Marbella

Unofficially considered the capital of the western Costa del Sol, Marbella undoubtedly has enough ingredients to be one of the most important tourist centers in Spain.

Its privileged situation, at the foot of Sierra Blanca, on the coast, provides it with excellent climatic conditions as well as great scenic beauty.

Its origin dates back to Roman times, from which there are abundant archaeological remains; In the same way, from the Arab period it preserves two towers and the walls of the Castle; from Christian times, in the old town, it preserves the Church of the Incarnation, the House of the Corregidor and the Hospital of San Juan de Dios.

But where Marbella really abounds is in the tourist offer of sun and sand: splendid and extensive beaches, natural areas of interest such as the Cabopino Dunes or the Pinares de las Chapas, marinas, golf courses, sports clubs and a wide variety of establishments. that make his fame justified. Seven kilometers away is the populous urban center of San Pedro de Alcántara, annexed to Marbella, which was born as a result of the installation of a sugar mill in 1860.