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C/ de Granadillas, s/n. Urb. Guadalmina Alta. 29670
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www.barcelomarbella.com
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| The country of Spain is located in southwestern Europe. |
| Mainland Spain has a surface area of 493,486 square kilometers, while the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands cover 4,992 and 7,447 square kilometers, respectively. The Spanish cities of Ceuta and Melilla on the African continent account for an additional 32 square kilometers. |
| The World Tourism Organization rates Spain as the second most popular tourist destination worldwide, with 49.5 million visitors annually. | |
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| The town of Marbella is one of the most important destinations on the Costa del Sol, with a surface area of 116 square kilometres and around 100,000 inhabitants. |
| From Cabopino to Guadalmina, Marbella offers visitors an attractive 26-kilometre long coastline with one sunny beach after another on which to make the most of its excellent climate and attractive surroundings. |
| Sports lovers will find paradise in Marbella, with its many golf courses and marinas, with the possibility of practising a variety of water sports, riding schools and tennis clubs, among others. |
| It also has a rich cuisine and local wines with their own designation of origin. Marbella is the ideal pleasure destination at any time. | |
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 Plaza de los naranjos. Located in the town centre and of a Renaissance style, it houses noble buildings such as the Town Hall (which dated from the 16th century) and the old "Casa del Regidor" (17th century). |
| Archaeological findings.Located between the paleo-Christian basilica of Vega del Mar, the Guadalmina thermal baths and the Roman Villa of Río Verde mark the town's Roman origins. |
| Museum of Contemporary Spanish Engraving. Classified as the most important of its kind in Spain, it is located in the "Hospital de Bazán" (a building dating from the 16th century) and includes an important collection of 19th and 20th century engravings with works by great masters such as Picasso, Dalí or Miró. |
| Natural surroundings.Nature offers incredible landscapes in the Sierra de las Nieves nature park, in the hills of Ronda. In Sierra Blanca, very near Marbella, lies Istán, a town famous for its natural springs, and Ojén, of great archaeological importance. |
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| Marbella, as a typical Andalusian town, offers visitors a rich and varied cuisine both in its busy bars and in select and exquisite restaurants. |
| A selection of fried fish, "ajoblanco" (a cold soup made with almonds, oil and garlic) or "gazpacho" (a refreshing soup made out of tomato, peppers, onion and garlic) are just some of the tasty suggestions provided in Marbella. |
| And to complete the perfect lunch or dinner, you must not miss the sweet dessert wines with the Malaga Designation of Origin. |
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| As an international tourist centre, Marbella and Puerto Banús offer highly sophisticated shops and businesses, including establishments offering all the latest fashion. |
| As regards craft work, there are skilled craftsmen working in wood, marble, plaster of Paris, wrought iron, brass and copper, bronze, fur and leather, embroidery and openwork, garments, macramé and jewellery. |
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| Official local Time: UTC + 2 in summer. UTC + 1 in winter. |
| Currency: The Euro. |
| Official Language: Spanish. |
| Population: Approximately 40 million inhabitants in Spain. |
| Electricity: 220 V. Plugs are rounded and double-pronged. |
| Types of payment: Most places accept all major credit cards. |
| Banking hours: Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
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