The OLD TOWN or CASCO ANTIGUO of Marbella is perhaps the loveliest town in the Costa Del Sol in my opinion. With its narrow picturesque streets, adorned with balconies overflowing with colourful... more
Among the Beaches you will find in Marbella are the Playa de Venus - Playa de Bajadilla - Playa Fontanilla (next to Port of Marbella) - Nagueles - El Faro - La Venus. If you just want to sit and relax... more
Stacey took us to see this Roman ruin near Marbella (no it is NOT in the city center, it is located in one of the outlying suburbs). It was closed when we arrived, it has never been open for viewing... more
Came here for the 2006 European VT meeting and aswell as memories we took some photos home with us. The Dali statues in the walkway that leads to the old town,... more
Another thing I love about Marbella and Spain are the beautiful ORNATE STREETLIGHTS. They are such a lovely addition to an already charming atmosphere. The... more
The ERMITA DE SANTIAGO or Santiago Chapel is the most ancient religious construction in the city, dating back to the 15th century, after the conquest of... more
Thought to be one of the most ancient Christian buildings in Marbella,IGLESIA DE SANTO CRISTO or Santo Cristo Church, dates back to the 16th century.. The... more
In the centrally located Avenida Del Mar is a permanent , open-air exhibition of SALVADOR DALI SCULPTURES a unique collection that you can admire while taking... more
I would like to take them to Puerto Banus,its a real eye opener to see how the other half live.The boats on the banus in the harbour are just fantastic and its... more
Perhaps some of the most beautiful spots to take sunset pictures is in Marbella. We were fortunate enough to be taking a lovely stroll along the promenade with... more
Marbella's motto is "A Way of Life" and, certainly, this luxurious resort town seems to have it all and is, once again, rising to the fore as a favourite... more
The Town Hall, along with the TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE is located in the Plaza do los Naranjos (Square of Orange Trees).Since I did not get a picture of the... more
Among the many neat tiles in Marbella, is this one shown by Carmen (Carmela 71) and Hans (Waalewiener). Of course it has Carmen's name on it "Plazuela Del... more
This is more of a general Spain memory, than just Marbella. Of all the places I've traveled in the USA and outside the USA, Spanish people are some of the... more
This beautiful Mosque which H R H Prince Salman of Saudi Arabia had built here.This is a modern Andalusian Architecture and it reflects on previous era's here... more
The Arroyo de la Represa Park which was re-claimed from disused land, stretches from the circunvalacion (Marbella ring road) almost as far as Ricardo Soriano. A... more
Porto Banus is part of what is known as the Golden Mile. It is a playground of the rich and famous, the showbiz celebrities, sheikhs, millionaires and royalty.... more
Part of the beach at marbella, and an imposing, modern, but attractive apartment block. Sorry about the photographer, he was one of the local Paparazzi, looking... more
Marbella is renown as the playground for the jet-set. Julio Iglesias, Antonio Banderas, King Fayd of Saudia Arabia, all have homes or second homes here.Last... more
This poster was in Lori's scrapbook and it was begging to be shown.Lori & I do not like watching Bullfighting ,but we understand how much this is the culture... more
Marbella´s motto "A Way of Life" is a real thing.
Apart that i live here and it seems a luxurious resort (a favourite location with the rich and famous), also has the special soul of a typical...
Saturday February 14, 2004
Valentine's Day
After taking an interesting bus ride from Torremolinos to Marbella, Carmen (Carmela71), picked us up at the bus station. She showed around Puerto Banus, a......
After many visits over the last few years, I finally decided the time was right to make Marbella my home. I decided one day in Ausust 2003, while on vacation here, that the day I return home to Wales...
Marbella is considered one of the most luxury cities in the Mediterranean coast. This town atracks wealthy people from all over the world, mainly Arabs, Russians, Germans and British. The deceased...
Here is the beginning ,a nice picture (yes Carmen this is a nice picture ) of Carmen Stace & Hansi
I will post plenty pictures but it will take some time to make the Story of Marbella VT meeting......
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