Casco Antiguo
White façades, hidden patios and Plaza de los Naranjos a few minutes from the sea.
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Open map ↗Come early or after dinner. Midday is usually the least charming time.
Regional guide
Marbella
Old town and seaside polish
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Marbella has two faces: whitewashed old-town lanes and a coastline of hotels, golf courses and marinas.
Marbella works best when you do not reduce it to Puerto Banús. Plaza de los Naranjos, the quieter streets of the casco antiguo and a walk beside the sea create a more complete picture of the city.
Official visitor information ↗Photo: David Iliff / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0Worth your time
What to see in Marbella
Paseo Marítimo
A long seafront walk connecting beaches, restaurants and urban gardens.
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Open map ↗Cycling works well outside the busiest hours.
Puerto Banús
Yachts, supercars and luxury storefronts in the coast's most theatrical marina.
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Open map ↗Visit for the spectacle, but choose dinner only after checking recent reviews.
Dunas de Artola
Protected dunes and timber walkways beside Cabopino beach.
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Open map ↗Arrive early because the Cabopino parking area fills quickly in summer.
La Concha
The mountain above Marbella, with views of the coast and, on clear days, Africa.
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Open map ↗This is a real mountain route, not a sandal walk. Check conditions and carry plenty of water.