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Marbella. Jewel of the Mediterranean for culture lovers

Marbella is located in the heart of the Costa del Sol and a favorite of most Spaniards. It is a great place to visit during their annual show in June, La Feria de San Bernabe. Although the Fair will probably take most of your time, a moment away from the frenzy Feria and catch a glimpse of Marbella, as it really is. Rich in history and beauty you will find beautiful parks and gardens, some with sweet-smelling orange trees, Moorish decorations on facades get filled art and ancient castles and churches scattered in Marbella.

Whether you are in a four-star hotel, a villa, a hostel or Stock and if you on your honeymoon or family vacation, stay everything you desire in Marbella. You can make a leisurely swim in the Mediterranean and stop at the next "Chiringuitos" (cafes on the sand), where you get delicious grilled sardines, Spanish Style! Minutes, can you lose by walking through the maze of pretty streets of whitewashed houses and shops adorned with colorful ceramics and bougainvillea floating arches. You feel as if you will come back in time, the timing of

Marbella's origins all the way back to 1600 BC, when it was the Romans founded and is called "Salduba" as a trading post and agricultural settlement. In 711 the Moors invaded and conquered much of the Iberian Peninsula and their rule Marbella was a prosperous city called "Marbi-la," of which there are today.

There are many worthwhile sites in while taking in Marbella … … .. That is if you away from the sun, sea and sand! You have many historic structures in the city, such as the baroque 18th Century Incarnation Church and Tower, part of the visit was demolished the wall that surrounded the city to be used, the Plaza de Naranjas is where many important buildings – City Hall, Magistrate's House, Santiago's Chapel and the City first Christian temple.

Visit also built a castle, St. John's Chapel, Mudejar Gothic style, and the Hospital Bazán, that today the modern Spanish Engravings Museum, where works by Picasso, Miro, Dali and the Cortijo de Miraflores, which with its oil and sugar factory (currently and exhibition hall).

If Sightseeing can is not for you, there are many other things to do like diving, trekking, off road, riding, surfing, jet skiing, sailing, etc. On Monday you is the colorful outdoor market, where everything can go to buy produce of clothes.

There is no shortage of shopping in Marbella, that's for sure. But can buy a completely new level to take when you go Spainsh equivalent of Beverly Hills … .. Puerto Banus. Rows of million-dollar boats shelter in the resort marina. Visitors walk on Water, lined with fancy restaurants and clubs and gawk at the boats and fancy cars.

Once you recover from the shock of her 6 € coffee, consider going out Marbella and visit some other resorts or go inland. may be less than an hour in Torremolinos, Malaga, Mijas, Estepona and Ronda. Every Spanish city is unique and has its own personality.

So think not that Marbella is void because culturally, if you are in Picasso's paintings are being deceived, Roman mosaics and modern dance, ballet costumes, or candlelight, Marbella nothing less than a culture lover's paradise!

About the Author

The author, Craig Edmonds has been living in Marbella after visiting the Mediterranean seaside town in 1999 and falling in love with its beautiful surroundings and wonderful culture. Craig’s web site contains all the information and resources you need to enjoy in this wonderful part of Spain.

Please visit the Marbella Guide at http://www.marbellaguide.com