Internship 2022 : The 5 must-sees in Marbella

For Mediterranean glamour, Marbella is no match for the French Riviera and has everything you’d expect from a luxury beach destination during your internship: Michelin-starred restaurants, marinas filled with high-end yachts, golf courses, designer boutiques and a long string of sandy beaches.

No wonder celebrities and millionaires have been coming here for decades. For the curious, there are plenty of little discoveries to be made in the resort, from Renaissance palaces in the old town to the remains of Roman villas hidden among the luxury developments.

Come aboard with us to discover the top 5 things to visit/do in Marbella during your internship in Spain!

Old Town

The oldest part of Marbella is a real find. It’s a maze of pedestrian streets paved with red tiles and crazy cobblestones. The buildings are all whitewashed and topped with terracotta roofs, and many date back to the renaissance. Some are wrapped in bougainvillea; in fact, the whole neighborhood is in bloom. The houses are all arranged on corridor-like streets that lead to small plazas like the Plaza de los Naranjos, where the restaurants in the plaza arrange their seating in a small formal garden lined with orange trees. The old quarter is also kept impeccably clean, so much so that the tiles shine in the sun. A real trip to get away from it all during your internship!

Alameda Park

Just a few steps south of the old town is a park that looks like a private garden. Under a thick canopy of tropical foliage are marble paved walkways, fountains and benches where you can hide from the afternoon sun or sip a cup of coffee in the morning. Many of the benches are covered with “azulejos,” classic hand-painted Andalusian tiles that depict the city’s monuments and history. On two sides, the park is also bordered by a balustrade, which only adds to the feeling of refinement.

Beaches and resorts

There are 20 beaches along the Marbella coastline, most with dark-colored sand, and all are served by facilities such as chiringuitos (beach bars). Lifeguards are on duty at almost all the beaches from Holy Week to the end of September. One of the best is El Faro, west of the port. At 200 meters, it’s not the largest, but it was awarded the Blue Flag in 2016 and has a sandy arc bathed by knee-high water, ideal for tots to splash around in.
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Avenida del Mar

This beautiful walkway descends from Alameda Park to the Playa de la Venus, next to Marbella’s marina. It is a wide pedestrian avenue lined with palm trees, meticulously trimmed hedges and several pieces of high quality public art. The bronze sculptures were designed by 20th century surrealist Salvador Dalí. You can easily spend a few minutes studying them, perhaps from one of the beaches along the way. Stores and bars line the promenade, and if you’re visiting Marbella by car, there is a convenient parking lot under the esplanade that provides easy access to the old town and Marbella’s beaches. Everything you need for a change of scenery and a boost for your course.

Puerto Banús.

A few kilometers east of the old town of Marbella is the flashiest part of the resort. If Marbella is compared to the French Riviera, it’s because of the boutiques, super yachts and luxury sports cars that are on display everywhere you look in Puerto Banús. The area is worth your time just to see the ostentatious displays of wealth, but you should also take a look at the large Rhinoceros sculpture, also by Salvador Dalí, which weighs 3.6 tons. Spend a few hours on the sandy beach or dress up and go to one of the city’s fancy restaurants in the evening – if you can get a table.