| There are so many places to visit in the European | | | | nautical events and tennis. Apart from calling it a |
| continent. One of the famous destinations is Marbella | | | | tourist paradise, the city is also called a golfer's |
| in Spain. Marbella is beside the Mediterranean and is | | | | paradise, as one can practice and play golf |
| one of the cities in Andalusia. As a beach resort on | | | | throughout the year on any one of the 70+ local golf |
| the Costa del Sol it's a favourite destination for British | | | | courses. Of these courses is the very famous Dama |
| holiday makers. Its surface area is about 117.2 square | | | | de Noche, a flood lit course. It is the first one in |
| kilometres and is 10 metres above sea level. | | | | Europe and only the tenth in the world. The area is |
| Marbella's current known population is approximately | | | | also home to several tennis and horse riding schools, |
| 101,144 inhabitants and of course during busy tourist | | | | as well as sports centres and gymnasiums. |
| seasons, from April to August numbers increase | | | | Apart from the beaches Marbella has beautiful |
| greatly. Marbella is currently the most cosmopolitan | | | | mountains and could even be referred to as a hiker's |
| and famous spot in the Costa del Sol. It includes the | | | | paradise. Marbella contains beautiful hotels that offer |
| Mediterranean marina and the Puerto Banus marina | | | | 5 star service ensuring tourist have the best stay |
| known for its luxury yacht mooring. Marbella is a | | | | possible. Hotels such the La Villa Marbella Charming |
| well-maintained town in terms of its cleanliness, | | | | Hotel, the Hotel Gran Meliá Don Pepe, the |
| safety and order. It has beautiful boulevards, gardens | | | | Gran Hotel Guadalpin Marbella & SPA etc, offer |
| and green parks. The landscape is beautiful despite | | | | great breath taking views inside and outside the |
| the cities high population density. This is due to high | | | | hotel. There is also the possibility to rent a luxury villa |
| quality urban projects in terms of building design and | | | | in the Marbella mountains. By the time tourists' leave, |
| space conservation. | | | | they start to think they might be making the wrong |
| Marbella's climate is absolutely stunning with strong | | | | decision! The city has so much to offer that many |
| blue coloured skies. This is one of Marbella's many | | | | tourists return year after year. The city is also home |
| attractive features and invites tourists throughout | | | | to many celebrities including songwriters, actors and |
| the year. The Meditarranean beaches have fine white | | | | multi-millionaire company owners. Antonio Banderas of |
| sand and the sea's intense blue colour complements | | | | the Mask of Zorro fame owns a property in Marbella. |
| the colour of the sky. The warm sea is also a big | | | | The city is also featured in many international movies, |
| draw for tourists who are keen to take a dip. The | | | | TV series and music videos. The Marbella Town Hall |
| beaches contain fantastic old styled bars offering a | | | | can guide tourists, as they would require information |
| great range of drinks and food. The beaches also | | | | where information regarding the city, activities, |
| have excellent leisure activities, making it a must visit | | | | climate, accommodation, sports and festivities can be |
| tourist hotspot. Marbella is also known for its golf | | | | acquired. Being such a beautiful place, it's certainly |
| courses and is the head quarters of the world cup | | | | worth considering Marbella for your next holiday! |
| golf. Marbella also houses the head quarters of | | | | |