Marbella is a city in Andalusia, Spain, by the Mediterranean,
situated in the province of Málaga, beneath La Concha.
In 2000 the city had 98,823 inhabitants, in 2004, 116,234.
Marbella is an important beach resort of the Costa del Sol.
The town is famous for once being a playground for the rich and famous.
Marbella is seen as a favourite destination for wealthy tourists from
Northern Europe, as well as the well-heeled from the UK, Ireland and Germany.
The area around Marbella is particularly popular with those who like golf.
It is easy to reach other places, like Malaga and Algeciras, by bus.
The area is also served by the A7 autovia, and the closest airport is at Malaga.
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