Top Things to Do in Marbella Spain
If you are planning a trip to Marbella Spain and looking for the best things to do, see, and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Marbella Spain sits between the Sierra Blanca Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. The area is full of glitz and glamour and has been referred to as the Costa Del Sol’s French Riviera. There are beautiful beaches, Michelin-star restaurants, marinas full of yachts, designer boutiques, Dali sculptures, whitewashed buildings with red-tiled roofs, bougainvillea, iron balconies, and hanging flower pots. Browse the must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Marbella Spain bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Marbella Spain trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Things to Do in and Around Marbella Spain
Relax at a chiringuito on the sand
Go for a swim at El Faro Beach
Check out the sand sculptures
Ride a bike along the promenade from Marbella to Puerto Banus
Wander the old town and shop for souvenirs
Photograph the tiled fountain and benches in Parque de la Alameda
Check out the sculptures of Salvador Dali on Avenida del Mar
Go for a walk in Parque de la Constitución
Visit the Bonsai Museum
Browse the works of Spanish artists at the Museum of Spanish Contemporary Art
Have lunch in Plaza de los Naranjos
Visit La Encarnación Church
Check out the Roman Villa Ruins
See Dali’s works at the Museo Ralli
Photograph the Arco de Marbella
Hang out on Nikki Beach
Go dolphin watching
Photograph Fuente de la Venus de Marbella
Check out Muralla del Castillo de Marbella
Relax under an umbrella at Playa Fontanilla Beach
Walkout on the Embarcadero
Do some high-end shopping in Puerto Banus
Check out the luxury yachts in the Puerto Banus Harbor
Photograph Dali’s rhinoceros sculpture
Walk the Golden Mile
Check the Marbella Spain Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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