Marbella

7 highlights of Marbella

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  1. Ermita de Santiago XV

  Dating from the 15th century, this church is the oldest religious building in Marbella.

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  2. Golden Mile

  King Fahd's palace and some upmarket hotels are just some of the fancy buildings you can spot as you walk down this street on the way to Puerto Banus.

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  3. Puerto Banus

  Visit luxurious shops and restaurants at this 1970s marina, a few miles just outside central Marbella, for a swanky Mediterranean experience.

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  4. Dali sculptures

  See some of the master of Surrealism's signature unusual but brilliant sculptures down on Avenida del Mar!

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  5. Buggy Safari

  Experience the rugged red countryside surrounding Marbella, traversing deserts and rivers!

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  6. King Abd el Aziz Mosque

  This mosque was named after the first king of Saudi Arabia and is built in the Andalusian style - there are similar buildings in Fuengirola and Malaga!

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  7. Day trip to Morocco

  Finally, if you've exhausted all that Marbella has to offer, just jump onto a ferry and see another continent. There are frequent day trips available to Tangier, Morocco.

Frequently asked questions about Marbella

Planning Your Visit

• Don't forget your passport

  If you are going to Morocco or even just to the nearby British colony of Gibraltar, you are subject to border control - don't forget your passport.

• Stay safe in the sun

  It's hard to forget that the sun is shining, but remember to reapply sunscreen every hour to avoid nasty burns.

• Dress code

  If you are visiting any places of worship, Islamic or Catholic, be sure to dress modestly as a sign of respect.

• Drinking age

  The drinking age in Spain is 18, but children may be allowed to drink wine in restaurants with their parents.