Never-Ending Tourist Flows in Marbella

Marbella’s progress is undoubtedly amazing, but some believe it is out of limits. However, it provides the most wide-ranging facilities and attractions from Costa del Sol.

Marbella appears dominated by Sierra Blanca and its pre-Roman and Roman origins on the tourist map of Costa del Sol. Situated right in the middle of the Coast of the Sun, this resort is an ideal place for golf enthusiasts and sea passionate individuals, but even its most ardent supporters acknowledge that its progress has reached alarming proportions, one reason is due to the amount of Marbella accommodation that has been built over the years.

Occupied since ancient times, Marbella was ruled by the Carthaginians and later by the Romans. During the construction works from the 20th century, when Marbella was made what it is today, countless proof of successive Roman occupation and life have emerged.

Marbella is strongly focused on the touristic life. The incessant swinging between the downtown streets and the beaches is characteristic to it. The nightlife with its clubs, tapas and drinks, and its overall cosmopolitanism attract never-ending tourist flows from across Europe.

Marbella’s warm summer weather and mild winter weather, plus the refreshing waters of the Mediterranean and the endless options for recreation, entertainment and sports make it an ideal place for everyone’s vacation.

Regardless of season, Marbella offers an unusual type of attraction. It is about the famous people who often visit it and who are not a constant presence in the other resorts from Costa del Sol. When it comes to celebrities, the most privileged place is Puerto Banus. Their shiny allure is irresistible for some vacationers.

Puerto Banus, Marbella’s Pride and Joy

Puerto Banus has received the Gold Medal of Merit and the National Tourism Award Gold Mercury International in Rome, for its contribution to the social, cultural and the economic life of Marbella.

Puerto Banus is one of the most famous tourist spots in the world and one of the most important nautical enclaves from Southern Europe, it has a wide variety of villas to rent in Marbella so you can enjoy a great holiday. It is located within the municipality of Marbella, which is also a renowned tourist place for summer passionate people.

It was inaugurated in May 1970, thanks to the idea of ​​its creator, Jose Banus. This visionary Spaniard has chosen the place for this magnificent nautical enclave very carefully. Over time, its location has proven to be a success among the tourists. In our days, the impressive boats and the elegance are characteristic for this port.

Puerto Banus has increased and improved its reputation year after year and it has become one of the ultimate places for nautical tourism. The intense commercial activity, especially in expensive shops has become a common activity for the tourists who populate it.

As for the technical details about this port, one must know that it encompasses 915 berths. It can accommodate from small to huge cruise ships. The numbers of berths that are wide and long enough for a cruise ship are limited. The parking bays have different services, such as water, electricity, telephone, television and other optional services, like the centralized alarm service. There is 24 hour security and surveillance as well.

Night life and Entertainment Options In Marbella

Marbella is a resort that will spoil any holidaymaker seeking night life and entertainment with many choices. There are numerous restaurants, bars and nightspots at this original Costa del Sol resort where fiestas also add to the fun and entertainment visitors can expect.

For party goers Marbella can never disappoint with its numerous nightspots flashing the neon lights from the town centre to the beach side and especially at the Puerto Banus marina where the most vibrant night life can be enjoyed. Clubs in Marbella offer all kinds of entertainment and music which goes on almost non-stop all round the year. Puerto Banus is the jewel of the wealthy Marbella resort and attracts the rich and the famous. With so many celebrities spotted at the resort, entertainment at the clubs often involves live performances by many international artists. Beach bars and summer parties in Marbella offer entertainment to visitors while there are places for family shows and entertainment.

Families on holiday in Marbella will not miss entertainment opportunities at the Funny beach or even visit Mijas Aquatic Park just 20 minutes of driving away.  Despite the modernization that has taken place in Marbella, traditions have been preserved for centuries and the town shows its Andalucian face during the fiestas which include live music and dance entertainment. You can be sure not to miss the popular flamenco dance shows during the fiestas and in some restaurants around the Marbella villas to rent. Bullfighting and most of the concerts hosted at the Marbella bullring add to entertainment options available for everyone in this original Costa del Sol resort.

Things To Do Around The Beach In Marbella

Holidays in Marbella can be unforgettable experiences as there is a lot to do and see for everyone from young to the retired couples. The beach side offers most of the opportunities to do exciting things while enjoying spectacular views around.

The most important sight at the Marbella beach side is the Paseo Maritimo which is festooned by palm trees and stretches for about 6 km against the 25 km of Marbella coastline where many sandy beaches lie. You can just go strolling at the Paseo Maritimo to enjoy the beautiful view of the sea. Many visitors and locals are seen at the promenade walking, jogging, skating or just relaxing at the beautiful gardens and watching people pass by. If you would like to dine out and sample the local Andalucian dishes as well as the international haute cuisine, Marbella beach side offers plenty of choices. At the beaches are numerous chiringuitos and places where you can enjoy local Spanish and seafood. The sweet smell of barbecued fish will welcome you to some of the beaches. At the Paseo Maritimo are numerous outdoor restaurants where alfresco dining can be enjoyed round the year given the perfect Costa del Sol climate.

Marbella beaches are very popular on the Costa del Sol and offer a wide range of water sports from surfing, sailing, snorkelling  jet skiing, kite surfing to scuba diving and even deep sea fishing. If you're taking the children away from the Marbella rentals for the day, make sure to go to the Funny Beach where they can find go-karts, trampolines, mini-golf, video games, swimming pool, arcade and much more. At the beach there are banana boats, pedal boats and other water sports equipment for hire.

Exciting Things To Do On Holiday In Marbella

Marbella as one of the original destinations on the Costa del Sol offers visitors many opportunities to enjoy doing exciting things on holiday. The beachside offers many opportunities as there are sandy beaches with excellent facilities while Puerto Banus offers more.

If you would love a variety of fun activities and adventures, Marbella is the destination that will not disappoint you. You can go to the beachside and enjoy swimming or a variety of water sports from sailing, surfing, waterskiing, snorkeling to scuba diving. Right in front of the beaches is the Paseo Maritimo or the scenic boardwalk that stretches for 6 km, part of the 25 km covered by the entire Marbella coastline. You will find many outdoor restaurants there and you can enjoy alfresco dining as you take in the beautiful views around. You can as well go cycling, roller skating or just relax in one of the well kept gardens to watch people pass by and enjoy the Mediterranean sea breeze.

At Puerto Banus marina in Marbella you will yet find more exciting things to do. There are charter boats and you can enjoy cruising or one of the adventures like deep sea fishing. Discover your adventurous side when staying in Marbella rentals with high speed power boats or go for private trips with one of the biggest yachts in the world. Even enjoying a cup of coffee at the marina open restaurants as the sun sets and sprays colours of all shades around is exciting. In Marbella you can also enjoy taking on top performance racing cars with professionals.

Nightlife On Holiday In Marbella

The town of Marbella in Spain’s Costa del Sol is all fun in the sandy golden beaches which have received the European’s Blue Flag status. After a whole day characterized by fun, you can still enjoy in the night hours until morning. Marbella nightlife is characterized by drink, music and dance until the day breaks.

There is an array of chiringuitos or beach bars in Marbella where you can spend your early evening hours enjoying some cocktails with your friends. The bars are open-aired to allow have nice sea views and people watch as you sip on your sangria. There are quite pubs to enjoy a relaxing night with your better half for as long as you wish.

The Puerto Banus of Marbella which is also the marina is lined by a couple of modern bars and pubs that play vibrant music. Visitors can dance to their favorite tunes the night through and there are dj’s in the clubs and bars up to task to entertain you until you can’t take no more. The marina is home to various stars and celebrities and you can enjoy some of them in live night performances. You will also enjoy the night views of the marina which is very spectacular. Nights away from the noisy clubs can be spent in some quite restaurants with a gourmet of local as well as international cuisines at fair prices. Shopping around the villas in Marbella is also excellent in the several boutique shops of the Puerto Banus of Marbella. You can buy designer wears that are unique from these shops to take the memories of Marbella home.

Attractions At The Selwo Aventura In Marbella

Just like many towns of the Costa del Sol, Marbella is very sunny but has outstanding attractions from a glorious coastline to a wonderful animal park called Selwo. It takes fifteen minutes from Marbella to get to the park found on the entrance of Estepona. The park is in one million square meters ground.

The Selwo Safari park is a wildlife habitat that features more than 2,000 species of animals. Visitors can explore the park via jeep trucks and also walk in some places. Some animals of interest to see in this park feature elephants, zebras, gnus among many more others. The animals roam freely in this natural habitat just like in African parks. This is an ideal place to tour if you detest seeing animals locked up in cages. Other attractions in the park include an aviary that features several bird species in lush surroundings. You will admire three wobble bridges which you can try out walking on.

Other fun things to enjoy in the park include camel rides. Selwo Safari Park also features a little petting farm where kids will love touching some farm animals found here. There is a restaurant and a café in the park to enjoy some meals when you get hungry and I have to say the park is close to many apartments to rent in Marbella. Temperatures can really get hot at times but there are several water sprayers throughout the park to cool off. It is advisable to carry your sunscreen on this adventurous tour at Selwo Aventura. Note that the park closes from December to February and opens in March. You can tour the park on weekdays and weekends on the open months of the year.