Explore the old town with its cobbled back
streets and famous Orange Square (Plaza de los
Naranjos). Located just off the main street it is
home to the 16th Century town hall and tourist
office where you can pick up a detailed map
and visitor information. With stately buildings,
thriving shops, art galleries, bars, bistros and
restaurants, Orange Square has a vibrant buzz
around the clock. Explore the honeycomb of
surrounding narrow streets where you can find
a diverse range of shops, boutiques and
cafés. There are numerous excellent
restaurants ranging from those specialising in
fresh fish and cordon bleu to the typical back
street Spanish bars where you can enjoy some
tasty tapas and copas de vino (glasses
of wine) !
On the main street leading through Marbella
you can find an abundance of shops including
Mango and Zara, amongst many others,
offering everything from clothes, shoes,
accessories and make-up, to home interiors
and novelty items. Please note in Marbella, like
many other Spanish towns, shops open from
10am until 2pm then close for siesta, opening
up again at 5.30pm until 8pm (often until
10pm in the summer months).
On the sea front in Marbella there is a beautiful
promenade (paseo maritimo). Flanked by
inviting restaurants, bars and shops this
waterfront promenade is perfect for an
afternoon stroll. The beaches here also offer
the perfect haven for a spot of sunbathing
and if you are feeling more adventurous
there´s a myriad of watersports available.
At night Marbella comes alive with an array of
different bars and restaurants. Whether you
are looking for a typical Spanish bodega,
trendy wine bar or salsa bar, Marbella has it all.
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Puerto Banus
Puerto Banus is the playground of the rich and famous! With its designer boutiques,
exclusive marina lined with super yachts and luxury motors, glamorous
beach clubs and abundance of international cafés, restaurants, bars and
clubs, Puerto Banus is THE hottest place to be seen on the Costa del Sol.
If you fancy a shopping spree, there´s plenty of choice from chic designer
boutiques such as Prada, Gucci, Fendi, Carolina Herrera and Hugo Boss
to the firm favourites such as Mango, Karen Millen, Zara and Hennes, and
Corté Ingles, the large department store offers every brand under the
sun !
Looking to top up your tan? Puerto Banus has two excellent beaches and
two exclusive beach clubs where you can often see the rich and (sometimes)
famous.
When dining out, Banus offers an eclectic mix of fine cuisine from around
the world. Whether it's a McDonald´s breakfast to cure your hangover or
a slap up dinner in one of the beautiful waterfront restaurants, Puerto
Banus has it all.
At night Puerto Banus is bustling with people dining out, taking a stroll
along the marina and frequenting the numerous bars and clubs. What is
great about this place is that it is so compact so you can hop from bar
to bar in your killer heels no problem !
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