Here are some curious facts that may be of great use to you if you are planning a trip to Marbella. It is one of the best cities to visit, thanks to the fact that it is a region with many curiosities that will surprise you. If you are visiting, take a look at our list.
What curious facts about the city of Marbella did you not know?
With this list you will be able to quickly recognise which are the main points of importance in Marbella:
Dalí Open Air Museum
If you are a lover of art and Dalí in particular, in Marbella you can visit an open-air museum dedicated to the artist. There are multiple sculptures developed according to the style of the Catalan painter, each work being an idea made real after his death. The museum is located between the old town and the promenade, in the central park of the Avenida del Mar.
Excellent coastline
Marbella has a long coastline of approximately 27 kilometres. The coastline has 24 blue flag beaches, which are thoroughly checked every year.
As it is a tourist area, you will find beach bars, luxury hotels in all price ranges, as well as restaurants with delicious dishes to enjoy along the long coastline.
Rivers and streams
Another curiosity of Marbella is that it has 17 rivers and streams, especially the Guadalmina, the Real river, the Verde river or Guadaizarío, thanks to their environmental value and the special protection they have at European level. One of the essential river courses is the Puente Palo and Camoján waterfalls, which cascade down from Puerto Rico Alto.
An incredible wall
In Marbella you can find a wall with an extension of more than 90,000 m2 in its time. Nowadays, this wall is shorter, but it is still an emblem of the city. Its main function was to protect an ancient Arab medina called Marbella. Today it has become the historic centre of the city.
A famous marina
Puerto Banús is a marina renowned throughout the country and worldwide. In this harbour you will see countless luxury cars and incredible yachts moored, with modern and elegant designs. In addition, there are several elegant restaurants and luxury boutiques where you can experience a higher level of luxury. You can visit if you want to be surprised by the cars and yachts.
Curious fact to play with friends or family
Enjoy minigolf
Marbella is known for being a place to practice many activities. One of the most popular is mini golf. At Quizygolf we offer the opportunity to enjoy this sport on a course designed and built by professionals in the sector.
We are the only place in Marbella where you can practice and play minigolf with incredible gameplay sensations and adapted for all ages. The whole course is dynamic, you’ll enjoy food and drinks, the facilities are fully equipped and there are additional activities for the whole family.
