Hemmed in by the Mediterranean to the South and by the backdrop of the mountains to the North, Marbella is the centre of international tourism on the Costa del Sol. Its magnificent climate, superb beaches, wealth of leisure facilities and hundreds of thousands of annual visitors have transformed this fishing port into a summer playground.
The seemingly endless mass of apartment blocks line the seafront, while more luxurious holiday complexes, with their impressive chalets, mansions and even palaces, extend inland. The city has developed a reputation as the most exclusive resort along the Costa del Sol, attracting famous visitors from the World of show business, adding a further glamorous dimension to this jet-setting resort.
Despite its modern opulence, Marbella has still preserved its old quarter of whitewashed houses, their facades adorned with typical wrought-iron grilles and breathtaking displays of flowers.
The town has become a shopper’s paradise, particularly for luxury goods and over the years has developed a reputation for its health clubs and spas. Mention should be made of Marbella’s fantastic sporting facilities, particularly its golf courses.
To further emphasize the cosmopolitan nature of this modern resort, Marbella has two mosques, a synagogue and a number of protestant churches.
It is of little surprise that Marbella is consistently one of the most sought after tourist destinations on the Costa del Sol. For the best selection of Holiday rentals in Marbella and to rent a beach villa in Spain be sure to check out Spain Holiday’s extensive list of property rentals – all directly from the owners themselves.
