Marbella - Costa del Sol Hotels

No town on the Costa del Sol has benefited more from the area's tranformation in the 20th century from a sleepy collection of villages to premier vacation spot than Marbella. The ritzy resort town of 100,000 is the Costa del Sol destination of choice for a more affluent brand of tourist, preferably one who enjoys world class golf. Though not as trendy with the rich and famous as it once was, Marbella is still the place don designer shades and park your yacht.

Marbella-Costa del Sol History

• Villa Romana de Rio Verde – One of the most significant sites where many treasures have been found.
• Marbella Vaults – What remains of the Roman baths, used for bathing and socialising many years ago.
• Castle Walls – Part of a Moorish castle dating back to the 900s.
• Basilica Vega del Mar – Key historical landmark was once a beautiful building that dates back to the 4th century.
• Church of the Incarnation – This lovely church stands in the centre of Marbella, built in the early 1500s, and has been reconstructed over the years.

Marbella-Costa del Sol Art & Culture

• Contemporary Engraving Museum – Features a fine collection of art.
• Bonsai Museum – This unusual museum is home to a big collection of well-kept bonsai trees, landscaped areas and rock plantings.
• Municipal Exposition Gallery – Features many rotating exhibits from Spanish and international artists.
• Casa Grande – A new addition to Marbella’s galleries offering rotating exhibits and works by famous artists.
• Museo Cortijo de Miraflores – Home to a collection of oil paintings from the 17th through 19th centuries.

Marbella-Costa del Sol Shopping

• Bally – A wonderful place in Marbella with wonderful bags, shoes, and accessories.
• Berdaguer –Specializes in contemporary fashions for men.
• Cortefiel – A wonderful upscale fashion outlet that offers unique styles for men and women.
• Springfield – This local company specializes in fashions for men with great quality.
• Zara – Offers great fashions and designs for all at affordable prices.

Gay & Lesbian Marbella-Costa del Sol

• Oscars – Found in the picturesque old town area of Marbella.
• Platano Bar – Just one block away from the beach is one of the main nightlife clubs.
• Boccacio Inn – A small place with a variety of music.
• Ojo – A friendly little place that attracts locals and international visitors.
• Soy Tu – A small, stylish joint with a friendly atmosphere, video screens and a small dance floor

Attractions

Puerto Banú

Orange Square

Tivoli World

Aqualand Torremolinos

Beaches

Activities

Carnaval

Summer Fair

San Bernabé Fiesta

Holy Week

International Movie Week

Restaurants

Messina

Sollun

La Escalera

Il Girasole

Zozoi

Nightlife

Suite

The Loft

Icon

Nikki Beach

Pangea

Climate

With enviable weather and a mean annual temperature that hovers around 20°C, the Costa del Sol is wildly popular as a vacation destination.

Winter (December to February) 7-17°

Spring (March to May) 9-24°

Summer (June to September) 17-30°

Fall (October to November) 11-24°