![Visti Marbella on the Costa del Sol in Andalucia, southern Spain. [Image CCO / Pixabay]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/3/28/660x290/b_502x220x82/visti-marbella-on-the-costa-del-sol-in-andalucia-southern-spain-image-pixabay_2236821.jpg "Visti Marbella on the Costa del Sol in Andalucia, southern Spain. [Image CCO / Pixabay]")
Marbella is the more opulent and posh city on the Costa del Sol and has many attractions, including the beautiful and historic Casco Antiguo, the gorgeous beaches, shops, restaurants, museums and more. Here we explore five of the best locations to visit in Marbella.
Marbella's Golden Mile and the Paseo Maritimo
This area of Marbella offers beaches, luxurious beach resorts, nightclubs and restaurants and stretches all the way to the opulent Puerto Banus marina.
Beaches of Marbella
Besides the beautiful “Golden Mile,” Marbella boasts 27 km of well-kept and gorgeous beaches. Most have plenty of amenities, like beach bars, water sports, showers, beach umbrellas and sunbeds, while others are out of the way and perfect for a quiet day of sunbathing. Yet others sport luxurious private beach clubs.
Puerto Banus Marina
Hob nob with the rich and famous in Puerto Banus, with its luxury yachts, high-priced eateries, bars and upmarket boutiques, all backed by the Sierra Blanca Mountains.
Casco Antiguo (Old Town)
Marbella’s Casco Antiguo is a must-see area of the city, with its narrow and winding cobblestone streets and historic buildings. It the heart of the Old Town, enjoy a drink or snack in the 15th-century Plaza de Los Naranjos. Here you can see the city’s original Arab walls, still standing alongside newer Renaissance buildings, as well as tapas bars and palm trees.
Museo Ralli, Marbella
Located in the heart of Marbella, Museo Ralli exhibits the work of European and Latin American artists, including Salvador Dali (Spain), Joan Miro (Spain), Wilfredo Lam (Cuba), Leopoldo Torres Aguero (Argentina), Herman Braun-Vega (Peru) and many more, including paintings and sculpture.
