Marbella – Costa del Sol’s luxury city

There are so many places to visit in the European continent. One of the famous destinations is Marbella in Spain. Marbella is beside the Mediterranean and is one of the cities in Andalusia. As a beach resort on the Costa del Sol it’s a favourite destination for British holiday makers. Its surface area is about 117.2 square kilometres and is 10 metres above sea level. Marbella’s current known population is approximately 101,144 inhabitants and of course during busy tourist seasons, from April to August numbers increase greatly. Marbella is currently the most cosmopolitan and famous spot in the Costa del Sol. It includes the Mediterranean marina and the Puerto Banus marina known for its luxury yacht mooring. Marbella is a well-maintained town in terms of its cleanliness, safety and order. It has beautiful boulevards, gardens and green parks. The landscape is beautiful despite the cities high population density. This is due to high quality urban projects in terms of building design and space conservation.

Marbella’s climate is absolutely stunning with strong blue coloured skies. This is one of Marbella’s many attractive features and invites tourists throughout the year. The Meditarranean beaches have fine white sand and the sea’s intense blue colour complements the colour of the sky. The warm sea is also a big draw for tourists who are keen to take a dip. The beaches contain fantastic old styled bars offering a great range of drinks and food. The beaches also have excellent leisure activities, making it a must visit tourist hotspot. Marbella is also known for its golf courses and is the head quarters of the world cup golf. Marbella also houses the head quarters of nautical events and tennis. Apart from calling it a tourist paradise, the city is also called a golfer’s paradise, as one can practice and play golf throughout the year on any one of the 70+ local golf courses. Of these courses is the very famous Dama de Noche, a flood lit course. It is the first one in Europe and only the tenth in the world. The area is also home to several tennis and horse riding schools, as well as sports centres and gymnasiums.

Apart from the beaches Marbella has beautiful mountains and could even be referred to as a hiker’s paradise. Marbella contains beautiful hotels that offer 5 star service ensuring tourist have the best stay possible. Hotels such the La Villa Marbella Charming Hotel, the Hotel Gran Meliá Don Pepe, the Gran Hotel Guadalpin Marbella & SPA etc, offer great breath taking views inside and outside the hotel. There is also the possibility to rent a luxury villa in the Marbella mountains. By the time tourists’ leave, they start to think they might be making the wrong decision! The city has so much to offer that many tourists return year after year. The city is also home to many celebrities including songwriters, actors and multi-millionaire company owners. Antonio Banderas of the Mask of Zorro fame owns a property in Marbella. The city is also featured in many international movies, TV series and music videos. The Marbella Town Hall can guide tourists, as they would require information where information regarding the city, activities, climate, accommodation, sports and festivities can be acquired. Being such a beautiful place on it’s certainly worth considering Marbella for your next holiday!