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Marbella is set on a very busy main road 35 miles from the airport at Malaga. A playground for the rich and famous, the area has several golf and tennis courses set near to some of the best fashion boutiques in Spain. Spread over a 10 mile area there are lots of private villas for rent, good quality hotels and luxury apartments. The main beach in the resort is often very crowded, but on the plus side with another 20 to choose from you'll always find somewhere quiet. Daytime, when not spent golfing or on the beach, allows you to part with your hard earned cash in some of the most expensive shops in Spain, while at night, the cafe bars around the marina give you a chance of spotting the latest star to moor their yacht and head off to the local casino. Cheap flights and holidays are available all year round to Marbella.

Region - Andalucia.
Country - Spain.
Capital City - Madrid.
Language - Spanish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Catholic.
Visas - Valid passport.
Currency - Euro, about €1.45 = £1.
Credit Cards - Widely accepted in Marbella.
Time Difference - +1 hour.
Flight Time UK - 2 - 3 hours.
Marbella Airport - AGP (Malaga).
Distance from Marbella Airport - Approximately 35 miles.
Taxi Fare from Marbella Airport - About €55 (£37).

Driving in Spain - In Marbella they drive on the right. EU compliant three-part pink document or international driving licence required .
Electricity in Spain - Marbella it is 220v, adapter required.
Marbella Public Phones - Marbella International booths accept coins and phonecards, as well as redit cards .
Marbella Mobile Phones - Marbella has all major networks.

Spain Emergency Numbers - Marbella emergency services are 112 (police, fire and ambulance).
Marbella Health Risks - None.
Marbella Safety & Security - Motorists, particularly those towing caravans, should be aware of highway pirates, who target foreign registered vehicles in service areas and subsequently stop them on the hard shoulder of motorways.

Shop Opening Times in Marbella - Banks open in Marbella 09.00-14.00 Mon-Fri, 09.00-13.00 Sat (except summer). Shops open in Marbella 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. Department stores and commercial centres in Marbella 10.00-21.00. Office hours in Marbella are 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. .

Public Holidays in Marbella - Public Holidays in Marbella are Jan 1, 6, March 1, 25, May 1, June 24, Aug 15, Oct 12, Nov 1, Dec 6, 8, 25, 28.

Marbella Accommodation - Accommodation is registered and inspected by the Malaga regional authorities. Marbella hotels are classified from one to five-star. Marbella hostels/pensions are classified one to three-star. Other accommodation in Marbella includes apartment-hotels, hotel-residencies, motels, self-catering.

Tipping in Marbella - In Marbella service and tax are usually included in hotel bills, but tip chambermaids, porters and waiters. Restaurants in Marbella often include service, so a gratuity is discretionary, normally 10%-15%. Taxi drivers expect 10%-15%.

Marbella Standard of Living - In Marbella a Bottle of beer (330ml) - €1 (70p), mineral water (1L) - €0.90 (62p) and three course meal with drinks - €12 (£8.25).

Local Festivals in Marbella - The Malaguenian Holy Week celebrations and August feasts with bull fighting, horses and beautiful women dressed in traditional costumes. The annual Malaga fair in August is an exuberant week-long street party with plenty of flamenco and 'fino'(sherry).The fair commemorates the re-conquest of the city by Isabella and Ferdinand in 1487 and lasts for ten full festive days. This castanet-clicking fiesta starts off with a bang, literally, with an impressive firework display in the park which can be seen for miles around, not just in Malaga. The best view is from the Port if you happen to be on a cruise ship or can persuade a sailor friend to drop anchor there for a few hours. The following day the people take to the streets, the women in flouncy flamenco dresses, to dance, drink and, generally, make merry. The traditional dance of Andalucia is called 'Sevillanas' comprising four distinct dances with plenty of finger-clicking, foot-stomping and, above all, feeling. This is where 'dancing in the street' can be appreciated spontaneously 'en vida' which is really the only way Spanish dancing should be performed. .

Marbella Climate - In Marbella the Sea breezes from the Mediterranean coastline regulates the summer heat to a more comfortable levels than the inland Andalusian towns and the Malaga Mountains form the perfect barrier to protect the city from the colder weather in winter. It can still be very hot in July and August and it can be colder (minimum of around 13 °C) between December and February. Some much needed rainfall is to be expected in Marbella during the colder months, but it usually does not usually last for long. .

Tourist Information on Marbella
For more information on Marbella go to www.andalucia.com

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