Marbella is an up market resort on the Costa del Sol. The long promenade is lined with restaurants apartment blocks and palm trees. The luxurious villas in the hills above the town are home to footballers and film stars. The exclusive port of Puerto Banus is just a walk along the "golden mile" which separates the two. The shops and bars in the centre of the town show the affluence of the area, Marbella is renowned for its wealth . For a week in Marbella, take plenty spending money, eating out can be very expensive. The weather in the area is mild throughout the year and can reach as high as 40c in July and August. Marbella would make an excellent base for exploring other towns and villages along the coast and inland, the mountain road to Ronda makes a nice trip. Malaga airport is only about forty minutes drive up the coast. Marbella is an excellent centre for golfing holidays with many top class golf clubs in the area. In the early seventies. Prince Fahd was a frequent visitor to the Costa del Sol, he traveled with a retinue of over a a thousand helpers, spending a lot of money in the process. A few years ago, a massive scandal erupted when it was found that local government officials had been accepting bribes for illegal developments. Holidays in Marbella don't have to be expensive, there are some excellent restaurants and plenty decent hotels or apartmentsto choose from without breaking the bank. You can get cheap flights to Malaga from a number of UK airports and use one of the many transfer companies who operate from the airport. Car hire isn't too expensive and is a great way to explore the area. A nice drive is up the winding road to Ronda where you pass some of the most fabulous villas in Spain.
Hotels In Marbella
Marbella has plenty of hotels and apartments to choose from including some of the most prestigious 5 star hotels on the Costa del Sol. You don't have to spend a fortune on your hotel, there are some excellent 2 and 3 star establishments which are clean and comfortable. We have listed all the main hotels and apartments in Marbella and included a link on each property to a corresponding page on the independent hotel price comparison website Hotels Combined where you can quickly find the best price being offered by all the major online booking agencies.
4 & 5 Star Hotels
3 Star Hotels
1 & 2 Star Hotels
Marbella Costa Del Sol
Information About The Resort Of Marbella On The Costa del Sol Spain