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Marbella in southern Andalusia is a city in the province of Malaga.

An important beach resort of the Costa del Sol, Marbella caters to the rich and famous.

With more than a dozen golf courses of international class having a dry sunny climate spread over large areas surrounded by mountains and open to the sea, Marbella is truly the golfer’s paradise.

Other than golf the city also has a Bonsai Garden, Encarnation’s Church, the Arabian wall, a contemporary arts museum, the Old City Center, a marina and two beaches worth a visit.

Marbella has been home to many celebrity residents like Prince Fahd, Sean Connery, Antonio Banderas, Joan Collins and Rod Stewart.

Marbella has a great number of luxury hotels, loads of leisure attractions, beach resorts that offer a wide variety of water sports, gastronomic spreads that would satisfy every palate.

Marbella also is the best place to stay while visiting the nearby ski resort of Sierra Nevada.

Hipodromo Mijas Costa just 15mins from the city center with its all weather track has horse racing, entertainment in the form of restaurants and bars and music.

The best way to move around Car Rental Marbella is by car and if you don’t own one then car rental is the best option.  All major firms offer car rentals at Marbella.

The nearest airport is the Malaga airport, and Marbella is only a 30mins drive from Malaga.