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Marbella Spain has a lot to offer

The Andalusia region has lots to offer in modern amenities and cultural history. Marbella Spain has a prestige as a playground for the rich and is an important resort for the Costa del Sol economy. Numerous celebrities take vacations here and the marina is full of luxury yachts. Visitors like the beaches, casinos and designer label shops. The city has been made as backdrop to several movies and television shows, namely Nip/Tuck, George Clooney’s Syriana and Spielberg’s Munich.

Marbella was a fishing village before it it become a tourist magnet

The city started as a humble fishing village and grew into the tourist magnet we see today, served by the airport at Malaga. The Puerto Banus Marina is very pleasant to walk around and explore the bars and restaurants. Dining in Marbella Spain offers fine international menus along with Italian restaurants, a British restaurant and those specializing in seafood. The traditional dish of paella is a well known choice.

If you are visiting Marbella Spain you must try and book your accommodation at Gran Hotel Guadalpin Marbella & Spa, It’s the best accommodation in town.

It’s not all luxury living here; there is a fascinating historical quarter in the old part of the city, which traces back to 1600BC. The Moors from Islamic North Africa left a legacy of amazing architecture in the region and there is a Moor style castle here. The narrow streets and houses contemplate the Moor influence as well as the Spanish. Orange Square is famous for its beautiful buildings and its 16th century Town Hall. There are also shops, art galleries and bistros in addition to a Tourist Information Office where one can get beneficial information and street maps.

Discover the multiple museums at Marbella Spain

There are multiple museums in the city and the most unusual one is the Bonsai Museum. This has an international honor and displays more than 500 examples from forty different species. Some of the miniature trees have originated in the local Marbella Spain area and others are from as remote afield as China. The museum is in a adorable lakeland setting and there are turtles to see in the lake.

Sport is fondly followed here and the resort is famous for its excellent golf courses, some of which were designed by ace professional golfers. Marbella Spain is not at a distance from the Sierra Nevada mountain range, where there are facilities for skiing. For lovers of horse racing, a recently constructed racecourse is a moment drive away. The Hipodromo Mijas Costa is constructed for all weather conditions and operates throughout the year, some races run on floodlit nights during the summer. Race fans can zest the bars and restaurants at the track. There are also chances to sail and play tennis.

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