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What to expect in Marbella, Spain

 

Marbella is a Spanish City nestled on the Southern coast of Spain. It is widely regarded as one of Spain's most picturesque cities with some of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean, the hidden gem of old town Marbella and of course the incredible weather.

 

Coastal view of Tenerife, Marbella, Spain - Blog Post Barters Travelnet

Marbella attractions

Marbella boasts some brilliant attractions from the mesmerising boat rides with dolphins to the hop-on-hop-off road buggies allowing you to experience some of the most impressive angles you can get throughout all of Marbella.

Hiring a boat is simple! Just head into the Marbella city centre, Puerto Banús. The boat ride is a 2-hour excursion where you are taken out into the Mediterranean waters for an up close view of the stunning cliffs alongside the dolphins for some brilliant photo opportunities! The boat rides also have drink packages available where you can sip on a glass of chilled wine enjoy the experience and fully embrace the holiday life!

If it's a thrill that you seek, then Marbella has something to quench your thirst. You can hop on an off-road buggy to zip through the backroads of Marbella where the guide will take you to some of the best-hidden gem locations the area has to offer.

If you enjoy the finer things in life, Spain is widely known for their world-class wine. Have you ever wanted to learn more about the process of making wine? This excursion offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of winemaking. From the crushing of the grapes to the final step of pouring it into a glass, this tour will give you an insight into all the steps that go into creating a delicious bottle of wine. Come join us and explore all that goes into crafting this age-old beverage!

Ocean view of a yacht in Marbella, Malaga, Spain - Blog Post Barters Travelnet

Marbella Beaches

Marbella has some of the most awe-inspiring sets of beaches in all of the country, but the one we recommend the most is Playa Puerto Banus. We sing the praises of this one due to all the amenities available on the beach from jet skiing, flyboarding or just sit back and bask in the glow of the Spanish sun. We really do feel that the jet ski excursion is something that must be taken advantage of, the level of fun and exhilaration it brings makes it a must-do for your trip to Marbella, a sure favourite of the holiday. The flyboarding excursion is also another brilliant activity to check out.

Aerial View of 2 people riding a jet ski on a beautiful turquoise blue ocean in Marbella, Malaga, Spain

Restaurants Marbella

Marbella has an incredible selection of restaurants, something for everyone's palate. The best range of restaurants is on the Puerto Banus strip. The strip has the restaurants such as Jack's smokehouse, La Sala, Pizzeria Picasso and Besaya Beach. All restaurants have something for everybody and all have raving reviews from every customer that visits. Make sure all these are on your restaurant list for when you visit Marbella.

Front view of Jacks Smokehouse restaurant in Marbella, Malaga, Spain - Blog Post Barters Travelnet

Old Town Marbella

Just a short way off the beaten path, you'll fins Marbella's Old Town. The town is a colourful cobbled street with flower-draped buildings. The location also has a lot to offer apart from its architecture. It's known for having the best vantage point for taking in the sunset in the whole of southern Spain. Take a stroll along Paseo Martimo as it has some exquisite views of the seafront in Marbella and be sure to take a moment along one of the winding, quaint streets to snap picture as it truly is something straight out of an Instagram picture book!

Beautiful narrow street of old town Marbella, Malaga, Spain - Blog Post Barters Travelnet

Tips when travelling

  • Passports and other travel documents.
  • Travel adapters. Spain has different plugs to Ireland so a travel adapter is a must to charge phones and other devices.
  • Sunscreen - don't forget to be sun safe on your trip to paradise!
  • Cash/Bank Cards. Spain uses the euro so no need to exchange cash

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