The recently opened Museum of
Engravingsis the largest in Europe, whilst its Bonsai museum
is located nearby in the broad Represa streambed, recently converted into a quiet and
beautiful park.
Marbella is unique. A
sun drenched historic town, at the foot of Europe, it is blessed with a specially
mild microclimate, thanks to the protection of the impressive Sierra Blanca
mountain range, which rises majestically behind Marbella just one mile inland
from the shore. Surrounded by luxuriant semitropical vegetation, bathed by the
waters of the Mediterranean, cooled by sea and mountain breezes, Marbella has a
very special feel.A truly Andalucian town,Marbella has always succeeded in conquering its conquerors - Phoenicians,Romans, Vandals, Arabs. A few years ago, the first > to be built since the reconquest of Spain by the Catholic monarchs at the end of the 15th century, opened its doors to worshippers and visitors, a few miles from Marbella. H.M. King Fahd of Saudi Arabia built this magnificent complex.
Marbella is a wonderful blends of old and new, historic and modern. Its carefully conserved historic monuments include the beautiful 16th century parish church with its outstanding organ, built ten years ago by public subscription, its Moorish Castle, which walls border the eastern perimeter of the Old Town itself a fascinating collection of old houses and quiet streets. Marbella's archaeological treasures and sites have been carefully catalogued, restored and protected.
The recently opened Museum of
Engravingsis the largest in Europe, whilst its Bonsai museum
is located nearby in the broad Represa streambed, recently converted into a quiet and
beautiful park.
To make Marbella easily accessible to travellers from everywhere, the Malaga international airport was recently extended and modernized, and is now linked by motorway to several towns along the coast. Marbella's new hospital is the latest addition to the Coast's health facilities.
All Marbella's wide beaches fly the European Union blue flag there are national and
international schools for students of all nations, and soon there will be a university.
The Exhibition and Conference centre, there are hotels and
restaurants, bars and discos for all tastes and pockets, a string of leisure ports,
including the world famous Puerto Banus, and a full range of sports
facilities, including numerous golf courses, water ski centres,
tennis and health clubs.
Dozen of sports events are held in Marbella every year.
Its musical life, both classical and pop, includes concerts and recitals by world famous artists.
Lighter entertainment is also on offer - piano bars, karaoke bars, flamenco centres,
and the like.
Marbella offers all kinds of shopping, from major department stores to specialized high fashion boutiques.
So, my fellow citizen, come and enjoy my wonderful hometown with us "Marbellies”.
For us, Marbella is heaven on earth.
Your friend and future host
Aurelio Almagro.
Editor.