Marbella tourist attractions
Marbella has been inhabited since prehistoric; Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths, Muslims and Catholics established on this territory leaving us with rich cultural remains which are worth the visit.
If you are interested in having some fun with family or friends you can also check the available theme parks in the area.
There are many things to do in Marbella, what do you prefer? Museums, theme parks or ancient buildings?
*Although there are many religious buildings dated before the 20th century we highlight the most important under the editor opinion.
Sightseeing places
There are some tourist places you can visit, continue reading and know the top places to visit in Marbella.
Plaza de los Naranjos and Old Town
Feel like travelling to the past in this beautiful area of Marbella, you can see the remains of the ancient castle and city walls which surrounded the city in the past. There use to be typical street markets in Plaza de los Naranjoson weekends.
Map and reviews: https://goo.gl/maps/ga62mLxzMiS2
Bonsai Museum
Variety of bonsai specimens reaching up to the century old.
Map and reviews: https://goo.gl/maps/v8FSWUtUvh92
Closed, but you can still visit the "Represa Park".
Ralli Museum
This is one of the 5 Ralli private museums located in the world and the only one in Europe. The museums will show the visitor a colection of southamerican and european art: sculptures from Dalí, paints from Miró and Henry Moore among many other artists.
Entrance is free, the museum close the month of February, Sundays, Mondays and bank holidays.
Map and reviews: https://goo.gl/maps/wJisw2ThxK52
Roman Village of Rio Verde
Around 5 kilometres from Marbella, this important and well conserved villa from the 1st century show the visitor a mosaic paviment with artistic representations next to the Rio Verde river. The villa was abandoned between the year 350 and 400 after our era.
Roman Baths of Las Bovedas
Next to the Guadalmina river mouth visitor can see the remains of ancient roman baths dated back from the 3rd century before our era.
Encarnacion Church
This church dates back from the year 1505, 20 years after the catholics conquered Marbella. This church was built upon the remains of an ancient mosque
Puerto Banús
Marina Banus is a must visit if you are in Marbella, meet the luxury and exclusivity in this area.
Theme parks and other attractions
Funny Beach
Theme park located next to the beach with karts and other attractions for the whole family.
Prices are expensive and not for all budgets:
- Karting 8 minutes: 20 Euro
- Water Bike: 50€ for 15 minutes.
- Flyboard and hoverboard: 75 Euro for 15 minutes
- Parasailing: 80€ for 15 minutes and two people.
View location in map or website.
Amazonia Adventure
Located in Eliviria it is a theme park where having some adrenaline adventure using zip lines, rope bridges and many more attractions for children and adults.
Prices
From 16 Euros for children to 24 Euros for adults.
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