Marbella

Beaches - There are many beautiful sandy beaches along the coast of Costa Del Sol, many of which are blue-flag beaches. Over 24 of these beaches are in Marbella, which are suitable for families, sports, nudists, relaxing, A-List celebrities and parties.

Things to Do -  One of the most popular family parks in Marbella is Funny Beach, which offers cable skiing, go-karting, an amusement arcade, trampolines, video games, electric bikes, a pool and children´s rides. A restaurant also serves kiddie-friendly food, and it is situated right on the beach, just 1km east of Marbella. The Marbella tourist train is a good way to get around the town, or take a ride on a horse and carriage, and discover the hidden parts of town. Quad biking, paint-balling and jeep safaris are also popular options in and around Marbella.

Marbella has numerous golf courses, making this part of the Costa del Sol one of the most popular golfing destinations in Europe.  Tennis clubs, horse riding centers, bike hire, water sports and air sports such as paragliding all ensure that even the most adventurous won't be going home disappointed.

Puerto Banus - The exclusive harbour of Puerto Banus is a short journey from Marbella, being one of the most famous ports in Europe, with its high fashion, “Glitz and Glam”, designer shops, multi-million pound yachts and extravagant cuisine.

Amusement Park - Outside of Marbella, a short drive away is Tivoli Amusement Park in Benalmadena, with plenty of kids rides and live entertainment. http://www.tivoli.es/eng/index.htm

 Gibraltar - This is a British country on the south of Spain. Its town is built around the Rock of Gibraltar. It was used as an army and navy base during the war. Now it offers many attractions:

• Tour of the rock – this can be done by mini-bus taxis, it takes around 90 minutes and the driver will stop at all of the attractions so that you can look around.
• Cable Car ride – This will take you to the top of the rock in 8 minutes, there is also a stop at the apes den midway.
• Barbary Apes – the only free-roaming apes in Europe, there are 160 living on the rock, they interact with the visitors.
• Great siege and world war 2 tunnels – Both of these tunnels are now open to the public giving their history, helped by the use of waxwork models and props.
• Moorish Castle – Open to the public, again offering more on the history of Gibraltar.
• St Michaels Cave – a wonderful array of stalagmites and stalactites, and a very good use of lighting within the cave, part of this cave has also been transformed into a concert theatre.
• Dolphin safari – departs from the marina bay complex (outside Bianca’s) There are different companies in different boats. The trips last for around 1 ½ hours, taking you away from shore to see and possible touch the dolphins.
• Main Street – The main shopping street in town, there are many British shops such as Marks and Spencer’s, Dorothy Perkins, as well as shops selling glassware, priceless porcelain, unusual pottery, leatherwear, perfumes, jewellery, silks, cashmere.

Water Park - There is the water park, Parque Acuatico Mijas, with aquatic attractions for the whole family. Open May through October. The aquatic park offers everything for a full day of sun and exciting water adventures. Water Park Mijas, ideal for your fun in Costa del Sol. http://www.aquamijas.com/plantillas/index.php?SEC=home&l=en

Wildlife & Nature Reserve - Estepona you can find Selwo Adventure wildlife park, which is over 100 hectares of land and is the largest wildlife park in Europe. There are over 2,000 species of animals representing all corners of the world. They can be viewed both on foot and also from 4x4 vehicles which take visitors around the park.

Boat Trips - There are ferrys departing from Gibraltar, Algeciras and Tarifa taking you to Tangier and Ceuta in Morroco, they run on a daily basis and take between 80 – 90 minutes.

Shopping - Marbella is perfect for shopaholics! The high street is full of shops and the old town’s streets are packed with small boutiques. For designer labels, head to nearby Puerto Banus, overlooking the marina, an upmarket shopping complex with top quality high street brand stores, art galleries, coffee shops, restaurants and bars. There is also La Cañada complex, north of Marbella, housing nearly three hundred outlets, bars, coffee shops, restaurants, a cinema, plus tenpin bowling.

Eating Out - There are so many restaurants to choose from, serving all types of Cuisine. The chiringuitos on the beach are great and tasty tapas is an excellent way to sample some of the local Spanish fare and there are some award winning exclusive restaurants. You don’t have to walk far to find great restaurants.

Markets

• Monday - Marbella Town
• Tuesday - Fuengirola, Marbella Town, Benhavis
• Wednesday - Istan, Estepona
• Thursday - Guaro
• Friday - Marbella, Casares, Mijas Costa
• Saturday - Estepona, Istan, Fuengirola, Ojen, Mijas Costa, Nueve Andalucía
• Sunday - Estepona, San Roque, Sotogrande, Fuengirola, Sabanillas

Fiestas/Festivals in Puerto de la Duquesa

• 5th January – Three Kings Cavalcade
• 6th January – Epiphany
• 26th February to 2nd March – Semana Blanca
• 28th February – Andalucía Day
• February & March – Carnivals (dates vary)
• 31st March to 8th April – Semana Santa
• 1st May – May Day
• 14th May to 20th May – Manilva International Festival
• 23rd June – Noche de san Juan
• 16th July – Virgin del Carmen
• 26th July – Dia de Santa Ana
• August (2nd week) – Summer Fair
• 15th August – Assumption Day
• 1st and 2nd September – Vendimia
• 12th October – Spain Day
• 1st November – All Saints Day
• 6th December – Constitution day
• 7th December – Puente
• 8th December – Immaculate Conception

Solmar Villas in Marbella

All of our Marbella villas have pools and are carefully chosen and approved by our staff. Our high standards ensure that we only select the very best villas in Marbella to rent for our clients.

We also offer properties in the Costa Del Sol resorts of Alcaidesa, Estepona, Nerja and Sotogrande.

We also have a full selection of holiday villas in Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, the Algarve, Italy  and the Mainland Spain regions of Costa Blanca and Costa Brava

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