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Architectural Details in the old Town in Marbella on the Costa del Sol Spain Royalty Free Stock Photo

Architectural Details in the old Town in Marbella on the Costa del Sol Spain

Marbella is a city in Andalusia, Spain, by the Mediterranean, situated in the province of Malaga, During Islamic rule, Muslims built a castle in this city, and they surrounded it by walls. The name Marbella, which is derived from Marbil-la, dates from this Islamic era. In 1485, the Spaniards reconquered the city, and during the centuries that followed, the city grew. The Old Town is quaint and nice to stroll round in the evening with lively bars and restaurants. In Marbella is an important beach resort of the Costa del Sol. The town is famous for once being a playground for the rich and famous. Marbella is seen as a favourite destination for wealthy tourists from Northern Europe.