Natascha & James’s guidebook

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Natascha & James’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Walk along the Paseo Marítimo (beachside promenade) – take in the views, soak up the ambience and enjoy a spectacular sunset (I love to go for a run in the morning when there are less tourists) (1min by foot)
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Paseo Marítimo
Paseo Marítimo
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Walk along the Paseo Marítimo (beachside promenade) – take in the views, soak up the ambience and enjoy a spectacular sunset (I love to go for a run in the morning when there are less tourists) (1min by foot)
Soak up the glitz and glamour of Puerto Banus – you can walk there along the Paseo Maritimo & sail back (Fly Blue Ferry) (70min by foot, 30min by boat, 10min by car)
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Puerto Banus
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Soak up the glitz and glamour of Puerto Banus – you can walk there along the Paseo Maritimo & sail back (Fly Blue Ferry) (70min by foot, 30min by boat, 10min by car)
Stroll around Marbella Old Town passing by Plaza de los Naranjos, the old wall and the church (15min by foot)
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Old Town
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Stroll around Marbella Old Town passing by Plaza de los Naranjos, the old wall and the church (15min by foot)
See the Dali statues along Avenida del Mar and then relax in the tropical Alameda Park (15min by foot)
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Dali Sculptures
16 Av. del Mar
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See the Dali statues along Avenida del Mar and then relax in the tropical Alameda Park (15min by foot)
Head up the hill behind Marbella to the white village of Istan (30min drive). You can stroll around Istan, take a leisurely walk to the Mirador de Juanar to look out over Marbella (30min by foot), or for the very adventurous, hike the magnificent La Concha (4-5 hours by foot) – you can see this mountain from the top balcony
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Mirador de Juanar
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Head up the hill behind Marbella to the white village of Istan (30min drive). You can stroll around Istan, take a leisurely walk to the Mirador de Juanar to look out over Marbella (30min by foot), or for the very adventurous, hike the magnificent La Concha (4-5 hours by foot) – you can see this mountain from the top balcony

Beach clubs and Nightlife

Enjoy one of Marbella’s many world-renowned beach clubs and dance clubs – Ocean Club or Niki Beach by day, or Dreamers or Olivia Valere by night
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Olivia Valere
Km 0.8 Carr. Istán
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Enjoy one of Marbella’s many world-renowned beach clubs and dance clubs – Ocean Club or Niki Beach by day, or Dreamers or Olivia Valere by night
Nikki Beach Marbella - Restaurant & Beach club
km 192 Carr. de Cádiz
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Ocean Club Marbella
s/n Av. de Lola Flores
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Activities

Play a round of golf – Marbella is home to more than 15 top-quality golf courses. Some of the most prestigious include La Quinta Golf & Country Club, Los Naranjos Golf Club, and the legendary El Paraiso. One of the very best is Valderama (30min by car).
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Marbella Golf Country Club
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Play a round of golf – Marbella is home to more than 15 top-quality golf courses. Some of the most prestigious include La Quinta Golf & Country Club, Los Naranjos Golf Club, and the legendary El Paraiso. One of the very best is Valderama (30min by car).
Take the cable car up the mountain near Benalmadena and then visit the Garden of Eagles (Jardin de Las Aguilas) (30min by car to cable car base; 15min cable car)
Jardin de Las aguilas
Take the cable car up the mountain near Benalmadena and then visit the Garden of Eagles (Jardin de Las Aguilas) (30min by car to cable car base; 15min cable car)
Take the children to see the animals at Bioparc Fuengirola (30min by car), Selvo Aventura in Estepona (20min by car) or Selvo Marina in Benalmadena (40min by car)
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Bioparc Fuengirola
6 C. Camilo José Cela
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Take the children to see the animals at Bioparc Fuengirola (30min by car), Selvo Aventura in Estepona (20min by car) or Selvo Marina in Benalmadena (40min by car)
Go for a splash and zoom down a slides at either Aqualand Torremolinos (35min by car) or Parque Acuático in Mijas (30min by car)
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Aquamijas
Km. 1016 Autovía del Mediterráneo
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Go for a splash and zoom down a slides at either Aqualand Torremolinos (35min by car) or Parque Acuático in Mijas (30min by car)
Trek the Caminito del Rey and marvel at natural landmarks like Los Gaitanes gorge and Hoyo valley and enjoy the spectacular views (70min by car)
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Caminito Del Rey/El Chorro station
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Trek the Caminito del Rey and marvel at natural landmarks like Los Gaitanes gorge and Hoyo valley and enjoy the spectacular views (70min by car)
Take a dip in the Hedionda Roman Baths in Manilva and Casares. I also really like the baths in Cordoba (30min by car)
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Baños romanos de la Hedionda, Casares (Rincón Singular)
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Take a dip in the Hedionda Roman Baths in Manilva and Casares. I also really like the baths in Cordoba (30min by car)

City/town information

Visit Granada and tour the Alhambra and its surrounding orchards and gardens (2h by car)
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Granada
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Visit Granada and tour the Alhambra and its surrounding orchards and gardens (2h by car)
Visit the Roman town of Ronda and peer from the magnificent bridge to the gorge and countryside below. On the way visit the Pileta Caves to see the 800,000-year-old stalagmites, stalactites, and 25,000-year-old paleolithic paintings. (70min by car)
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Ronda
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Visit the Roman town of Ronda and peer from the magnificent bridge to the gorge and countryside below. On the way visit the Pileta Caves to see the 800,000-year-old stalagmites, stalactites, and 25,000-year-old paleolithic paintings. (70min by car)
3. See the Mezquita-Catedral of Cordoba, one of the oldest structures still standing from the time Muslims ruled Al-Andalus (in my opinion, one of the most magnificent buildings in the world) (2h10min by car)
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Córdoba
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3. See the Mezquita-Catedral of Cordoba, one of the oldest structures still standing from the time Muslims ruled Al-Andalus (in my opinion, one of the most magnificent buildings in the world) (2h10min by car)
Wander through the orange trees, Cathedral and Alcázar Palace in Sevilla (2h30min by car)
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Seville
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Wander through the orange trees, Cathedral and Alcázar Palace in Sevilla (2h30min by car)
See the rock and monkeys of Gibraltar, and explore the tunnels (70min by car)
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Gibraltar
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See the rock and monkeys of Gibraltar, and explore the tunnels (70min by car)
Visit the Picasso Museum and Alcazaba in Malaga (50min by car)
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Málaga
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Visit the Picasso Museum and Alcazaba in Malaga (50min by car)
Kite surf and enjoy the laid back vibe of Tarifa. When there, stop by Baelo Claudia, home of some of the most spectacular Roman ruins in Spain (75min by car)
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Tarifa
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Kite surf and enjoy the laid back vibe of Tarifa. When there, stop by Baelo Claudia, home of some of the most spectacular Roman ruins in Spain (75min by car)
Head over to Tanger. Watch the dolphins from the ferry and try an amazing tagine and mint tea on the other side (don’t forget your passport) (3hr by car + boat)
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Tangier
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Head over to Tanger. Watch the dolphins from the ferry and try an amazing tagine and mint tea on the other side (don’t forget your passport) (3hr by car + boat)

Food scene

excellent coffee shop just on the corner
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Café de Ronda
23 C. Ramón Gómez de la Serna
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excellent coffee shop just on the corner
Great fish restaurant
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Los Mellizos Marbella
8 C. Gregorio Marañón
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Great fish restaurant
place to be seen
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La Sala Puerto Banús
s/n C. Juan Belmonte
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place to be seen
super Basque Spanish tapas
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Lekune Bar de Pintxos
Local 1 Av. Fontanilla
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super Basque Spanish tapas
local tapas bar
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Bodegas La Venencia
15 Av. Miguel Cano
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local tapas bar
easy going pizza. also good for takeout.
Pizza Pizzuela
4 Avenida Fontanilla
easy going pizza. also good for takeout.
very popular Italian restaurant
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Picasso Restaurant
49 Kerkstraat
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very popular Italian restaurant
higher end. great meat and dining experience.
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Leña las brasas x Dani García
s/n Avenida Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de Hohenlohe
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higher end. great meat and dining experience.
local breakfast - lunch place. great bakery
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La Canasta Marbella
1 Av. Ramón y Cajal
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local breakfast - lunch place. great bakery