City description: Marbella:
Marbella has a romantic historical old city with tight alleys in a typical Spanish style. At the Orange square in front of the town hall, you can eat outside. The famous harbor of Puerto Banús has changed into an international jet set center. Here you can watch the large yachts and observe people. A special beach day can be spent in the nearby Nikki Beach with high society flair and a jet set feeling.
The market is near the bull fighting arena in Nueva Andalucía and is very popular. The promenade of Marbella invites you for long walks under palm trees along the wonderful bays and many cafes and restaurants. In Marbella there are a lot of exquisite stores that make an unforgettable shopping experience. For those who love nights, Marbella offers fantastic bars, original Bodegas, flamenco events, excellent restaurants and impressive discos. Do not forget processions for Easter and the Féria (city festival) de San Bernabé.
City description: Elviria:
Elviria is located at about 6 km from Marbella and is a suburb of Marbella. In Elviria there is a beautiful town hall with a wide offer of courses (painting courses, Sevillana, flamenco, Spanish, etc.). The city still has the typical Spanish construction style and lets you get into the holiday feeling. The beautiful beach alone attracts through its dune landscape and the inviting typical Spanish beach locals with lounger renting. Since everything is very relaxed, it also comes across as not overly crowded during the summer. The locals and the tourists enjoy the kilometer long beach walks.
It is ideal for children, because it slowly deepens.
Elviria offers a variety of restaurants. Everyone will find something there. Also those who like to dance can go to the music cafe with live music with real international dance music. In the hotel Don Carlos there is another dance bar.
The shopping facilities are also excellent. Also business centre and internet shop
Location of the apartment:
The apartment is located at 5 min. on foot to the sea, 3 min. on foot to the music cafe, bodega, Indian restaurant, Chinese restaurant, business center, internet shop, butcher & barbershop, at 5 min. on foot to the bio-store, grill shop (Dutch bar),Spanish restaurant, Norwegian restaurant & fishing store, Spanish bar.
10 min. on foot to Lidl, Mercadona, town hall, pizzeria, supermarket, cafeteria, shopping center w/travel office, real estate offices, cafes.
The bus station is only 3 min. away. by car you can drive directly to the coast street (1 min.). Excursions: Marbella, Ronda, Gibraltar, Tarifa, street of the white villages, almond blooms in the back-country, flea market in Fuengirola, market in Nueva Andalucía, bull fight in Mijas Pueblo (an attractive, typical Spanish city) Málaga (Picasso exhibition), Refúgio de Juanar (resort - hiking in the pine forest to the viewpoint of Marbella - very good wild restaurant), dolphins in Gibraltar, Selwo zoo, aqua park, Tanger (Morocco)
Ski:
Skiing options in the Sierra Nevada. So many people have already enjoyed the arousal of skiing in the morning and then swimming in the sea during the afternoon. Skis can be rented. A trip to Granada can be done easily on the ride. The Sierra Nevada offers very well built slopes for everyone.
Golf:
Marbella with its beautiful environment is a real golf paradise. Near the apartment are multiple first-class golf courses like Santa Clara, Santa Maria, Rio Real, Marbella-Club. Around Marbella you will find more than 50 golf courses. The climate adds to the image. The closeness to the sea offers fantastic views. There are exclusive golf clubs that are also often visited by famous people. The coast was named Costa del Golf for a reason!
Other Activities:
Skiing in the Sierra Nevada possible. About 2 hour drive away.