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Marbella

Oct 1, 2013

Marbella Old Town

A few days after returning from Madrid, I hopped on a plane to Spain again. I should really get some sort of loyalty card after this year. This time I was with my parents and we stayed on the Costa Del Sol – not a new destination for a family holiday but having not been to the Spanish coast for…oh, about fifteen years I was looking forward to discovering it as a “grown-up” and to not having to eat a plate of chips for every meal (the idea of Spanish food is terrifying as a seven year-old, paella has prawn heads in it for goodness sake!). Oh the days before the word “carb” entered my lexicon…

Feeling slightly restless after a lot of pool time, I hopped on a bus to Marbella – yes, the destination favoured by the cast of TOWIE and yes, “no carbs before Marbs” was my pre-holiday mantra despite never having actually watched the show. The town that I discovered was, in fact, a million miles away from fake tan and cafes serving full English breakfasts with Radio 1 blaring that I was expecting. I’m sure those sorts of places are there if you look for them but the old town was really beautiful – cobbled streets, outdoor cafes and, due to British schools going back the week before my visit, blissfully quiet! I had a fun morning exploring by myself on foot and indulging in the best sort of carbs that Spain can offer – churros!

12 Comments

  1. Sophie
    Sophie on September 3, 2019 at 7:28 am

    Next time you&#39re off somewhere hot, pop me in your suitcase please Lily!Sophiex

  2. Francesca.
    Francesca. on September 3, 2019 at 4:10 am

    I have to admit, shows like TOWIE have totally put me off of Marbella (even though, like you, I&#39ve never actually watched it), but your account has definitely made me quite curious; I love Spain (read: churros, paella & sangria), so I&#39d definitely be tempted to consider trying it out next time I&#39m booking a holiday xx

  4. Sophie
    Sophie on October 4, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    Next time you're off somewhere hot, pop me in your suitcase please Lily!
    Sophie
    x

  5. Harriet
    Harriet on October 2, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    It looks absolutely beautiful there! The churros have got my stomach rumbling!

  6. Harriet
    Harriet on September 3, 2019 at 10:42 am

    It looks absolutely beautiful there! The churros have got my stomach rumbling!

  7. Maria Fallon
    Maria Fallon on October 2, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    This looks lovely and SO far from what I had thought it was like!

    Maria xxx

  8. Maria Fallon
    Maria Fallon on September 3, 2019 at 10:42 am

    This looks lovely and SO far from what I had thought it was like!

    Maria xxx

  10. celery and cupcakes
    celery and cupcakes on October 1, 2013 at 5:01 pm

    Marbella sounds really lovely, glad you had a great time. Those churros look yummy! 🙂

  11. Francesca.
    Francesca. on October 1, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    I have to admit, shows like TOWIE have totally put me off of Marbella (even though, like you, I've never actually watched it), but your account has definitely made me quite curious; I love Spain (read: churros, paella & sangria), so I'd definitely be tempted to consider trying it out next time I'm booking a holiday xx

  12. celery and cupcakes
    celery and cupcakes on September 3, 2019 at 10:42 am

    Marbella sounds really lovely, glad you had a great time. Those churros look yummy! 🙂