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What to see in Marbella 2023

Marbella, oh, what’s Marbella got!  The city is known worldwide as one of the tourist destinations of the national and international jet set.  A place where you can find beaches, parties, exclusive shops, and great luxury is very easy. Today from Marbesol we tell you what to see in Marbella 2023.

Where is Marbella? 

Marbella is located in the south of Spain, specifically in the province of Malaga.

Those who have been to Marbella know that there are many things to see beyond what has been described.  Today we want to show you what to see in Marbella beyond the luxuries.  The city has, fortunately, an old town that still retains its charm of a small town.

List of things to see in Marbella

What to visit in Marbella? 

What to see in the old town of Marbella

Marbella has one of the most beautiful historical centers in the whole province of Malaga.  We recommend that you visit and walk through its cobbled streets, enjoy its white facades and its flower pots.  Here you can find craft shops with local products.

You can’t miss Pantaleon Street, you can enjoy some of the traditional bars in the city.  We warn you that it is such a narrow street that you can touch its sides just by opening your hands, we keep showing you what to see in Marbella! 

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Marbella Castle Walls

Another thing to see in Marbella are the castle walls.  This building dates back to the 11th and 30th centuries.  Here you can find the most important vestige of the passage of civilization through the city of Marbella. Do you like photography?  We assure you that from this point you will be able to take one of the most beautiful photos in the city.

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Visit the Plaza de los Naranjos in Marbella

If you want to know one of the must-see places to see in Marbella you can’t miss the Plaza de los Naranjos. Here you can find the Marbella Town Hall (it was the Catholic Kings who ordered it to be built), the Santiago Chapel and the Casa del Corregidor. 

This place is in the old town and is one of the most beautiful places to see in Marbella.   One of the typical breakfasts of this place are some good churros with hot chocolate.

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Avenida del Mar Marbella

There are many places to see in Marbella. Between the center and the promenade is the Avenida del Mar, we recommend you take a look at the sculptures by the artist Salvador Dalí.  Every year thousands of visitors enjoy this avenue.

Shall we continue with our route of places to see in Marbella? Come on! 

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See the Thieves Tower in Marbella

No doubt this is another thing to see in Marbella. Torre Ladrones is an old watchtower from the 15th century and is located on Cabopino beach. It is the highest tower on the coast of Malaga.

Have you heard of Cabopino Beach? It is considered one of the best beaches in Marbella. Part of it is a naturist beach. If what you like is to enjoy the coast, Marbella has a total of 26 beaches.

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What to do in Marbella?

The Alameda Park in Marbella

If you go to Marbella with children, they will surely like this place. The Alameda Park is a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature and the coolness of the huge trees inside.

What to see in Alameda Park in Marbella?

It is one of the most beautiful places in Marbella. You will find a large fountain and ceramic benches with illustrations of the city.

At the end of the summer, the city’s book fair is held in this park.

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Enjoy the promenade

Marbella has one of the best promenades in the province of Malaga. Many go out for a walk, but they also ride their bikes. The views are beautiful and you will not have problems with cars as it is pedestrian.

It will not be difficult to hire a tour to enjoy the city by bike.

As you have seen there are many things to see in Marbella beyond the typical luxury places, but we also tell you the best of them. Have you thought about how you are going to get to Marbella? You can rent your car in Málaga airport and start enjoying the Costa del Sol.

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Visit the Turtle Lake

It is one of the things to see in Marbella with children, this beautiful place is located in the luxurious urbanization of Nueva Andalucia.

It has tables and benches so you can enjoy a delicious picnic with the lake and the vegetation in the background. A place where many water birds take refuge. It is named after the turtles that live there.

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Luxuries to see in Marbella

We couldn’t finish our post about what to see in Marbella without telling you about the most luxurious places in town, although we imagine you’ve already heard about them.

Marbella Golden Mile

Many of the best restaurants in Marbella are located here, on Marbella’s Golden Mile. If you are planning to visit the town during the summer season it is one of the things to see in Marbella.

On the Golden Mile, you can find the most exclusive boutiques and shops such as Gucci, Dior, Cartier, etc.

We recommend you visit Puerto Banus to see the exclusive cars and yachts. You will be able to see a lot of luxury vehicles.

You will have noticed that Marbella has places for all tastes. When did you think to come? Luckily the capital of the Costa del Sol has a good climate all year round.  Thousands of tourists pass through here all year round, especially during the summer season when private parties are organized in extremely incredible places.

Do you feel like a little more tourism? Discover everything to see in Benalmadena and Malaga.

Rent your car now and start enjoying!

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