Beautiful square in Marbella's old town. The name comes from 1941, when the town removed the palm…read moretrees that used to populate this square, and planted orange trees (prior to the palms, there had been chestnut trees). This is one of the most well-known spots along the Costa del Sol. Beautiful place to sit and enjoy the breathtaking architecture and horticulture. Public benches surround the inner part of the square, with cafes along the perimeter. Interesting aesthetic details are all over the place, even the pebble mosaics on the paved ground. Plaza de los Naranjos (Orange Square) is in a walkable zone, so do not try to drive to it. Best to park in a nearby garage and walk through the old town to get there. Worth the walk and the parking fee just to see this lovely square... and the adjacent Plaza De la Iglesia, a very short walk away.

The Old Town historic area in Marbella is amazingly beautiful. I recommend at least an hour of just…read morewalking around, photographing all you see, because there is incredible architecture and landscaping everywhere you turn. Every inch of this place is a postcard-perfect picture. Tropical climbers everywhere, bougainvillea galore. As with many Andalucian towns, geraniums have a big spotlight in the pots mounted to the walls. Palms, citrus trees, Hypericum, Kalanchoe, and impressive succulents, among many more. Marbella, like most of the Costa del Sol towns, is an upscale vacation destination, for visitors from around the world. There is a particularly large English ex-pat community in this town. Tons of posh shopping, and gorgeous restaurants. The beautiful beaches are not a far walk from the old town, but I recommend visiting them separately, in separate time blocks, with different outfits. The old town is kind of dressy, if you want to fit in and not look too obviously touristic. We found out the hard way that the old quarter is pretty much a walking-only district, and you need to dispense of your car in one of the nearby parking garages (which are NOT cheap, capping at 35€ per day, more than twice that of cities in the Cadiz province). Street parking is pretty much unavailable; there are so many cars parked everywhere, you can drive for hours and not find a single spot (and this was our experience in the off-season). There are tourism offices available, but there are plenty of directory-type maps on the street, to guide you through the old town. There are a number of really charming squares in the old quarter, but Plaza de los Naranjos is the most well-known. There are some extremely good restaurants in this city, with great Michelin reviews, but you will pay big bucks for most of them. We had a list of places in the old town that looked great, but sadly, most of these places close for the season, or at least for a month or so in the winter, and we hit them at the wrong time. There are still many winter dining options, but too many had those creepy pictures of the plate of food on a sandwich board out front, and I just couldn't do it. Decided to wait for our next stop. All in all the old town of Marbella is one of the most beautiful towns I have ever seen. The local Spanish population was friendly, but there was high sales pressure in the shops. Tourists attracted to this location are the see-and-be-seen type, which is not my fave. Traffic and parking absolutely suck, and prices are HIGH. Had the restaurants I wanted to visit been open, I think I wouldn't have minded the quirks, but I left old town pretty hungry.

Great little park outing. Circular park with a few attractions along the way such as a large (and…read morevery dirty) duck pond with swans, some rabbits on the lawn, and some goats in an enclosure. And of course, lots of pigeons. A nice little morning stroll :)

One of the best parks in the area. With a big space with many varieties of trees and for jungle…read moregym, pond, public library, picnic area and animals. A hill with views you can spend hours here with kids or just a romantic walk.

Gorgeous park in Sevilla!…read more This park is home to the famous Plaza de Espana pavillion as well as numerous other statues, water fountains, and other pavillions. The mujedar pavillion is quite striking. Worth walking through the whole park.

One of my fond memories from my last visit to Seville in 2012 is strolling this park to the Plaza…read morede Espana, and fifty countries later, it is still one of my all-time favorites. From the river, walk straight across the park to the plaza, or catch one of the many horse carriages giving 30-minute tours. Shady, with numerous paths criss-crossing the park, there are flowers, benches, toilets, and carts selling water bottles, hats, fans, and trinkets. Busy with families on weekends, one end is filled with the archaelogy museum, while the palace is on the other. Many buildings from the 1929 expo still line the park.

This park is beautiful, located very closely to the Al Hambra Palace. Its best to go see this park…read morebefore a short walk up to the Palace. I went earlier in the day and was mind blown at the view. There was hardly one there. The park features great look out points, Peacocks, waterfalls, and over amazing scenery.

Plaza De la Iglesia is the square abutting the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación in the…read moreold town part of Marbella. It is not as popular as the adjacent Plaza de los Naranjos, but it is just as beautiful and tranquil, IMO. Not many places to sit, but a few benches are available. Only a couple of cafes on this square, again, not as lively as nearby Plaza de los Naranjos. Plaza De la Iglesia is definitely worth a visit, and a nice sit to take it in, especially in the afternoon sun! As with anywhere in the old town, walking is a must. Cars aren't permitted in the old town, so a nearby parking garage is necessary.