Old Town
Explore the honeycomb of narrow back streets in the old part of Marbella town where homes, small shops, art galleries, bars and bistros intermingle to create the atmosphere of a small village. The Arabic wall, museums, squares, street chapels and the popular 16th century Iglesia de Nuestra Seora de la Encarnacin or Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation, are testament to rich cultural influences from the Romans, Arabs and Christians. One of the prettiest is Plaza de los Naranjos or Orange Tree Square that dates back to the 15th century and built in the style of Castilian cities. Bordered by orange trees, this fabled square is the nerve centre with significant public buildings and homes with typical Andalusian architecture and whitewashed walls surrounding it.