A highlight for any type of traveller who goes to Marbella is a browse through the ‘white towns’, a series of whitewashed towns high up in the Spanish hills, all with their own charm.

Lanjarón is an appealing day spa town renowned for its ham. Inland from Estepona is preferred Casares, in the Sierra Bermeja. Its cuboid houses tumble downhill in a glorious race to the sea and also the dark-walled Moorish Citadel towers over the landscape.

Estepona, Marbella

Up in the mountains of Malaga lies the amazing town of Ronda, divided down the center by a 100m canyon, called ‘El Tajo’ that divides the middle ages old part of the community from the 18th century part. Ronda is 60km far from Marbella and also is preferred among day-trippers from the Costa del Sol deemed to visit Hemingway’s favourite city in Spain.

The canyon is extended by three bridges ‘The Roman Bridge’, ‘The Old Link’ as well as ‘The New Bridge.’ The most outstanding of the 3 is ‘The New Link,’ a fancy rock framework standing 120 metres above the canyon floor. Created by the renowned designer Aldehuela, it was lastly finished in 1793 having taken 40 years and several lives to build. You can take an excursion bus to the bottom of the gorge to catch the classic Ronda photo for yourself.

Ronda, Marbella

No matter what time of year you go to Marbella, a trip to the beach is a must. The Costa del Sol flaunts kilometre after kilometre of sandy beaches, the best which could be found a 10 min drive to the east of Marbella in the Elviria and also Resort Don Carlos areas. The whole time these beaches are beautiful little coastline bars.

Extending alongside the coastline is the paved Paseo Marítimo. No holiday in Marbella would be complete without strolling at a leisurely speed along such a boardwalk, particularly to appreciate among the Coast’s incredible sunsets. To seem like a local, head to the paseo on a Sunday when all the Spanish appeared in their Sunday ideal to walk and also chat.

Paseo Maritimo, Marbella

Marbella’s historic old town, also called casco antiguo, is a hidden treasure which most travelers do not manage to explore. With its picturesque, old style and labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets loaded with boutique stores, funky art galleries, bars and restaurants, the Old Town is almost like a completely different town within Marbella.

Old Town, Marbella

Orange Square is a lovely and very Andalucian square loaded with orange trees as well as exotic plants which is a must-see for any holiday, and also where you could sit silently in one of the several standard coffee shops appreciating a coffee or a glass of wine, as well as see the world pass.

Orange Square, Marbella

Due south of Marbella Old Town, beyond of the highway, you’ll discover a small park packed with significant tropical plants, known as La Alameda, popular among locals but also visitors like to visit this serene location to take a break. The park showcases a wonderful large central water fountain, enhanced in typical Andalusian tiles.

Avda. Ramón y Cajal, s/n, 29602 Marbella

Just up from the coastline near the center of the community is La Parque de La Constitución, a true oasis of tranquility in this dynamic modern city. It’s a terrific place to visit, with beautiful trees, vibrant blossoms, a children’s park, an astronomic observatory, a cafeteria as well as a 600 storage capacity outdoor auditorium which hosts opera, theatre manufacturing, performances and various other cultural events.

Av. Arias Maldonado, 14, 29602 Marbella

Surrealist art lovers (or, undoubtedly, all art lovers) can find an excellent compilation of original sculptures by Salvador Dali in the Avenida del Mar,  in the actual heart of Marbella. Head due south of the Old Town, look at La Alameda Park towards the coastline and you’ll discover a large pedestrianized opportunity with plenty of inviting benches to relax your tired feet as well as appreciate the wonderful sculptures.

Avenida del Mar, Marbella