Overview
Overview
Stretching along Spain’s southern Costa del Sol, this exclusive and airy Spanish resort town is the gem of the “coast of sun.” Exuding charm and elegance, Marbella has an old town with cobbled streets and romantic plazas, which would be the perfect backdrop for the destination wedding photos of your dreams. With its prime location in the foothills of the Sierra Blanca Mountains, you can enjoy luxurious amenities and dining with a vista of Africa in the distance, all while a breeze rolls in from the coast wafting orange blossoms from the endless groves nearby. It’s a rough life, indeed.
Marriage Requirements
Same-sex marriage became legal in Spain in July of 2005. Couples wishing to marry in Spain must either both have legal residence or one person in the couple must be a Spanish citizen. Check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for details or information about a symbolic ceremony.
Travel Documents, Language & Currency
Travel Documents
Visitors to Spain need a valid passport for entry. If you are a citizen of the US, visit travel.state.gov for more information on travel documents needed. For Canadian travelers, visit travel.gc.ca for relevant travel information.
Language
Spanish is the official language of Spain.
Currency
The euro is the official currency of Spain.
Climate & Beaches
Climate
Marbella has a Mediterranean climate with mild, humid winters and warm, dry summers. The average temperature in winter is 60 degrees F and the average summer temperature is 86 degrees F.
Beaches
Marbella is home to chic Mediterranean beaches known for their jet setting crowd and fun, party atmosphere. Whether you want to sip cocktails on a rooftop balcony or listen to a DJ spin as the sun sets, beaches like South Beach Marbella, The Beach House and Polo Loco are the places to see and be seen.
Activities & Tourist Attractions
Activities
Outside the beaches, the city is known for its casual, open air garden museums. Take a stroll through the Avenida del Mar with your group to see famed, surreal Dali statues amidst fountains and beautiful flowering trees.
Nightlife
As a seaside resort town, Marbella is known for its chic nightlife along it’s “golden mile” of beaches, which range from the swanky Sinatra Lounge to the unbeatable disco party at Olivia Valere. After your wander the maze of outdoor beauty, we suggest holing up at a quaint café like Bijou Bar to linger over tapas and take in a lively flamenco show.
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Disclaimer:
GayDestinationWeddings.com makes every effort to keep the travel information up to date on this website, however, resorts, wedding packages and laws do change and so we cannot guarantee that all information regarding rules, regulations, and marriage requirements at particular sites are completely accurate at the time of viewing. Before making marriage decisions on a particular destination, we highly recommend you speak with your specialist or wedding coordinator to verify rules at a particular destination before finalizing your travel plans.