Alhaurin El Grande Things to Do

Built in the 1950s, this lovely park is located behind the city centre and a few minutes from the beach. The ocean breezes mix with the scent of olive trees, cypresses, palm trees, little tropical shrubs, geraniums, bougainvill... more

You'll find this original cafe hidden away down a sidestreet in the old town in what was a three-storey house. The ground floor bar serves tapas, beer and good Moscatel wines. The first floor is a place to rest among the Mooris... more

The town's prettiest square retains its original Renaissance-style fountain, 15th-century chapel, stately mansions and, of course, the orange trees that give it its name. Plaza de los Naranjos was the centre of commercial and p... more

You´ll find the fascinating Museo del Bonsai in this spacious park that´s been enlarged twice in the past 20 years to include two full-size football pitches and athletics tracks surrounded by green areas. There are lots of tree... more

A beautiful landscaped garden created 150 years ago by the Marquess of Loring, La Concepción is home to 5000 different plants, labelled with their scientific Latin names. It was declared a heritage site in 1943 and is now owned... more

Ermita de Santiago was built around the 15th century and is a very simple building. It is also considered to be very old for it remains unconnected architecturally. This building is the center of the local religious groups like... more

Ayuntamiento de Marbella was established under the rule of Catholic king Fernando V, in 1485. The architectural style of the place, is seen in the Castilian cities around Spain but without arcades. The Ayuntamiento was used as... more

Capilla de San Juan de Dios or the Chapel of Saint John, dates back to the 16th century. The interior is simple and small with the exterior wall covered in a stone facade. The bell tower is small and white washed and can be see... more

Castillo Arabe or Moorish castle, as it is referred to was built in the tenth century, by order of Abderraman III. Ben Omar Hafsun constructed this fort/castle after quelling the rebellion, in order to prevent further uprisings... more

Ermita del Santo Cristo de la Vera Cruz was constructed in the 16th century. A tower was added to it, in the 18th century. A small bell tower is located on top and the outside walls of the chapel are covered with stone and lime... more