Self-Guided Walk of Marbella: Moorish Medina to Luxury Resort

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Self-Guided Walk of Marbella: Moorish Medina to Luxury Resort

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Overview

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll explore the charming old town of Marbella. Once a humble fishing village, Marbella is now one of the most glamorous destinations on the Spanish coast. As you stroll along the sun-drenched Mediterranean promenade, past Renaissance townhouses, and Moorish remnants, you’ll find out how iron foundries and sugar estates positioned Marbella at the forefront of Spain’s industrialisation in the 1800s. You’ll also see the interplay of cultures that left their imprint on Marbella’s architecture, cuisine, and character, from Phoenician traders and Muslim sultans, to Bourbon kings and Franco. The tour ends at the majestic Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación (Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation), where you’ll discover hidden depth beneath the city’s glamorous surface. By the end of this tour, you’ll have a new appreciation for how centuries of cultural exchange and reinvention have created this jewel of the Costa del Sol.

Activity location

Faro de Marbella
- 21 Avenida Antonio Belón
- 29602, Marbella, Andalucía, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

Faro de Marbella
- 21 Avenida Antonio Belón
- 29602, Marbella, Andalucía, Spain

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Self-Guided Walk of Marbella: Moorish Medina to Luxury Resort in English

2h
Opening hours: Mon 00:00-23:59
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

£6.73 x 1 Adult£6.73

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What's included, what's not

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transport

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Faro de Marbella (Pass by)

The tour starts near the Faro de Marbella, the lighthouse that guides ships into the harbour.

Playa Del Faro (Pass by)

We'll look out over the Playa del Faro, one of Marbella's many golden beaches. Beyond the beach, we'll be able to pick out Puerto Banús, Gibraltar and even Africa.

Puerto Deportivo de Marbella (Pass by)

We'll pass by the Puerto Deportivo de Marbella, the small marina close to Marbella's old town.

Avenida del Mar (Pass by)

We'll walk up the Avenida del Mar, which connects the seafront promenade with Marbella's old town. As we go, you'll hear how the area was developed in the 1980s and 1990s.

Dali Sculptures (Pass by)

We'll pass ten sculptures attributed to Salvador Dalí, which decorate the Avenida del Mar. As you take a closer look at the sculptures, you'll also find out why they are controversial.

Alameda Park (Pass by)

We'll stop briefly in the Parque de Alameda, which is home to magnificent trees from all around the world. While enjoying the shade, you'll hear a bit about Marbella's early history.

Fuente de la Virgen del Rocio (Pass by)

In the park, we'll pause beside the Fuente de la Virgen del Rocio, a beautiful tiled fountain from the 1700s.

Marbella Old Town (Pass by)

We'll explore Marbella's old town, with its atmospheric winding streets. Browse in elegant boutiques and art stores, or stop at a café in a charming square to watch the world go by.

Ermita de Santiago (Pass by)

We'll also pass the Ermita de Santiago, the oldest church or chapel in Marbella. If the chapel is open, entry is free of charge.

Ayuntamiento City Hall (Pass by)

We'll admire the Marbella's town hall, which was built in the 1500s. You'll also find out why Marbella's sun dial is a few hours out.

Ermita del Santo Cristo de Marbella (Pass by)

We'll stop near the Ermita de Santo Cristo, with its pretty blue and white tiled tower. You cannot go into the church, but you can look in through the doors when they are open.

Murallas del Castillo (Las) (Pass by)

We'll pass by the walls of the old castle, built by the Caliph Abd-al Rahman III in the 900s. You'll learn how the castle is used today, and why you cannot go inside.

Museo del Grabado Espanol Contemporaneo (Pass by)

We'll walk by the Contemporary Engraving Museum, which is housed in a beautiful old hospital from the 1500s. Entry to the museum is free of charge.

Capilla de San Juan de Dios. (Pass by)

We'll also pass by the Chapel of St John of God, attached to another former hospital. St John is the patron saint of the ill and dying, and entry to the chapel is free of charge.

Iglesia Mayor de la Encarnacion (Pass by)

We'll end our tour at the Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation, the biggest church in Marbella. Entry to the church is free of charge.

Location

Activity location

Faro de Marbella
- 21 Avenida Antonio Belón
- 29602, Marbella, Andalucía, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

Faro de Marbella
- 21 Avenida Antonio Belón
- 29602, Marbella, Andalucía, Spain

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