In 2011 the population of the city was 138,662 inhabitants, making it the second most populous municipality in the province of Málaga. It is one of the most important tourist cities of the Costa del Sol and throughout most of the year is an international tourist attraction, due mainly to its climate and tourist infrastructure. The city also has a significant archaeological heritage, many museums and performance spaces.
The city is especially popular with tourists from Northern Europe and also Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the United States. Marbella is particularly noted for the presence of celebrities and the rich; it is a major destination for luxury cruise ships and mega yachts which dock in its harbour. The area is popular with golfers and boaters, and there are many private estates and luxury hotels in the vicinity
In 1974, Prince Fahd of Saudi Arabia arrived in the city after having broken the bank at the Casino of Montecarlo. Until his death in 2005, he was a frequent and profligate guest at Marbella, where his retinue of over a thousand people spending petro-dollars was welcomed, including the then-anonymous Osama bin Laden. His entourage used to spend up to 5 million euros a day in the city.
In the evening we went for a Chinese meal... yes I know when in Spain.... we actually never managed to eat a Paella....we had all sorts of cuisines... next time. I just have to come back for another visit don't !
Asta la Vista.
S & D & L
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