Marbella - guide to Marbella see also hotels in Marbella

Marbella is an upmarket city in Andalusia, Spain, by the Mediterranean, situated in the region of Málaga, beneath the Sierra Blanca. . The area around Marbella is particularly popular with those who like Golf.

Marbella is located on the Costa del Sol. Marbella is Spain's answer to St Tropez - a favoured haunt of the rich and famous.

Marbella is one of the Mediterranean's premier holiday resorts, However for the ultimate in coastal appeal it would be hard to beat Puerto Banus, just west of the town. This is the place to watch the world go by or window shop at one of several of the world renowned fashion houses and boutiques. The port has grown considerably over the years and now includes a casino, commercial shopping centre. There are a number of hotels in this area.

Puerto Banus

One of the prettiest places in Marbella is 'Orange Square' which is located just off the main street in the older district and is also home to the 16th century town hall and tourist office where you can pick up a detailed map and visitor information.

Marbella enjoys a unique microclimate, which renders an average temperature of 18º C throughout the year.

In Marbella it only rains occasionally in November and March (the rain being insignificant the rest of the year), the wind blows frequently from the East and the weather is sunny more than 320 days a year.

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