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Orange square in the old town within walking distance
Partially surrounded by the ruins of an old Arab wall with narrow white washed streets, old churches and squares, as well as lots of fascinating shops and boutiques At the heart of old town is Orange Square which dates back to 1485 and, according to Christian urban design, is surrounded by whitewashed houses and three historical buildings - the town hall, the old governor's house and the Chapel (Hermitage) of Santiago. The gardens are full of brightly coloured flowers and orange trees and in the centre stands a bust of King Juan Carlos 1.
Marbella (Málaga)
Entrance bridge to Marbella
Marbella's motto is "A Way of Life" and certainly, this luxurious resort town seems to have it all and is, once again, rising to the fore as a favourite location with the rich and famous, as well as more ordinary folk who are willing to pay just a little bit extra for southern Spain's answer to St Tropez
Puerto Banús
Without doubt the place to be seen. If you are famous then there is no risk of not getting caught by the Paparazzi. Good beach just to the east of the marina protected by a jetty. If you feel like treating yourself spend a day relaxing in the Marbella Club beach club.
Bora Bora Beach Club
The long 'paseo maritimo' makes it easy to find a space even on a summer Sunday. Numerous beach bars. Try Bora Bora and also Guayaba Beach at the west end.
To the east there are a number of trendy beach clubs to be seen in - Victor's Beach and Babaloo Beach.
Palms by the Pool
Just to the west of Puerto Banus marina, Nueva Andalucia offers a number of trendy beach clubs in a picturesque setting. Parking difficult at peak times.
Here between San Pedro de Alcántara and Puerto Banús, Mistral Beach is perfectly situated. With panoramic views of much of the Costa del Sol, Mistral Beach is the ideal place in which to relax in the Andalusian sun. Mistral Beach also boasts one of the coast's finest beach restaurants, which offers great food in a relaxed atmosphere.
Water Parks Fuengirola (on the by-pass)
One of the best water fun-parks around, located on the outskirts of Fuengirola. Wave pool, kamikaze slide, water chutes, adventure river with winding raft slides and a mini aqua park for the kids. The park also has a full entertainment program including shows for children, water aerobics (displays and free classes), regional dances and beach volleyball competitions.
Open 10.30 - 1.,30 (until May 31), 1.,00 - 18.00 (June)
Tel. 952 460 404, 952 460 409
Water Park Torremolinos
Carretera Circunvalacion 10, Torremolinos
Numerous water rides and slides, also sea lion shows.
Open: 10.00 - 18.00
Tel. 952 38 88 88
Water park San Pedro
Urb. Las Medranas, San Pedro, Marbella.
Open from 11am to 9pm closed Mondays. |
