Location: Marbella is in southern Spain, in the province of Malaga (Andalusia). It is located in the coastal area, 57 km from the capital. Its sandy beaches bordering south 26 km from the Mediterranean Sea, while the north is protected by La Concha mountain belongs to the Serrania de Ronda.

Road: The road communication can be accomplished by the Mediterranean Highway (AP-7), Highway Costa del Sol (E-7) and the N-340. More information on roads in the General Directorate of Traffic.

Rail: The nearest railway station is to Marbella in Fuengirola, and the 27 km long distance is located in the city of Málaga, 57 km. More information on schedules and railway lines in Renfe or call tel. 9659238 50.

Air: International Airport Pablo Ruiz Picasso of Malaga, only 45 km away, is the closest to anyone who wants to travel by plane. Once there, you can choose to go to the city with some of the bus routes or with a taxi.

The Pablo Ruiz Picasso Malaga is the oldest Spanish airport that remains in its original location since 1919. For more information, call the telfs.: 952048845 or 952048844.

Leisure

Monuments and attractions: The long historical tradition of Marbella has left countless buildings witnessed anything happened in this land of Andalusia. Highlighting Thieves Tower, the Tower of Lance Reeds, the Royal Tower, the Tower of Ancon, Duke Tower, the Tower of the Vaults, the Plaza de Los Naranjos, Cortijo de Miraflores or the Church of the Holy Christ.

As for areas of interest, the city retains an ancient Roman villa and a castle from the Islamic period, also known as the citadel wall, which is located in the Old City.

In addition, Marbella is surrounded by beautiful places that are a genuine whim for the eyes and heart Visitor: Puerto Banus, the Garden Angel, Avenida del Mar, Paseo Marítimo, Park Arroyo of the dam or the Park Constitution.

Nightlife: Marbella has an active nightlife, with every possibility that the tourist can find. Bingos and casinos for those who enjoy the excitement. Pubs and clubs of any musical style.

For a quiet night, the city has several 'Piano Bar'. And those who seek to enjoy an authentic Spanish night, you can choose between several theatres Flemish.

Beaches: The beaches of Marbella travel 27 miles of coastline. All of them are recommended to enjoy the Andalusian sun and a better quality of the sand, along with the best services to bathers.

Significantly the beach at Puerto Banus, one of the most visited by tourists. It is located in the urban centre of Nueva Andalucía, next to the marina Jose Banus. His sand color blend, typically Mediterranean, stretches about a mile long, with about 50 metres wide to fit comfortably all people who want to rest on it.

In addition to the beach at Puerto Banus, Marbella are many others, of different types (little frequented, high occupancy, near the urban area, with or without dunes, etc.). The most popular are: Costa Bella Beach Duque, El Faro, Fontanilla, Venus, Linda Vista and Nagüeles.

Stores: Marbella is also synonymous with luxury and sophistication. Lovers of the purchases will find it stores clothing and accessories from the best brands: Adolfo Dominguez, Gucci or Versace, among others.

These establishments can be found mainly in one of the major shopping malls as Navy Banus (Puerto Banús) and La Canada (Marbella).

However, there are also shops that offer more casual clothes as Pull & Bear, Mango, Zara, etc.. As well as markets and markets for almost the entire week.

Gastronomy: Fish frying, sardine said (the grilled roasted), gazpachuelo, emblanco (fish soup), and ajoblanco gazpacho (cold broth), scrambled asparagus. As for pastry, Marbella also notable for its oil cakes, rusks wine, borrachuelos, torrijas and churros.

Celebrations: Saint Barnabas, the patron saint of Marbella (June 11), celebrations of Nueva Andalucía (from 21 to July 24), celebrations of Las Chapas (from 18 to 21 August), celebrations of The Angel (September 29 to October 2), the patron saint of San Pedro Alcantara (October 19). During the summer season also held several popular folk festivals.

Harbours:

• Puerto deportivo de Sotogrande. Telf. 956 79 00 00
• Puerto deportivo La Duquesa. Telf. 952 89 01 00
• Puerto deportivo Estepona. Telf. 952 80 18 00
• Puerto deportivo José Banús. Telf. 952 90 98 00
• Puerto deportivo Marítimo de Marbella. Telf. 952 77 57 00
• Puerto deportivo Cabopino. Telf. 952 83 19 75
• Puerto deportivo Fuengirola. Telf. 952 46 80 00
• Puerto deportivo Benalmádena. Telf. 952 44 30 47

Golf courses:

• Cabopino Golf Marbella (Marbella Este). Telf. 952 85 02 82
• Rio Real Golf Hotel (Marbella Este). Telf. 952 765 732
• Marbella Golf & Country Club (Marbella Este). Telf. 952 83 05 00
• Aloha Golf (Nueva Andalucía). Telf. 952 81 23 88
• Club De Golf La Dama De Noche (Nueva Andalucía). Telf. 952 81 81 50
• La Quinta Golf & Country Club (Nueva Andalucía). Telf. 952 76 23 90
• Los Naranjos Golf Club (Nueva Andalucía). Telf. 952 81 52 06
• Real Club De Golf Las Brisas (Nueva Andalucía). Telf. 952 81 08 75
• Club De Golf Guadalmina (San pedro de Alcántara). Telf. 952 88 33 75