Marbella – The holiday destination of America's First Lady
By: john albert
Submitted: 2010-07-29 02:48:55 | Word Count: 497
When you are looking for golden beaches in Spain, you probably will face up with so many options. It is really hard to make a decision. However, according to the latest news from Spain media that America’s first lady ‘Michelle Obama’ and the younger daughter will spend a 4 days’ holiday during August in Marbella. Therefore, why not trust the first lady’s choice and come to visit Marbella.
At first, the Spanish media reported that the whole family of the president of America will choose Spain as their holiday destination, but later the White House announced that "The First Lady will travel to Spain next week for a private, mother-daughter trip with longtime family friends. President Obama will not be joining this trip." According to the report, during the four days’ holiday, Mrs Obama is also invited by the Spain's King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia to visit them at their summer palace.
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So, where is Marbella and what kind of charm does it have to make the first lady of America abandon Islands of Hawaii and beaches along Florida to come to Spain?
City of Marbella
It is a city which belongs to Autonomous community and the province of Málaga, and located beneath La Concha Mountain and by the Mediterranean Sea. It was a small village with a population circa only 900, but now the number is approximately 120, 000. The traveler Ibn Battuta who has stepped onto almost the entire Islamic world described the town as "a pretty little town in a fertile district."
Nowadays, the city is actually a luxurious and exclusive town for the rich and the celebrities. In the Costa del Sol, Marbella is one of the most popular beaches resorts and golf playgrounds. Once you arrive, you probably will have the immediate cachet of this place. Another reason why this city is so popular among tourists is that the climate here is fairly pleasant with an annual average temperature of about 18ºC.
The old quarter of Marbella is considered the most charming area in Marbella as you can find Arabic style houses which tell the stories of the past and a lot of small galleries, restaurants and bars with good tast.
Other places you can visit and shopping malls you can wander are listed as below: Old Town, Santo Cristo de la Vera Cruz Church, Ermita del Calvario, Bonsái Museum, Ralli Museum, Villa romana de Río Verde, Termas romanas de Guadalmina, Basílica paleocristiana de Vega del Mar, Yacimiento fenicio de Río Real, Pecho Redondo Caves, Nagüeles Caves, Bajadilla Beach, Fuerte Beach, Fontanilla Beach, Puerto Banús and Villa Padierna.
Car Rental
Since this is land which attracts the rich in most cases, when you come to visit, why not just rent a limo and award yourself a luxury journey? Car hiring companies and prices:
Arguscarhire in Marbella: between £8.72 and £77.77 per day
Auto Europe in Marbella: between £10.38 and £43.82 per day
Holiday Autos in Marbella: between £12.00 and £16.14 per day
Carhire 3000 in Marbella: between £17.40 and £61.45 per day
