Sea And Sand

September 24, 2009

Marbella: Place of historical legacy and nature’s blessings

A Taste of Marbella

Marbella enjoys high popularity as a tourist destination among most of Spaniards in Costa del Sol and the entire Spain.Annual festival Feria de San Bernabe in June catches huge tourist traffic. 

Though the feria will likely take up most of your time, take a moment away from the feria frenzy and catch a glimpse of Marbella as it really is. Those fascinating gardens and plazas filled with sweet smelling blossoms quickly give a picture of beautiful Marbella, while many Moorish monuments scattered throughout the city are evidence of a rich past.

Marbella honeymoon or family vacation doesn’t limit your wishes whether you stay in a hotel, a villa or a camp.Quench your thirst at one of the many beach bars called “Chiringuitos” and afterwards take a stroll along the beach or a dip in the ocean! 

A few moments away you can lose yourself in the maze of side streets with its whitewashed shops and houses with lovely handcrafted pottery and arches of bouganvillae.You will feel as if you have stepped back in time

The historic facts of Marbella take it back to 1600 BC with the name “Salduba” under Roman Empire, when it was an agricultural town and trading centre. Moors conquest of Spain in 711 AD established Marbella, a prosperous town with the name “Marbi-la”.

While in Marbella, you can really have a great sightseeing tour..that is, if you can be torn away from the sun, sea and sand!Tourist attractions in Marbella guide you to the Baroque style 18th C Incarnation Church and the tower which used to surround the town, and those numerous historic monuments in Plaza de Naranjos, including the Town Hall, Magistrate’s House, Santiago’s Chapel and the town’s first Christian temple. 

There are few other places to visit in Marbella which include a Castle, the 16th century Gothic style built Saint John’s Chapel and the Contemporary Spanish Engravings Museum located inside the Bazan Hospital.

It’s not just sightseeing; you can try a wide range of recreational facilities and adventure activities like horse riding, surfing, sailing, trekking, etc.Marbella hosts its own open markets alongside the streets from where one can buy a variety of materials. 

There is no shortage of shopping in Marbella, that is for sure.Spanish equivalent of Beverly Hills, Puerto Banus is just another colorful shopping paradise to look for.The resort-like marina harbors numerous boats{Puerto Banus} displays fine facilities for water sport enthusiasts with herds of boats~Hundreds of yachts and marine vessels dock in Puerto Banus~Many boats and vessels are docked in Marbella~The marina and resort is host to million dollar yachts~Yachst and boats in the marina Puerto BanusEmerald water of marina gives refuse to number of boats and yachts.Out on the waterfronts, visitors take pleasure from those fancy restaurants and clubs while looking at those luxury yachts.

After finishing your 7 euro cup of coffee in Puerto Banus, you should try and visit Marbella or some inland towns.Few more beach towns are easily accessible from Marbella in as little as one hour, including Torremolinos, Malaga, Mijas, Estepona.Spanish towns are known for their distinctiveness.

Marbella is not only a tourist paradise but also a welcome place for culture lovers while visiting those ancient villas or observing Picasso’s paintings and Roman mosaics or praising traditional custom and modern dance!

Filed under General by .

September 2, 2009

The Caribbean offers a great selection of islands, island hopping is great fun!

It was time for me to get out of the country and go on a decent holiday. It was time that i went and got on a plane and got away from everything, i have been working as a lawyer non-stop for the past 15 years and needed some time to relax. So i thought to myself, best make this a holiday to remember, I’m off to the Caribbean?

 

So I booked a two week holiday that would take me to three islands. The first was the Bahamas, a fantastic place of sun, sea and sand. I thought to myself that when i get here i just want to chill by the beach, little did i know i was going to find something i really wanted to try. Swimming with dolphins, this was my chance to indulge in swimming with one of nature’s most amazing creatures. These divine and majestic marine animals are both smart and friendly. Any cost is worth this experience, i had one whole hour on my own with a trainer and a dolphin. The Bahamas was great, so far Caribbean holidays, well worth it.

 

So next I was taken to St Lucia. Although a small island, St Lucia had a lot to offer, ranging from celebrities to rain forests, i also saw Amy Winehouse, but was too nervous to ask for an autograph. I couldn’t believe it, this island wasn’t just about the sand and the blue seas, there was basically a rain forest that covered the whole island. We went out on a Caribbean safari, the stories they told were amazing. I had heard a lot about St Lucia holidays, but seeing it first hand was brilliant.

 

Next up was a real treat, Barbados. I had been looking forward to this last part of my holiday, I have always wanted to go on Barbados holidays, but it has not been completely available to me. This was the night life island, going out in the evenings was great fun and I had the most wonderful time, I would recommend these holidays to anyone that asks.

 

Filed under General by .

Made with an easy to use WordPress theme • Blues skin by TechieCoach