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- Marbella
Marbella
Situated 25 miles (40km) southwest of Malaga, the few miles of
coast between Marbella and Puerto Banus is Spain's answer to Monte
Carlo. Spain's elite, and Britain's more successful felons, have
flashy holiday homes in the surrounding hills, and swanky yachts in
the marina. Marbella is the Costa del Sol's best quality holiday
resort - the restaurants and bars are more stylish (and expensive)
and the town has been spared the worst excesses of concrete
development that have blighted neighbours such as Torremolinos.
The old town of Marbella is hidden away and retains some of its
medieval charm, and has some good clothes shops and restaurants.
The more exclusive Puerto Banus, six miles (10km) to the west, is
where you will find the casino and the seriously large yachts.
Those holiday visitors who drive just a few miles inland, to the
villages in the hills around Ronda, will discover a Spain
completely untouched by tourism with village markets and tapas bars
to be explored.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in areas frequented by tourists. Catalan, Galician and
Basque are spoken in the relevant areas.
Money
Spain's official currency is the Euro (EUR). One Euro is divided
into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and
major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cards
and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels,
restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally the
cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March
and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October). The Canary
Islands: GMT (GMT +1 in summer).