{"id":151,"date":"2021-09-06T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-06T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.malagatransfer.co.uk\/blog\/?p=151"},"modified":"2024-01-17T10:08:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T10:08:55","slug":"visiting-marbella","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.malagatransfer.co.uk\/blog\/visiting-marbella\/","title":{"rendered":"Marbella, a destination with many things to do and see"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Marbella<\/strong><\/strong> is undoubtedly one of the most glamorous cities in the Mediterranean, a cosmopolitan city in which live more than 130 nationalities, being its most known feature the focus on an exclusive clientele with high purchasing power.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Lamborghini in Puerto Banus<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

However, Marbella also has another side, centuries of history with Roman, Arab and Christian remains which can be discovered especially in the old town.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

There is so much to see and do in Marbella, and depending on your interests you can stay in one place or another. Let’s take a look at some of the most recommended and popular activities in Marbella.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Would you like to do any of the proposals we recommend?<\/strong> Remember that we can take you wherever you need to go no matter the time or wherever you come from and for a great price.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Marbella Old Town and Naranjos Square<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

One of the areas of Marbella with the most history and age is the Old Town, located inside the old city walls that protected the ancient city. If you want to discover the charming side of Marbella, enjoy a walk through this area, one of the most beautiful in Andalusia, with a maze of narrow streets, typical houses and flowered balconies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Plaza de los Naranjos, which means Oranges Square<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here we find the Plaza de los Naranjos, with a layout that dates back to the Catholic conquest and which constitutes one of the favourite places for passers-by every day. From this square you will have access to other places of historical interest, such as the Casa Consistorial and the Ermita de Santiago, which is even older than the square itself. The Plaza quickly became the nerve centre of Marbella, being the site of the old prison, although no trace of it has remained.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Strolling through the Old Town<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Walking through the old town you will find many other interesting places, such as the 17th century church, the remains of the castle and the defensive wall that surrounded an ancient Arab medina and the old Baz\u00e1n Hospital, in Renaissance style, among many other places.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It is definitely worthwhile to wander around Marbella’s Old Town and immerse yourself in its history.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n