{"id":1478,"date":"2023-02-24T19:58:20","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T19:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/?p=1478"},"modified":"2024-01-23T17:47:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T17:47:54","slug":"andalusia-experience-slower-pace-of-marbella","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/?p=1478&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Andalusia: Experience slower\u00a0pace of Marbella"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Most travellers are drawn here for the splendor, lavish nightlife and luxury shopping. I wanted to experience the slow life, beautiful beaches, cosy cafes, the Mediterranean&nbsp;cuisine and unforgettable, early morning bike rides chasing sunrises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boho Villa hidden among the quiet neighbourhood of Playa san Pedro de Alc\u00e1ntara <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Beautiful, serene home away from home with a private pool &#8211; this place will forever be one of my favourite Airbnb finds! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 48%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"Marbella: Beautiful, Boho Villa with Private Pool\">Marbella: Beautiful, Boho Villa with Private Pool<\/a><\/p>\n<cite>Located in the outskirt of Marbella, our Boho Villa was set in a quiet, cosy neighbourhood only 5min away from\u00a0<strong>Playa san Pedro de Alc\u00e1ntara<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a beautiful, sandy beach with large, lively promenade filled with cosy restaurants and cafes.<br><br><br>> <a href=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/?p=1471&amp;lang=en\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/?p=1471&amp;lang=en\">READ MORE<\/a> &lt;<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>             <\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07344-1-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1493 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07344-1-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07344-1-scaled-216x280.jpg 216w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07344-1-scaled-600x776.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07344-1-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07344-1-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07344-1-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07344-1-1583x2048.jpg 1583w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07344-1-1140x1475.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07344-1-1920x2484.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07344-1-scaled.jpg 1979w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marbella Old Town <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>This place is so beautiful because of everything it lacks: full-moon parties, luxury stores, hustle. Known as&nbsp;the&nbsp;<em>Casco Antiguo<\/em>,&nbsp;Marbella Old Town has many cobbled streets with the whitewashed houses and colourful flowers dotted around. It&#8217;s a place for wine, tapas, flamenco music and mindful walks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"644\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1538\" src=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_3367-644x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_3367-644x1024.jpg 644w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_3367-176x280.jpg 176w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_3367-600x954.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_3367-189x300.jpg 189w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_3367-768x1221.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_3367-966x1536.jpg 966w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_3367.jpg 1084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"641\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1539\" src=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_3370-641x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_3370-641x1024.jpg 641w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_3370-175x280.jpg 175w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_3370-600x959.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_3370-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_3370-768x1227.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_3370-961x1536.jpg 961w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_3370-1140x1822.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_3370.jpg 1157w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Puerto Ban\u00fas<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Quite opposite of above &#8211; Puerto Ban\u00fas is a vibrant, busy place loved by wealthy people, their superfast cars and expensive yachts, but just like any other place of such kind &#8211; Puerto Banus can be visited without the intention of designer shopping. Although this was my least favourite part of Marbella &#8211; it is indeed worth visiting purely for its unique vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1542\" src=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07572-751x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07572-751x1024.jpg 751w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07572-scaled-205x280.jpg 205w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07572-scaled-600x818.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07572-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07572-768x1048.jpg 768w, 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class=\"wp-image-1543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07569-732x1024.jpg 732w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07569-scaled-200x280.jpg 200w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07569-scaled-600x839.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07569-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07569-768x1074.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07569-1099x1536.jpg 1099w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07569-1465x2048.jpg 1465w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07569-1140x1594.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07569-1920x2684.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07569-scaled.jpg 1831w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"711\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1541\" src=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07596-711x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07596-711x1024.jpg 711w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07596-scaled-194x280.jpg 194w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07596-scaled-600x864.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07596-208x300.jpg 208w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07596-768x1107.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07596-1066x1536.jpg 1066w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07596-1421x2048.jpg 1421w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07596-1140x1643.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07596-1920x2767.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07596-scaled.jpg 1777w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"759\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1544\" src=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07585-759x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07585-759x1024.jpg 759w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07585-scaled-208x280.jpg 208w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07585-scaled-600x809.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07585-222x300.jpg 222w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07585-768x1036.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07585-1139x1536.jpg 1139w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07585-1518x2048.jpg 1518w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07585-1140x1538.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07585-1920x2590.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07585-scaled.jpg 1898w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Recommended restaurant in Puerto Banus: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amorefantasia.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amorefantasia.com\" target=\"_blank\">Amore &amp; Fantasia<\/a> Restaurant.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1546\" src=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_0192-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_0192-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_0192-scaled-210x280.jpg 210w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_0192-scaled-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_0192-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_0192-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_0192-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_0192-1140x1520.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_0192-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amorefantasia.com\" target=\"_blank\">Amore &amp; Fantasia<\/a> Restaurant<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1545\" src=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07580-720x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07580-720x1024.jpg 720w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07580-scaled-197x280.jpg 197w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07580-scaled-600x853.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07580-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07580-768x1092.jpg 768w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07580-1080x1536.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07580-1440x2048.jpg 1440w, 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Loads of beautiful beaches, cycling routes, cosy cafes and chilled atmosphere. Playa de San Pedro de Alc\u00e1ntara in particular is a lovely beach &#8211; white sands, beautiful promenade, very peaceful and tranquil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"727\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1549\" src=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07412-2-727x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07412-2-727x1024.jpg 727w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07412-2-scaled-199x280.jpg 199w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07412-2-scaled-600x845.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07412-2-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07412-2-768x1081.jpg 768w, 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https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_0073-2-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Playa de San Pedro de Alc\u00e1ntara <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"587\" data-id=\"1550\" src=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07601-1024x587.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07601-1024x587.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07601-scaled-280x160.jpg 280w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07601-scaled-600x344.jpg 600w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07601-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/photonyaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC07601-768x440.jpg 768w, 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Nikki Beach&nbsp;is the first and original luxury concept that combines the elements of music, dining, entertainment, fashion, film and art into one hence it&#8217;s always super-busy. It&#8217;s located on one of the finest&nbsp;white sandy beaches&nbsp;in Spain. Comprised of a swimming pool with sunbeds on a raised deck, large open-air restaurant, centrally located octagon-shaped bar, lifestyle boutique and a terrace with&nbsp;spectacular views&nbsp;of the Mediterranean Sea. 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I wanted to experience the slow life, beautiful beaches, cosy cafes, the Mediterranean&nbsp;cuisine and unforgettable, early morning bike rides chasing sunrises. Boho Villa hidden among the quiet neighbourhood of Playa san Pedro de Alc\u00e1ntara Beautiful, serene home away from home with a private pool &#8211; this place will forever be one of my favourite Airbnb finds! Marbella Old Town This place is so beautiful because of everything it lacks: full-moon parties, luxury stores, hustle. Known as&nbsp;the&nbsp;Casco Antiguo,&nbsp;Marbella Old Town has many cobbled streets with the whitewashed houses and colourful flowers dotted around. It&#8217;s a place for wine, tapas, flamenco music and mindful walks. 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