Three top restaurants in the Old Quarter in Marbella

The Old Quarter of Marbella is a fantastic place to dine and visitors will find a wide range of top notch restaurants here that serve everything from traditional Spanish dishes to international cuisine that hails from countries such as Italy, France and India. No matter what you fancy you are sure to find something to get your taste buds tingling in the Old Quarter of Marbella. Here are three of the area’s best eateries to get you started.

Buenaventura

This stylish restaurant is famous as being one of the best places in Marbella to try traditional Spanish cuisine. The restaurant occupies a stunning setting in a quieter corner of the Old Quarter right next to the Iglesia de la Encarnación church and has been created in the traditional Andalusian style. Among the many signature dishes that can be enjoyed here are roast pork flavoured with cumin and grilled fresh fish prepared in the traditional Spanish style. Buenaventura is also famous for its excellent selection of red wines, which include some of the best vintages that hail from the vineyards in this part of Spain. The outdoor patio dining area provides the perfect setting to sit and sip a glass or two of red wine while working your way through the menu.

Zozoi

This upmarket restaurant can be found just off Plaza Altamirano and specialises in gourmet Mediterranean cuisine. Visitors to Marbella who want to enjoy a decadent meal with someone special in a romantic courtyard setting will want to make sure that they book a table at Zozoi in advance as this excellent restaurant attracts food lovers from all over the city. In addition to regular dishes from all over the Mediterranean Zozoi offers daily and seasonal specials and the restaurant is known for their excellent service.

The Orange Tree Restaurant

If you are looking for an unforgettable intimate dining experience make sure you stop by The Orange Tree Restaurant, which is situated on the East side of Orange Square. A warm welcome is guaranteed from restaurant owners Frank and Irene, who go to great lengths to make sure that their guests are fully satisfied. The smell of the restaurant’s homemade sage and feta focaccia bread is sure to set your mouth watering as soon as you walk through the door and indulging in this freshly baked bread is a great way to start the meal, especially as it is served with delicious tapenade, butter and pickled garlic. Some of the most popular signature dishes here include John Dory fillets served with creamy dill mashed potato, white wine sauce orange braised fennel, panko coated warm goat's cheese served with apple, walnut and rocket salad and the summer special king prawn and chorizo served with white bean and rocket salad. One of the best things about The Orange Tree Restaurant is that the entire menu changes every six weeks, which means that visitors to Marbella will always find a mouth-watering selection of new dishes to try every time they stop by here.

With so many amazing food places to choose from, the Old Quarter in Marbella is a real foodie’s destination. But enjoying a sample of these tasty restaurants doesn’t come cheap. You may find that a lot of your budget can get eaten up by the food bills. However, it doesn’t cost you a fortune to get to Marbella. Malaga is the nearest airport and you can get fly there from all over the UK. Use a flight comparison site like momondo to find the best prices on flights to Malaga and also the best times to fly. You can also save lots on your accommodation by booking it way in advance of at the very last minute.

Author Bio: David Bell is a freelance writer and blogs about travel, interior design, online marketing, telecoms and small business solutions. Follow him on Twitter @DavidBellWriter

Nature Trips

Watch Out for….

Because of the increase in ecotourism, some unscrupulous guides, agents, or establishments will use the label for tourism that really doesn’t meet the eco-criteria. This is not only takes away from those valid guides promoting and relying on ecotourism, but not all adventure vacations, sustainable tours, or nature trips are 100% beneficial to the environment and the term could be used as marketing ploy to generate tickets sales. First, almost all travel involves the use of cars, planes, cruise ships, or other vehicles that depend on fossil fuels. Although tourists would be hard-pressed to avoid any degrading practices, minimizing them is possible, it just takes some preplanning.

Anyway, the photos below were taken when my son’s football team had a National Football Tournament which was held in Camp Philips, Del Monte, Bukidnon, Philippines. I took these photos while we were on our way to Bukidnon.

It was very early in the morning when we had our trip, and it was a foggy morning. My camera and fingers enjoyed capturing the stunning beauty of nature.

Top 5 Ways to Travel Italy In Style

Italy is known as the birthplace of an ancient empire, the earliest place for artistic expression during the Renaissance period, and the fashion capital of the world. Italian cuisine is also world-famous, and many parts of the country experience mild, Mediterranean climates that are conducive to sightseeing and tours. There are attractions in Italy to suit a variety of tastes, and those seeking ways to travel Italy in style find options in abundance. Here are just a few examples of fashionable ways to enjoy the best Italy has to offer.

#1 Take a Ride On the Orient Express

 

The legendary Orient Express, whose mystique has inspired novels and films, experienced the height of its success during the Roaring 1920s. The original line's route between Paris and Venice via the Simplon Tunnel was a popular way for travellers to get around the continent. During the late 1970s, an investor resurrected the Orient Express and restored its carriages, sleepers, and dining cars to their original splendour. Today, cosmopolitan travellers take the Orient Express from London to Venice and from Venice to Rome during special limited time periods. The new Venice Simplon Orient Express is a great way to tour Italy while experiencing the opulent style and service of a bygone era.

#2 Yacht Cruises

 

Many people who visit Italy in the summer months make their way to the country's Mediterranean coast lines. Discriminating travellers board one of Italy's luxury yachts to view the picturesque seaside towns of the Italian Riviera in style. On board these luxury sailing yachts, adventurers enjoy views of the famous Portofino harbour while relaxing on sun drenched decks. Popular ports of call include Portovenere andPortoferraio where travellers stop to stroll along beautiful beaches, sample fresh local fare, and even hike Mt Elba to view the Italian mainland and other islands from a different perspective.

#3 Luxury Lodgings in Tuscany

 

What lodging choice is more authentic than a hotel but more private than a bed and breakfast? The answer is a rented Tuscan villa. Several villas in Tuscany of varying levels of amenities are available to rent. The private, spacious accommodations typically offer all of the comforts of home including a fully equipped kitchen, ample dining areas, private baths, and comfortable bedrooms. Bed and bath linens as well as kitchen utensils are included in the tastefully decorated villas. Some of these delightful lodgings include outdoor gardens as well.

#4 Tuscan Cooking Lessons

 

While in Tuscany, some travellers take gourmet Italian cooking lessons that are unique to the region. The Tuscan countryside contain many farms, vineyards, and olive orchards, and the fresh produce grown in the region is expertly incorporated into the classic Italian dishes. Depending on the hosts chosen, cooking classes are available year round with a reasonable number of minimum participants. Instructors conduct most classes in English, and they usually follow the classes with a group meal of the student prepared dishes. Taking a cooking class in Tuscany allows travellers to bring home a unique souvenir that is often considered the capstone of a fashionable Italian holiday.

#5 Experience A Luxury Driving Adventure

 

Some cooking class hosts recommend that their students have their own transportation or rental car to get to their classes, for a greater classical driving experience why not pick a convertible and embrace the fresh air on your travels. This is no problem for travellers who have decided to take a luxury driving adventure. Although stopping at a cooking class is quite a detour from the carefully choreographed routes, the driving tour led by professional drivers take amateur sports car enthusiasts on a journey through the Italian countryside and along coastal roadways.

Author Bio: Jack has been a mechanic for 10 years and is a complete rev head. He has 5 cars to his name, and his past time hobbies include redoing old cars, travelling, going to car shows and writing blogs about cars.