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Marbella Old Town

If you are planning a visit to the swanky southern Spanish resort of Marbella, make sure you take your time to explore the Old Town.

Marbella’s Old Town is one of the most picturesque places to visit on the Costa del Sol. However many times you have visited this historic quarter, you will always find something new to see and do around the cobbled streets.

Marbella Old Town properties for sale are among the most sought after by ex-pats looking for holiday homes or permanent residences.

Away from the sandy beaches and glitzy night life you will find a more sedate and traditional way of life in the Old Town. Orange Square is Marbella´s prettiest area, and is home to the 16th century town hall and tourist information centre. 

The narrow streets around Orange Square are packed with small shops, art galleries and pavement cafés, where visitors can relax and watch the world go by.  As its name suggests, orange trees and tropical plants fill the main square with a burst of colour and blossom, especially in the spring.

Properties for sale in Marbella include villas, with pools, luxury townhouses and new developments in and around the town centre.

Bars and restaurants

Bars and restaurants are plentiful here, and many are situated in the Old Town.  Fine dining restaurants are situated in and around Orange Square, but if you prefer something cheaper and more traditional, there are some great tapas bars and cafes to choose from.

A wonderful place to lose yourself, the further up you head in the Old Town, the better the restaurants seem to get. Choose from delicious fresh fish and seafood, paella, Serrano ham and Manchego cheese, accompanied by a glass of fruity local wine or dry fino sherry.

History of Marbella Old Town

It is all credit to the local government that even though Marbella is linked to large scale tourism, it still manages to maintain much of its original charm in the old part of town.

The street plan of this part of the city preserves the irregular layout that is characteristic of the Arabic era, although some of its narrow streets open onto plazas designed immediately after the Christian Conquest.

Shopping

Whether you are looking for trinkets, souvenirs, designer shoes or art galleries you will be spoilt for choice in the Old Town. Wander around the streets which branch off from Orange Square to find a wide choice of eclectic shops and funky fashions. The vintage stores are well worth exploring if you are looking for something unusual or unique.

Where to stay?

For a more authentic and traditional stay in Marbella, check into one of the pensions or boutique hotels in the Old Town, within walking distance of the beach. You will find plenty of quirky restaurants close to your accommodation, without having to walk into town if you prefer to stay local.

Properties for sale in Marbella Old Town

Properties for sale in Marbella Old Town are among the most sought after in southern Spain.  Choose from a range of traditional townhouses, apartments and villas close to the centre of Marbella’s historic quarter.

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