Marbella Centre - Parque Alameda, Avenida del Mar

Nestled in the centre of Marbella just off the main street, Parque Alameda or Alameda Park is a shady retreat full of exotic trees from around the world. With numerous benches it is an ideal place to escape the midday sun and kick back and relax and breathe in the aroma of the jasmines and bougeanvillas. At the centre of Parque Alameda lies an impressive circular fountain, Fuente Virgen del Rocio, with scenes of the El Rocio Pilgrimage.

Fuente Virgen del Rocio

A stroll down from the white marble steps towards the sea will lead you to Avenida del Mar. This is a pedestrianized avenue which is one of the most relevant works to have been undertaken in the past few years. It used to be an abandoned park but in the 1990s it was excavated and converted into an underground car park, now covered by ivory coloured marble, ornate fountains and a complete collection of bronze sculptures by the infamous artist Salvador Dali. With attention to cleanliness and detail, the marble floors are always immaculate making this one of the prettiest parts of Marbella.