Old Town (Casco Antiguo)

Marbella & Costa del Sol, Spain

The historic quarter marked by ancient Moorish ruins, cobblestone streets, and charming plazas.

Places in Old Town (Casco Antiguo)

Old Town traditional Andalusian restaurants Charming restaurants serving traditional Andalusian food including marinated dogfish and ajo blanco cold soup.
Old Town plaza cafes Cafes throughout the charming plazas of the historic quarter.
Old Town hidden tapas bars Cobbled Old Town alleys hide tapas bars that keep the energy going well past midnight.

Best time to visit: May to September offers warm weather for the beach clubs and marinas, with the exceptional climate drawing visitors year-round.
Getting around: Marbella's Old Town is walkable; the wider Costa del Sol, including the Golden Mile and Puerto Banús, is best explored by car.
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: Spanish. English is common in tourism.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Marbella's dining scene continues to blend traditional Andalusian flavours with international haute cuisine, with the Golden Mile's haute cuisine restaurants and Puerto Banús's beach bars and sea-view dining reflecting the resort's enduring glamour and culinary ambition.

Golden Mile — Home to numerous haute cuisine restaurants and trendy places to eat.
Puerto Banús — A glamorous marina area with beach bars and restaurants offering sea views.