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\u00abMarbella has achieved recognition as the Most Exclusive and Prestigious city<\/strong> of the 20 finalist locations in the \u201cEuropean Best Destinations\u201d web contest<\/a>, where it has been second as Best European Destination<\/strong>, with 61,401 votes, behind Ljubljana (Slovenia).<\/p>\n\n\n\n With these recognitions, which are awarded by this Belgian travel website<\/a> in association with the platform for the exchange of good practices in tourism of the European Commission, \u00abEden Network\u00bb, visitors value aspects such as quality of life, climate, gastronomy, the offer of leisure, health or shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marbella\u2019s warm microclimate and year-round sunshine make it an outdoor sports paradise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The destination is a magnet for visiting golfers as it boasts the highest density of golf courses in Spain. Within the municipality, there are 14 golf courses, comprising 8 golf clubs with 18 holes, including Santa Clara Golf Marbella<\/a>, one of the most iconic golf courses on the coast. Other options include another one with 27 holes, two with an 18-hole course plus a nine-hole layout and three venues offering nine holes.<\/p>\n\n\n Around half of Marbella\u2019s golf courses are located in its famed Golf Valley, 7km south-west of the city centre and close to Puerto Ban\u00fas marina. Other facilities are east of town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wherever golfers choose to play they will enjoy top-class golf courses, many of them with panoramic views of mountains and the Mediterranean, in addition to being able to savour post-round drinks or a meal in well-appointed clubhouses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A gastronomic tour of this food-loving Andalusian city that can cater to any craving \u2013 and delivers views and vibes to boot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With three Michelin-starred restaurants serving excellent cuisine, plus hundreds of smaller eateries dishing up everything from Mediterranean and Thai to paella and succulent local tapas. Luscious food is a major part of Marbella\u2019s allure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, with more than 300 guaranteed days of sunshine per year, al fresco dining by the beach or beneath the stars is practically guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also enjoy other delicious foods with a view at Kayena Marbella<\/a>, located at Santa Clara Golf Course.<\/p>\n\n\n There are also plenty of restaurants and traditional tascas serving competitively priced fare. Head into the labyrinth of cobbled alleys that fan out from main square Plaza de Los Naranjos, situated in Marbella\u2019s Casco Antiguo (Old Town), to find them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With its glamorous designer boutiques, iconic department stores and state-of-the-art malls. Well informed shoppers would want to bring an extra suitcase when they visit this celebrity-loved Costa del Sol city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Packed with high-end designer shops, glitzy Puerto Ban\u00fas should be the first stop on any Marbella shopping itinerary. After browsing world-renowned stores ranging from Dior to Jimmy Choo, head for the cobbled streets of the city\u2019s Old Town, where quirky vintage boutiques rub shoulders with tiny tiendas selling everything from toys to gourmet food. Renowned establishments occupy the main avenues of Marbella and San Pedro Alc\u00e1ntara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Blessed with some of the Costa del Sol\u2019s best beaches, the city\u2019s palm-tree-shaded seafront fringed by the glittering Mediterranean Sea boasts some of the most luxurious hotels on the Costa del Sol. For the most exclusive beachside accommodation head to the Paseo Maritimo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stretching from Marbella to Puerto Ban\u00fas, this 7km-long shop- and caf\u00e9-lined promenade is home to a wide selection of accommodation, ranging from elegant spa hotels and exclusive boutique havens to blissfully private, fully staffed pool villas with lush gardens and stunning sea views.<\/p>\n\n\n Marbella is bursting with beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nature-lovers have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Sierra Blanca mountain range, refuge and reserve of the agile Spanish Ibex and plant paradise, where one can admire magnificent specimens of Spanish fir. This mountain range, as well as favouring the climactic conditions of the town, is undoubtedly the most outstanding element of the Marbella landscape, with the towering peaks of La Concha (1,215m) and Juanar (1,184 m). Walkers can trek from Marbella to Juanar or, for more experienced hikers, from Marbella to La Concha, passing through Puerto Rico, or take an excursion to the area known as Los Monjes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With dozens of parks and gardens \u2013 and the spectacularly beautiful Paseo Maritimo walkway, which runs for more than four miles along Marbella\u2019s beach-studded coastline \u2013 this jetsetter-loved Costa del Sol city is also a haven for nature lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visit the inspiration gallery for your next trip to Marbella here<\/a>. And remember to book your tee time in one of the best golf courses in Costa del Sol here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The mayor of Marbella, \u00c1ngeles Mu\u00f1oz, has emphasized that, despite having competed with cities at the highest level, such as London, Athens or Rome, \u00aba magnificent result\u00bb has been achieved, which shows the strength of the Marbella brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mu\u00f1oz has also underlined \u00abthe enormous promotional impact that this distinction will have\u00bb, which she values \u200b\u200bat more than two million euros throughout the year and in whose candidacy 25.000 euros have been invested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marbella \u00abhas been the number one destination and most voted for by travelers from the United Kingdom, even ahead of London\u00bb. This is precisely one of the main tourist source markets in the municipality, the councilor highlighted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thanks to being among the Top 3, institutions and establishments in Marbella will be able to \u00abproudly wear this distinction as a seal of identity and one more tourist attraction at a crucial moment for the sector after the two years of the pandemic\u00bb, she pointed out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The campaign has collected more than half a million votes from 182 countries around the world. It has also been shared more than 100,000 times on social networks. \u201cMarbella was shortlisted as one of the 20 best European destinations from an initial list of 400 candidates\u201d, recalled Mu\u00f1oz.<\/p>\n\n\n These twenty finalist destinations were published on this platform<\/a> dedicated to tourism. This site is associated with other magazines such as Forbes USA, Cond\u00e9 Nast Travelers, and National Geographic, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a report on the impact that the nomination for being \u00abBest European Destination\u00bb has had in previous editions. Mu\u00f1oz referred at the time, in the case of Dinant (Belgium), which ranked number 13, it had a growth tourism of more than 25 percent with respect to the previous year, and estimated the economic repercussion in more than 15 million euros, eats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\nA city for golf travelers of travelers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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