With beautiful beaches, incredible weather and a vast array of luxury hotels, Marbella is becoming the favorite destination for the rich and the famous, as well as the not so. This village in Spain, some calling it the Spanish answer to St. Tropez, has gone through some changes, one of which is due to the previous mayor Jesus Gil. Gil did what Daley in Chicago did, sponsored a massive project to upgrade the landscaping of the city, and the result is stunning. And even though this has become a hot-spot for celebrities, there is still a side of Marbella that remains real, and down to earth. Just walking throughout the alley ways and the back streets will illustrate that this is one town that holds onto and values their own particular individuality.
Orange Square is one spot that tourists will come upon during a walking tour. This is said to be one of the most beautiful squares in the city, also home to the tourist office and the town hall. Detailed maps are found here that will guide one on the rest of their journey of the streets of Marbella. This area is also home to many art galleries, bistros, coffee shops and bars. The activity in this square is happening day and night. And should one visit at just the right time, when the trees and the flowers are in bloom, the colors contrasting against the blue sky will amaze and astound. Many have chosen to make Marbella their permanent residence after a visit or two, especially those in the field of the visual arts, be they painters or photographers, once they leave they just think about coming back, and eventually just move here.
Coming off the square like spokes of a bicycle wheel, are smaller streets and alleys. This area gives one the feel of being in tiny village, rather than a cosmopolitan city. There are restaurants and local hangouts where one can strike up conversations with the locals. Again, it is no wonder that artists find refuge, in the quiet and the creative inspiration, that is also located to a bit of action and life. For all one needs to do should they desire a bit of modern interaction, is to take a stroll down the Avenida del Mar, where skyscrapers and classy nightclubs line the Costa, and the feeling in the air is celebratory and exciting. In all this small town of Spain offers everything to the modern traveler, beauty and excitement, luxury and realness.
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