Barrio Alto

Barrio Alto is a neighborhood in Marbella, Costa del Sol, Andalusia. Barrio Alto is situated nearby to the quarter Casco antiguo, as well as near Divina Pastora.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Ermita del Santo Cristo de la Vera Cruz and Casa consistorial de Marbella.

Ermita del Santo Cristo de la Vera Cruz

Church

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The Ermita del Santo Cristo de la Vera Cruz is a church in Marbella, southern Spain. It is situated in the Barrio Alto, historic suburb of the ancient city, considered part of the old town.

Casa consistorial de Marbella

Town hall

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The Casa Consistorial De Marbella is a historic building in the city of Marbella, southern Spain, currently housing the city's town hall. Constructed in 1568 in the Renaissance style, it lies in the Plaza de los Naranjos in the city's historic district.

Plaza de los Naranjos

Square

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The Plaza de los Naranjos is a plaza in the old town of Marbella, Spain. The plaza dates from 1485, after the Christian conquest of the city from The Moors; the area was created to be the urban hub of the city.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ojen and Puerto Banús.

Ojen

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Ojén is a beautiful small town in the province of Malaga in Andalucia, Spain. Although located in the mountains, it is in the heart of the Costa del Sol, not far from Marbella. It has a population of about 3,000.

Puerto Banús

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Puerto Banús is a marina located in the area of Nueva Andalucía, to the southwest of Marbella, Spain on the Costa del Sol. This resort town was developed in 1970 as a luxury marina and shopping complex for the rich and famous.