Places to See And Things To Do In Marbella, Spain

Olivia Valere (Upscale restaurant, bar and disco)
Arabian wall
Bonsai museum
Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo
Old city centre
Playa de la Bajadilla (beach)
Playa de Fontanilla (beach)
Puerto Banús, a marina built by José Banús where Rolls-Royces and Ferraris meet yachts.
The Golden Mile featuring the Marbella Club Hotel and its beach club, as well as the late King Fayed's palace.

The Old Town & Orange Square - although a modern town, Marbella is full of history, its origins date back to 1600 BC so it's fair to say there is a little part of history to be found in every corner of the "old town", with its Moorish castle, and famous "Orange Square". The historical old quarter with the Andalucian/Moorish mix can still be found with its flower filled balconies and narrow streets.
Puerto Banús - is the famous yacht marina, lined with popular bars and restaurants, and a veritable posers' paradise. Plenty of late night bars and the odd celebrity are to be found here, but don't forget your wallet, it's not cheap!

Golf - If you love golf then Marbella has spectacular golf courses that have been designed by the likes of Seve Ballesteros, Peter Alliss and Clive Clark. There are more than 40 quality courses to be played throughout the Costa del Sol making it a perfect destination for the golf enthusiast.

Horseracing - about 15 minutes from the centre of Marbella is the Hipodromo Mijas Costa. The recently built all weather racetrack has meetings throughout the year including floodlit night racing on summer weekends. The course also boasts plenty of entertainment including bars, music and restaurants.

Ski - Marbella is the perfect base to visit the famous Spanish Ski resort of Sierra Nevada (1.5 hours away by car)