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Activity Holidays and Pamper Breaks Marbella Spain |
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El Sanctuario |
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Marbella & Further Afield |
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El Sanctuario is well situated for exploring Andalucia. There is a regular bus service to Marbella and Fuengirola town centres where guests can take connecting buses to inland villages and towns along the coast. Guests may wish to take advantage of the excellent local taxi services or hire a car from nearby Yellow Cars which also has offices at Malaga Airport. Marbella Considered to be one of the most exclusive resorts in the Mediterranean, Marbella is a combination of modern buildings and shops, marbled seafront promenades and old town. The old town is a delightful maze of historic buildings and cobbled streets leading to the famous Plaza de Los Naranjos where you can enjoy delicious seafood or other Spanish, Italian, English and French cuisine. Horse drawn carriages provide an opportunity to see Marbella in style.
Puerto Cabopino Five minutes drive is pretty Puerto Cabopino, a small harbour lined with restaurants serving an excellent range of local seafood and international dishes.
Puerto Banus Beyond Marbella is bustling Puerto Banus, a haven for luxury yachts and the rich and famous. Here, you will find a fascinating blend of people, boutiques, exclusive fashion shops, restaurants and nightclubs. Enjoy the favourite pastime of 'people-watching' from a marina-side café or partake in nightlife that often continues until dawn. Mountain Towns and Villages Historic Ronda, one of Andalucia’s lovliest towns, is approximately one hours drive from the coast. It is situated in a fertile valley set high in the mountainous region of Sierra de Nievas. Ronda is famous for its breath-taking river gorge, spanned by a magnificent bridge which divides the medieval town from the 18th century parts of the town. Enjoy the spectacular walkway along the top of the river gorge with superb views of the countryside below or the beautiful gardens of the 18th century palace - Casa Del Ray. The town is also famous for its bullring, the oldest and one of the most beautiful in Spain. Picturesque Mijas with its white washed buildings and beautiful views of the Mediterranean coast, is half an hour’s drive from the villa. In the attractive village square, you will find a variety of shops selling an array of handicrafts and leather goods. Donkeys or horse drawn carriages take tourists on rides through the village.
To the west of Marbella is the town of Estepona with its lovely churches, town square and newly-built port. Beyond lies the Rock of Gibraltar where you can take a cable car to see the Barbary apes and enjoy the magnificent views of the Spanish and African coasts. A large population of dolphins can be found in the Bay of Gibraltar. Take a boat trip to see the dolphins swimming and playing in the warm Mediterranean waters. Some two or a half hour's drive inland from Marbella is the beautiful city of Granada which has many old and lovely buildings. Visit spectacular Alhambra Palace, considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, or just enjoy the ambience of all that is essentially Spain |
