Itinerary · Marbella, Spain
Roman and Moorish Marbella: a heritage trail
From a sugar mill of 1704 through the Moorish walls and the great church to Roman mosaics and a 5th-century basilica.
A day on foot and by car
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9:30
1Cortijo Miraflores
Start with the archaeology models.
10:30
2Old Town & Plaza de los Naranjos
The square laid out after 1485.
11:15
3Church of the Encarnación
The church on the site of the old mosque.
11:45
4The castle and Moorish walls
Towers on Calle Trinidad.
12:15
5Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo
Prints in the Renaissance Hospital Bazán.
13:30
6El Estrecho
Tapas at the counter.
16:00
7Villa Romana de Río Verde
Roman mosaics by the sea.
17:30
8Basílica de Vega del Mar
Early Christian basilica (weekend visits).
18:30
9Las Bóvedas Roman baths
The octagonal bath house nearby.
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