In which residential area in Marbella?

Are you leaving for the Costa del Sol, the extreme south of Spain? Discover our guide to the best areas to stay in Marbella!

Located between Gibraltar and Malaga , stands a small seaside resort of 130 549 inhabitants: Marbella. From mild winters, warm summers: this former mining village and fishermen enjoys a Mediterranean climate and has benefited well from its economic transition by becoming in the 20th century a high place of Spanish tourism. Known all over the world for its luxurious residences and to be the holiday resort of fame, staying in Marbella can be expensive.

From Puerto Banús to the marina of Marbella, from the historical district to the beach of Las Chapas, you will enjoy different atmospheres, with a sometimes disappointing charm, between history and modernity. This is where to stay in Marbella.

The historic centre

A maze of white alleys, traditional houses typical of the Moorish Spain where the bougainvilliers are winding in the windows, a lush vegetation: Marbella has a unique cachet with tropical city accents. The historic centre gives the visitor a charm of a small fishing village that it was once. The Plaza de los Naranjos (Place des Oranges) is as its name suggests, a neighborhood where the orange blossom hires the atmosphere. In the evening, the terraces are invested by the city's noctambula.

Take a tour of the Repressa Park, Alameda Park and the Constitution Park before you can enjoy the many terraces of Duque de Ahumada Avenue. Do not miss the museum of contemporary Spanish engraving, a marvel containing more than 4000 prints and works by Picasso, Miró, Dalí, Chillida, Tápies and Barceló. Luxury, calm and voluptuous invite you to discover a forgotten area of visitors: the old medieval wall, the parish of Encarnación will punctuate your visit. Choose this area where to stay in Marbella to be at the first lodges by walking.

Puerto Banús

This is the den of luxury lovers. Located west of Marbella, this town attracts many personalities who come to stay in ultra prestigious residences. Puerto Banús is compared to Walk of Fame of Hollywood, the open-air fortress of wealthy stars from all over the world. A seafront promenade will make you feel like in Saint-Tropez, wandering in the middle of the jet-set. If the heart tells you, rent a boat to sail in catamaran on the peaceful waters of the bay. It is an ideal area for luxury and fashion shopping. But beware: yachts, luxury cars and exorbitant prices to stay in Marbella.

Playa de las Chapas

Marbella has a long coastline of more than 30 kilometers of coastline: urban beaches, seafront promenade, cheap and luxurious paillotes where to party, peaceful and quiet corners having preserved an authentic and wild soul. Las Chapas beach has the advantage of being uncommon while being very well equipped. In the east, the dune of Artola and the Cabopino beach will delight you if you want to rest away from the tumult of the city by listening to the roll of the waves. View the east coast to stay in Marbella if you are looking for peace and quiet.

Main photo credit : Flickr – Gilles Messian