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Attractions in Marbella
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Historic Places in Marbella |
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Parque
de la Alameda
Avenida Ramón y Cajal, s/nMarbella,
29600
Te: +34 95 246 04 04 / 95 246 04 08 / 95 246 04 09
Fax: 95 246 94 42
www.aquamijas.com
This lovely park full of greenery, with shade trees for
passers-by, jasmines and bougeanvilleas, is half-way between
the Paseo Martimo boardwalk and the old part of the city.
In the middle of the 18th century they stopped planting
botanical species. At that time, it took up around 20000
square metres and stretched as far as the old castle walls.
Land was gradually lost as it was needed for new buildings.
The park has been revamped several times becoming what is
now known as Avenida del Mar, with half a dozen sculptures
by Salvador Dal. In the centre, there's a large ceramic
fountain, surrounded by ceramic benches. This is where the
very old get together and retell their old love stories
between the branches of the trees. |
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Basílica
Vega del Mar
Urbanización Linda Vista BajaSan
Pedro de AlcántaraMarbella, 29600
Tel: +34 95 2781360
Here you'll find a paleo-Christian construction built by
the Visigoths in the 4th century and unlike anything else
in Spain. It is set inside the center of a religious junction
of two absides - the western and eastern ones. Nearby, is
a necropolis that was discovered at the beginning of the
past century (1915) almost by accident, given that the "discoverers"
were actually planting eucaliptus trees in the surrounding
area.
After various excavations, there have been many archeological
pieces found that prove the presence of ancient cultures
in the region. Tourist visits are guided at midday, three
days a week.
Open Hours: Midday Tue, Thu & Sat |
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Murallas
del Castillo (Las)
Salinas, s/nMarbella, 29600
In the heart of the old quarter stand the remains of the
Arab castle and city walls that once spread over 90000m2.
It is the only construction that still remains from the
Muslim era. It was built in the 10th century in the Caliph
period, later enlarged in the 14th century by the Nazaries.
There are many legends associated with the old castle and
walls, including rumours of secret and underground passages,
connecting the ancient fortress with the sea. The castle's
original layout is rectangular, measuring 90m x 160m2; unfortunately,
the years have taken their toll on this beautiful building
and it has lost all its towers. The walls and part of the
castle are currently being restored.
The inside is not open to the public. |
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Paseo
Marítimo
Promenade de MarbelliMarbella,
29600
If you take into account that the town of Marbella covers
over 25 kilometres of coast and beaches, you shouldn't be
surprised that the city's Paseo Maritimo, or boardwalk,
stretches over 6 kilometres. The white balustrade runs all
along the promenade, full of palm trees, buildings and outdoor
cafés.
Some of the showers on the beaches are elephant-shaped,
with bathers showering under their trunks. A walk along
the promenade is very pleasant at any time of year. You
can go on a bicycle, skates or on foot, and stop at one
of the restaurants or cafés to take in the sun or watch
people go by. |
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Villa
Romana de río Verde
San Pedro de AlcántaraMarbella,
26678
Tel: +34 95 2781360
The ruins of this ancient villa are located at the mouth
of the Verde River, on the outskirts of Marbella. It dates
back to the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, and it has been known
about since the mid-18th century, although the excavations
didn't began until the 1960s, when the archeologist and
historian, Carlos Posac and Fernando Alcalá, discovered
part of the villa.
There is an internal courtyard with lots of columns and
a dozen rooms. The mosaics on the floors of the old villa,
featuring sea and culinary motifs and faces, are truly magnificent.
You can take a free guided tour on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Fridays at midday.
Open Hours: Midday Tue, Thu & Sat |
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