Location: Marbella
Top Things to do in Marbella
The 10 Best Things to do in Marbella, Andalucia
In the chic, sun-drenched Costa del Sol town of Marbella, hints of its former Moorish occupation mingle with modern-day resort amenities. Bask on the sands of famous La Fontanilla beach or ricochet among the area's family-oriented water, wildlife and theme parks. Experience the Andalusian charm of the historic quarter, filled with whitewashed buildings, remnants of a ninth-century Arab fortress and fragrant orange trees. End a relaxing day with a dish of the cold almond soup ajoblanco and some of the region's excellent dessert wine.
Restaurants in Marbella
1. Marbella Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,392 reviews
This old neighborhood is full of romance, with narrow, winding cobblestone streets: great for evening strolls.
Reviewed By Hermes_NL - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Marbella is not just a glitzy beach town but also an highly historic city dating back to the times of the Moors. The old town is choc full of character with the old fortifications, narrow streets, colorful churches, little chapels, lively squares, and of course many restaurants and shops. Very much worthwhile to go to essentially every day during your Marbella stay.
2. Paseo Maritimo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 613 reviews
A pleasant boardwalk lined with shops, video game arcades, restaurants and cafes.
Reviewed By sunnycornermarbella - Marbella, Spain
Wonderful and popular promenade along the sea for walking, biking, running. This is a main feature of Marbella center and if you stay in center city you will really enjoy it. Lots of restaurants line the promenade and you can ride bikes all the way to Puerto Banus and even Estepona. They build on to it every year, one day it will stretch from Estepona to Nerja! If you want to enjoy the Paseo a great place to stay is Sunny Corner Marbella center look it up on your search engine!
3. Cabopino Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 784 reviews
Reviewed By StephenCr0ss - Dublin, Ireland
Cabo Pino beach is excellent as they have a super boardwalk behind the ruins that runs forever. Nice to run on!
4. Avenida del Mar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,100 reviews
Reviewed By fred488 - Hamburg, Germany
A must see for all who visit Marbella. We call it the Dali Square. Original bronzes of some of Dali’s most famous pictures. My favourite of all time is his wife Gala but of course the long legged elephants are there for all to see. Car park under the square. Highly recommended then a walk across the road to Orange Square - shops and many fabulous restaurants and bars. Or stay that side and walk along the sea front - also full of great bars and of course the great sandy beaches. Beware the hawkers though.
5. Alameda Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 511 reviews
Reviewed By Ogi0 - Sofia, Bulgaria
Near the old town, the park is a quiet oasis filled with greenery. There is a very interesting fountain and benches filled with ceramic tiles with drawings on them.
6. La Concha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By 1kiwi1976 - San Pedro de Alcantara, Spain
Really nice walk with many viewing points on the way so you can make it as challenging as you want. Usually plenty of parking and the hotel up there is nice for an after walk drink.
7. Puerto Banus Marina
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5,809 reviews
Reviewed By KonstantiaM2 - Piraeus, Greece
Amazing place, I visited it 3 nights! Large area where you can walk by the sea with lot of fancy and -very-expensive restaurants restaurants, designer shops, coffer shops and clubs.The right place to see and be seen !!!!!! beautiful and well dressed people, many -super- yachts alongside, and of course the stunning sports cars: I've never seen so many Porches, Ferraris, Astons and Rolls in various colours. If you don;t want to eat or buy anything (I bought a disigner;s bag,I couldn;t resist) stop for a drink or just walk around and enjoy the sunset. It is very nice and amusing experience! It is not so far from city center. You can go by bus from city center and return by taxi, if it is late the night (the taxi costs around 15-16 euros, but if you are lucky in bus stop, maybe you can find someone to share the amount)!
8. Playa de la Levante
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By RosinaMcLaughlin - Buncrana, Ireland
Fab beach, great sun loungers with big cushions, so comfortable. Great music vibes! No stones to get in the water! Just the perfect place to wile away the day in the sunshine. The restaurant Levante is divine for lunch! Heaven on earth!
9. Marina Banus Shopping Center
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By SteveM987654321
They have done a brilliant job with the refurb and it is now has a classier feel than El Corte but with inexpensive shops and a great little cafe on the ground floor. Toilets are like a 5 star hotel!!
10. Costa Water Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 5 reviews
