Named Casco Antiguo de Marbella (Ancient District of Marbella) in Spanish, Marbella Old Town dates back to the 15th century, right after the Christian Reconquista.
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The old town is the only part of Marbella which is really nice to visit, it has a lot of charm with its typical architecture, narrow pedestrian streets with cafes, restaurants, boutiques and monuments. It is quite small, so it can be visited in a couple of hours. It is the upper part of the town.
Soak up the atmosphere of a historic square in the middle of Marbella's Old Town. Orange Square dates back to 1485 and is laid out in a typical Spanish Christian design, with whitewashed houses and a town hall, a governor's house and a chapel on the corners.
We call the golden mile the entire strip that runs from the west of Marbella-centre to Puerto Banús. Although it is only a 5 km strip, this area is one of the most exclusive and sought after in terms of properties in Europe.
Benahavís, sitting between Marbella, Estepona and Ronda, is a mountain village only 7 kms from the coast. It is one of the typical Andalusian “white villages” with important Arab influence from the past. From the Castle of Montemayor spectacular views can be enjoyed of the coast, Gibraltar and North Africa.
At the heart of the old town is Orange Square which dates back to 1485 and, according to Christian urban design, is surrounded by whitewashed houses and three historical buildings – the town hall, the old governor's house and the Chapel (Hermitage) of Santiago.
Old Town – where to stay in Marbella for the first timeIf this is your first trip and you're wondering where to stay in Marbella, then Old Town is the best location for you! Old Town Marbella is a scenic neighborhood near the heart of the city.
Marbella is a larger city located above Puerto Banus on the coast. It offers a range of attractions, including beautiful beaches, cultural landmarks, and a lively atmosphere. On the other hand, Puerto Banus is an old fishing port situated approximately 5 miles south of Marbella.
Marbella NightlifeMany of the exclusive venues are located in Puerto Banus and on the Golden Mile. many visitors who come to Marbella come to party, and there is no shortage of late night bars, music bars and night clubs and restaurants.
Las Lomas de Marbella ClubThis truly is a real high-end, luxury destination thanks to the presence of the prestigious Marbella Club and the Puente Romano hotel resort, as well as the palaces and villas that dominate the real estate market here.
Villa Tiberio Italian RestaurantLocated on Marbella Golden Mile, Villa Tiberio is one of the original Marbella restaurants where many of the top celebrities have dined over the years. Set in beautiful gardens off the Golden Mile this is still one of the most popular restaurants to visit in Marbella.
Celebs like Cristiano Ronaldo, Alessandra Ambrosio, Victoria and David Beckham, Meghan Markle, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie can be seen at the Gala. Eva Longoria also has her residence in Marbella, and you may casually bump into her during your evening walks.