MarbellaSupplement
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ARBELLA, a name known throughout the world and synonymous with sun and fun, it’s a place that once you’ve seen you will never forget. For decades, the rich and famous have visited the sunny coasts of Marbella and many have decided to stay, investing in huge mansions in some of the most exclusive areas. Remember the days of the jet-set? The nightlife, the luxury and the parties...? But Marbella is and always has been much more than that. It has a rich history, having been inhabited by many different cultures over the centuries, shaping it to be what it is today. In this special supplement, we will introduce to you, not only some of the super businesses Marbella has to offer, but we’ll also tell you more about the city, where to go, what to see, the history, traditional dishes and much more... Marbella is a city which has so much to offer for everyone, whether you are looking for discos, restau-
a name? Where does the name Marbella come from?
PUERTO BANUS: Chill out with some cocktails at the port area. rants, somewhere to relax on the beach, an invigorating walk in the mountains, a place to go with the children or somewhere to chillout with some cocktails, everything can be found under the sunny skies of Marbella. Just a short trip from Malaga airport, minutes from Fuengirola train station, and with its own bus station with routes to numerous destinations, including Gibraltar and Algeciras, Marbella is well connected to the rest of
the Costa del Sol and beyond. It is home to all kinds of accommodation no matter what your budget is; restaurants offering international cuisine of all varieties; bars where you can find out what having tapas is all about; an array of different businesses to meet all your needs; boutiques which range from the ecofriendly goods of local companies to the luxury products of some of the most high-range brands in the world... whatever
you’re looking for, you’re sure to find it here, right on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. If you’ve never had a proper look around Marbella, even if you live just along the coast or just up the mountain, now is the time to do so. Have a look through our supplement and see what takes your fancy. We’re sure that once you’ve been, you’ll keep on coming to Marbella and each time you visit, you will find something new to enjoy.
WELL, it sounds easy; if you break it down you get Mar (sea) and Bella (beautiful), and local schoolchildren are often told that the Catholic monarchs, Fernando and Isabel, once visited the area and commented on how beautiful the sea was, hence the name. Unfortunately, the story is not true. The true origin is not known either; Marbella Council suggests that it comes from Pre-Roman times and the words Maar (a lot of water) and Billa (mountain). Some historians suggest the Carthaginians called the area Maharbal, to honour the captain who rebuilt and extended the city. The Romans may have called it Barbesula or Salduba and the Arabs called it Elma Belar meaning Shiny Water, or possibly Marbulla, Marbilia or more likely Marbil-la, meaning Calm Water. It seems clear there is some link to the name with water and the mystery of how Marbella got its name is, in itself, somewhat enchanting.
Marbella has much to offer.