| TOURIST GUIDE TO THE COSTA DEL SOL |
| PUERTO DUQUESA |
Puerto de la Duquesa is located in the south of Spain, Costa del sol within
the district of Manilva. Its location makes it one of the most popular places to
visit. It can be reached either from Gibraltar airport which is a mere 30
minutes away or Malaga about an hour drive.
Puerto De La Duquesa is a cosmopolitan port and resort, with its superb 360
berth yacht marina and is regarded as one of the best zones on the south
coast, with a privileged all year round climate, sandy beaches and unspoilt
natural scenery. La Duquesa also offers all the amenities to ensure a
comfortable and secure environment.
The port has full marina services with a variety of restaurants, bars and
cafés. The numerous restaurants around the district enable one to choose
national and international cuisine served alongside some traditional dishes.
For a full English breakfast, why not visit Saddles, Carol and Manolo will
welcome you with open arms. Most pubs like Ryder's, Hemingway's and the
Penguin are the meeting points of regulars. Fancy a bit of Tapas, La Taberna
has a wide selection of cured Ham, olives, cheeses and many more. There are
about four Chinese restaurants as well, and one that is worth mentioning is
"The Slow Boat to China". They will serve you with a smile, keep your kids
occupied and would even deliver your meal to your apartment! Fancy a
pizza? Well Il Capitano and La Vecchia Milana have just what you need from
pizzas to pasta, meats and even seafood.
Next to Puerto de la Duquesa are the Spanish villages of Sabinillas and El
Castillo. They represent the typical "pueblo" image where everybody is
related to everybody. For your food shopping, Sabinillas is the place to go
with its four supermarkets, Mi super and Supersol on the main N340 dual
carriage way and another Supersol on the Manilva road just off the main
roundabout and where parking isn't an issue! The latest supermarket that
has just opened its doors, "Mercadona" is located on the main N340, and is
worth going to. Its large selection of fresh fish, meat and vegetables makes it
a popular place to shop. Most supermarkets are open between 9am and 9pm.
The Sunday morning market (El Rastrillo) is well worth a browse. Held on an
open area just off the N-340 main road, you can find great bargains in
antiques, pottery and second hand goods. There is also a Friday market,
which is mainly food
the district of Manilva. Its location makes it one of the most popular places to
visit. It can be reached either from Gibraltar airport which is a mere 30
minutes away or Malaga about an hour drive.
Puerto De La Duquesa is a cosmopolitan port and resort, with its superb 360
berth yacht marina and is regarded as one of the best zones on the south
coast, with a privileged all year round climate, sandy beaches and unspoilt
natural scenery. La Duquesa also offers all the amenities to ensure a
comfortable and secure environment.
The port has full marina services with a variety of restaurants, bars and
cafés. The numerous restaurants around the district enable one to choose
national and international cuisine served alongside some traditional dishes.
For a full English breakfast, why not visit Saddles, Carol and Manolo will
welcome you with open arms. Most pubs like Ryder's, Hemingway's and the
Penguin are the meeting points of regulars. Fancy a bit of Tapas, La Taberna
has a wide selection of cured Ham, olives, cheeses and many more. There are
about four Chinese restaurants as well, and one that is worth mentioning is
"The Slow Boat to China". They will serve you with a smile, keep your kids
occupied and would even deliver your meal to your apartment! Fancy a
pizza? Well Il Capitano and La Vecchia Milana have just what you need from
pizzas to pasta, meats and even seafood.
Next to Puerto de la Duquesa are the Spanish villages of Sabinillas and El
Castillo. They represent the typical "pueblo" image where everybody is
related to everybody. For your food shopping, Sabinillas is the place to go
with its four supermarkets, Mi super and Supersol on the main N340 dual
carriage way and another Supersol on the Manilva road just off the main
roundabout and where parking isn't an issue! The latest supermarket that
has just opened its doors, "Mercadona" is located on the main N340, and is
worth going to. Its large selection of fresh fish, meat and vegetables makes it
a popular place to shop. Most supermarkets are open between 9am and 9pm.
The Sunday morning market (El Rastrillo) is well worth a browse. Held on an
open area just off the N-340 main road, you can find great bargains in
antiques, pottery and second hand goods. There is also a Friday market,
which is mainly food
| ESTEPONA |
Located in the Costa Del Sol, Estepona is one of the few coastal towns that
have succeeded in maintaining its pueblo charm and character despite the
spectacular growth it has enjoyed over the years. Only 15 minutes away from
the famous Puerto Banus in Marbella, the town still remains unspoiled and
future development is carefully planned to ensure the preservation of its
identity.
Estepona was originally a Roman settlement. It however, preserves the
remains of Moorish fortifications, watchtowers and an 18th century parish
church. The town’s modern name is probably derived from the Moorish
Astabbuna. Nevertheless, nobody really knows when the town was founded.
It is assumed that Estepona existed a lot earlier than the Moorish epoch but
as the Arabs settled in this region the longest, they have left numerous
reminders of their culture of which very few monuments have unfortunately
been saved. Estepona history has only been recorded since 1457, when
Enrique IV of Castile reclaimed it from the Moors. A visit to the old town
where monuments like the clock tower and the watchtowers are still
remaining is well worth it.
Estepona has also the best-equipped marina in Europe. Located at the West
End of the Paseo Maritimo, it is a great place for a stroll. There are also a
variety of tapas bars and restaurants; a selection of international cuisine; but
above all, it has excellent fish restaurants that provide a stunning array of
local dishes. The marina is also the place to be after midnight. In summer
time, the port comes alive, with its numerous bars and clubs that are open till
dawn. Reinaldo is a popular and favourite meeting place. The clientele tend
to be regular and the music excellent. It is open everyday from midday until
dawn. Chico diez is one of the liveliest and Attico the place to be at the
moment.
Estepona port also hosts a car boot sale (Rastrillo) on Sunday morning and
an open-air market every Wednesday in the “Avenida Juan Carlos” which are
well worth a visit The market and car boot sale are usually in the morning
starting at around 8am until 1pm and offering everything from souvenirs to
rugs, clothes and food.
have succeeded in maintaining its pueblo charm and character despite the
spectacular growth it has enjoyed over the years. Only 15 minutes away from
the famous Puerto Banus in Marbella, the town still remains unspoiled and
future development is carefully planned to ensure the preservation of its
identity.
Estepona was originally a Roman settlement. It however, preserves the
remains of Moorish fortifications, watchtowers and an 18th century parish
church. The town’s modern name is probably derived from the Moorish
Astabbuna. Nevertheless, nobody really knows when the town was founded.
It is assumed that Estepona existed a lot earlier than the Moorish epoch but
as the Arabs settled in this region the longest, they have left numerous
reminders of their culture of which very few monuments have unfortunately
been saved. Estepona history has only been recorded since 1457, when
Enrique IV of Castile reclaimed it from the Moors. A visit to the old town
where monuments like the clock tower and the watchtowers are still
remaining is well worth it.
Estepona has also the best-equipped marina in Europe. Located at the West
End of the Paseo Maritimo, it is a great place for a stroll. There are also a
variety of tapas bars and restaurants; a selection of international cuisine; but
above all, it has excellent fish restaurants that provide a stunning array of
local dishes. The marina is also the place to be after midnight. In summer
time, the port comes alive, with its numerous bars and clubs that are open till
dawn. Reinaldo is a popular and favourite meeting place. The clientele tend
to be regular and the music excellent. It is open everyday from midday until
dawn. Chico diez is one of the liveliest and Attico the place to be at the
moment.
Estepona port also hosts a car boot sale (Rastrillo) on Sunday morning and
an open-air market every Wednesday in the “Avenida Juan Carlos” which are
well worth a visit The market and car boot sale are usually in the morning
starting at around 8am until 1pm and offering everything from souvenirs to
rugs, clothes and food.
| MARBELLA |
Located right in the middle of the Costa Del Sol, and only half an hour away
from Malaga airport, Marbella is one of the Mediterranean coasts most
representative tourist venues. Considered unofficially as the capital of the
Costa Del Sol, this cosmopolitan town with luxury and simplicity living side by
side, has an impressive infrastructure of hotels, yacht harbours, a unique
historic environment and a privileged climate protected by the Sierra Blanca
mountain range.
It is mostly for its sunny climate and sandy beaches that Marbella is best
known and most importantly its jet set lifestyle that has attracted the rich
and famous to its shores particularly with the development of Puerto Banus,
the world’s most famous port.
The truly rich don’t stay in Marbella it self. They lie around, on phenomenally
large and luxurious yachts at the marina of Puerto Banus which hosts inside
its installations 915 berths.
This famous marina located next to San Pedro De Alcantara and minutes drive
from Marbella town centre has been the main attraction of the city and in the
last decade has grown continuously turning it into the best Marina in Europe.
Today, it is filled with luxurious shops such as Hermes, Cartier, Versace, one
of the best department stores in Spain (El Corte Ingles), a shopping centre, a
casino, numerous bars, bistros and restaurants offering everything from
simple tapas and pizzas to lobster, caviar and champagne.
surrounded by "El Kasbah wall" the ruins of an Arab castle and narrow
surrounded by "El Kasbah wall" the ruins of an Arab castle and narrow white
washed streets. it has almost remained unchanged since the 16th century.
The square was built after Marbella was re-conquered from the Moors in
1485 and was to become the administrative centre of the city. It is also home
to the 16th century Town Hall and tourist office. "Ermita de Santiago", also in
the Orange square is the most ancient religious monument in the city dating
back to the 15th century right after the re-conquest of Marbella. "The Chief
magistrate house" dating back to 1552 and situated to the left of the
townhall is another monument to visit. In the and situated to the left of the
townhall is another monument to visit. In the "San Juan De Dios chapel", one
can see the mixture of cultures. In this Christian building, ordered to be built
by the Catholic Kings, we can still find Christian building, ordered to be built
by the Catholic Kings, we can still find proof of the fact that this land once
belonged to the Kingdom of Granada. "Nuestra Señora De La Encarnacion
Church" is the most important building in the old town centre. The main
façade of the building is adorned with a beautiful red stone portal worked in
baroque style.beautiful red stone portal worked in baroque style.
from Malaga airport, Marbella is one of the Mediterranean coasts most
representative tourist venues. Considered unofficially as the capital of the
Costa Del Sol, this cosmopolitan town with luxury and simplicity living side by
side, has an impressive infrastructure of hotels, yacht harbours, a unique
historic environment and a privileged climate protected by the Sierra Blanca
mountain range.
It is mostly for its sunny climate and sandy beaches that Marbella is best
known and most importantly its jet set lifestyle that has attracted the rich
and famous to its shores particularly with the development of Puerto Banus,
the world’s most famous port.
The truly rich don’t stay in Marbella it self. They lie around, on phenomenally
large and luxurious yachts at the marina of Puerto Banus which hosts inside
its installations 915 berths.
This famous marina located next to San Pedro De Alcantara and minutes drive
from Marbella town centre has been the main attraction of the city and in the
last decade has grown continuously turning it into the best Marina in Europe.
Today, it is filled with luxurious shops such as Hermes, Cartier, Versace, one
of the best department stores in Spain (El Corte Ingles), a shopping centre, a
casino, numerous bars, bistros and restaurants offering everything from
simple tapas and pizzas to lobster, caviar and champagne.
surrounded by "El Kasbah wall" the ruins of an Arab castle and narrow
surrounded by "El Kasbah wall" the ruins of an Arab castle and narrow white
washed streets. it has almost remained unchanged since the 16th century.
The square was built after Marbella was re-conquered from the Moors in
1485 and was to become the administrative centre of the city. It is also home
to the 16th century Town Hall and tourist office. "Ermita de Santiago", also in
the Orange square is the most ancient religious monument in the city dating
back to the 15th century right after the re-conquest of Marbella. "The Chief
magistrate house" dating back to 1552 and situated to the left of the
townhall is another monument to visit. In the and situated to the left of the
townhall is another monument to visit. In the "San Juan De Dios chapel", one
can see the mixture of cultures. In this Christian building, ordered to be built
by the Catholic Kings, we can still find Christian building, ordered to be built
by the Catholic Kings, we can still find proof of the fact that this land once
belonged to the Kingdom of Granada. "Nuestra Señora De La Encarnacion
Church" is the most important building in the old town centre. The main
façade of the building is adorned with a beautiful red stone portal worked in
baroque style.beautiful red stone portal worked in baroque style.
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