere provided by a broad mix of nationalities, races and religions coexisting side by side.

But although a modern town, Marbella is full of history, found in every corner of the "old town", with its Moorish castle, and famous " Orange Square ". There is something for everyone in Marbella , from its spectacular natural environment and outstanding beaches to its most sophisticated hotels and super restaurants offering refined cooking from around the world.

This center of the Jet-Set and Show Business offers beautiful boulevards, parks and gardens, as well as those romantic narrow lanes in the best Moorish or Andalusian tradition that make Marbellas unmistakable personality.

Great beaches, great climate (with an average temperature of 18,7 deg.C all the year), and a unique offer in sports, gastronomy and entertainment ... a visit of Marbella is a guarantee for unforgetable exclusive holidays

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