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The elegant resort of Marbella lies at the foot of La Concha mountain, and is a popular holiday destination for those looking for a little glamour. The charming Old Town, surrounded by ancient Arabic walls, features pretty winding streets where visitors can stop for refreshments at the pavement cafes, or browse in the many shops and art galleries. Marbella offers some of the best shopping in the Costa Del Sol, with a range of fashionable boutiques and shops.

Days can be spent playing golf, relaxing on the fine sandy beaches, or enjoying water sports such as wake-boarding, jet skiing and scuba diving. The luxury of this resort makes it a popular place for exclusive real estate and summer events as well as the annual film festival draw in many famous faces. Evenings in Marbella can be spend enjoying beachside restaurants, glamorous casinos or dancing the night away at one of the stylish nightclubs. Find top deals on Marbella holidays at Travelwasp.com.

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Currency:

Spain’s official currency is the Euro often signified by € or EUR. One Euro is divided into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels, restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally the cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money. The Euro is used in 12 members of the European Union. Countries and territories using the Euro include: Belgium, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, The Vatican, Martinique, Guadalupe, Reunion, Montenegro, and Kosovo.

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Marbella Climate:

Dedicated sun seekers will love the Costa del Sol in summer when average temperatures reach 29°C, and swimmers and divers will enjoy the sea as it reaches 23°C and stays there. But for some people it may be a little too hot, despite the welcome afternoon sea breeze. Anyone who wants to avoid the hottest months should consider visiting during May or June, when the average maximum temperature is 23-27°C or September to early October, when the average maximum temperature is falling from 28°C to 23°C. At these times temperatures are warm enough to ensure that a beach holiday is extremely pleasant, but not too hot, and any winter rain is avoided.

Time

Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).

Language

Spanish is the official language, but English is widely understood in areas frequented by tourists. Catalan, Galician and Basque are spoken in the relevant areas.

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 or 225 volts, 50Hz.
European-style two-pin plugs are standard.

Tipping

Hotel and restaurant bills usually include service charges, but additional tips are welcomed for services rendered. In established restaurants tips of about 10% are expected. Drivers of metered taxis expect small tips and it is customary to tip usually 5-10% for most services, including guides.