Discover Marbella & Puerto Banús
Geographic situation of Marbella
Marbella is a cosmopolitan city in the South of Spain (country of the European Union), in the province of Málaga, area known as The Coast of the Sun of Spain on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. It has a population of 140.473 habitants duplicated between the months of May to October. With an area of 117 km2, of which 27 km are coastline, with 25 beaches of fine sand and sunny year-round climate are the main attraction of our visitors, without forgetting the culture, art, sport and night party full of glamour and famous people. The climate is one of the best in the world, with 320 days of sunshine a year. You can swim on the beach from March to October. If there is a sunny outum, in November too.
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History and culture in Marbella
The city dates back to the 3rd century before Christ, with great heritage and historical richness. Its old city contrasts with the modernity and the luxury of the new zone. Every corner of Marbella has its history.
The old city:
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Festivals, galas, theatres and concerts
Marbella celebrate the most important benefic Gala in Spain, the "Starlite Gala", whose sponsors are film international and prestigious stars. The Gala was attended by celebrities and famous of all Nations.
Between the months of July and October, there is a continuous range of shows. The rest of the year are more sporadically. Some of these events are the Starlite International Festival, Marbella Opera Festival Iinternational, Marbella Reggae Festival, Marbella Jazz Festival international, Marbella Film Festival International, Independent Theatre Festival, all Dance Festival, etc.
Models, singers, actors and actresses, designers, tennis players, bullfighters, art painters, socialites, all in Starlite Gala and Starlite Festival
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| Artist Starlite Festival 2013 | Innocence & Sara Baras, Flamenco dancers |
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Sara Baras. Flamenco dancers, choreographer and director |
Hugh Laurie. House Film |
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Film star & singers.Derek Morgan (Criminald Minds), Alejandro Sanz, Marta Sánchez, Imanol Arias |
Film star. Melanie Griffith, Antonio Banderas, Eva Longoria in Desperate Housewives |
Art and museums
Marbella has 6 museums, with the 20th century artists such as Picasso, Miró, Dalí,Tapies, Chillida and the El Paso Group (Rafael Canogar, Manolo Millares, Antonio Saura, Pablo Serrano...) among others, as well as Latin American art with Aristide Maillol, Chagall, Henry Moore, etc. You can also enjoy the international contemporary art Marbella fair, known as Marb Art.
Marbella beaches
Has 30 wonderful beaches of fine sand and prepared with all kinds of services, bars, restaurants, "beach chiringuitos", hammocks, showers and toilets. Also you can practice all kinds of water sports.
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| Fontanilla beach. In Marbella centry city |
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| Puerto Banús beach | Nagüeles beach in Golden Mile |
Nautical - Marinas
Four are the main marinas. The Marbella and Puerto Banús, are recognizez in the world by their luxury and exclusivity. Many world bussines man, film artists, singers, famous athletes... ,visit this marinas
Puerto Banus, is not only a marina, is the most famous tourist resort in the South of Europe, is a place next to great city such as Marbella, located 6.5 Km.
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| Puerto Banús. Marbella |
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| Marina Puerto Banús | Marina Marbella |
Golf
Twenty one golf courses, is destination number one in Europe. Each golf celebrates various tournaments throughout the year.
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SHOPPING
In Marbella and Puerto Banús, they are all fashion brands in the world and most important fashion designers. We also recommend you local shops and flea markets because, litle business owners come to Marbella from different points of Spain to sell their products. You can find all kind of shops and for all budgets in a lot of the streets of the city.
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Overnight in Marbella and Puerto Banús
All tastes and all ages, have place in the wide range of presenting the city of Marbella and Puerto Banus. The Beach Club and traditional restaurants with large terraces outdoors and indoors, coffee shop, pubs, night club, concerts... Locals are organized by age, from adolescents, to 70 years or more, depends on you. Everyone will find a wonderful atmosphere, according to their age and large variety of establishment.
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