http://www.marbella-marbella.com en-gb marbella-marbella.com 2009-11-13T00:00:00Z marbella-marbella.com http://www.marbella-marbella.com/page5.htm#51641 The Visigoths ruled a very large kingdom in southern France in the fifth century but often they raid across the Pyrenees Mountains into Spain.In both acts that as rulers of their large southern kingdom in France and as raiders into Spain they are acting as allies of the great Roman Empire.Towards the end of the 5th Century in 475 AD the Visigothic King declares complete independence from the Roman Empire and then he begins to extend his own kingdom and land that is under his control naturally for his own personal gain and benefit.Spain when Euric declared his independence from Rome was of only secondary importance to say the territory that was already occupied and controlled by the Visigoths in France which was much larger and at that time of much more value to Eurics empire.But at the start of the 6th Century in the year 507 AD Eurics son is defeated by the King of the Franks Clovis just north of Poitiers in France.This effectively reduces the territory and and that they control to... 2009-10-30T00:00:00Z http://www.marbella-marbella.com/page5.htm#51039 Marbella on the Costa del Sol in Spain is a place rich in history over many thousands of years. Many civilisations have made this one of their favourite places the Greeks Phoenicians Moors Arabians Huns and the Carthaginians to name just a few.In the later half of the 20th Century Marbella became famous as a tourist destination starting form the early 1950s for the rich and famous.Princess Margaret and Michael Jackson have both stayed at the Los Monteros Hotel now sadly closed.The growth of Marbella as a tourist and area for the rich and famous to visit started after the end of the Second World War in 1945.The start of the growth as Marbella as a place to be to be seen to relax and wine and dine started I believe as do many others with the Marbella Club hotel which was and is set in a beautiful spot by the sea.It all started back in 1946 just one year after the second World War when Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe together with his father Prince Maximiliano came to Marbella with the tho... 2009-10-20T00:00:00Z http://www.marbella-marbella.com/page5.htm#50990 Polo House Marbella Spain om the Costa del Sol invites you to join us this Thursday 22nd October for a night offine dining followed by a special night180s entertainment Brazilian Style witha Rio Carnival Dance show featuring stunning Brazilian dancers accompaniedby live music DJ180s exotic cocktails and much more.....Feel the rhythm feel the rhyme come to Polo House at Marbella its Brazilian PartytimePlease book early to avoid disappointment 34 952900380POLO HOUSE Marbella S.L.Bulevar Principe Alfonso Von Hohenlohe29600 Malaga SpainTel 0034 952 900 380 Jacuzzi Spain 2009-10-20T00:00:00Z http://www.marbella-marbella.com/page5.htm#46977 MISS BELLY DANCE MARBELLA 2009. The Don Carlos Hotel was the venue for the MISS BELLY DANCE MARBELLA 2009 contest and Festival. Sponsored by the BYBLOS Lebanese Restaurant in Elviria. COLOURFUL SPECTACULAR AND UNMISSABLE Descriptions of this event the 6th one of its kind for MARBELLA. Groups of colourful female belly dancers of all ages showed their skill in controlling their coordinated body movements as they competed for the shared group prize. Solo performers some with authentic Arabic movements and others with a definite Spanish interpretation delighted the 450 strong audience encouraging their favourite dancer to give of her best performance. Costumes were varied themed and vivid in their colours. Music was mostly traditional though there was some surprising originality in the sounds chosen. One of the highlights of the evening Festival which followed on from the contest was a dance with no music by one of the professional belly dancers who danced o... 2009-8-15T00:00:00Z http://www.marbella-marbella.com/page5.htm#46976 MR and MISS MARBELLA Contest 2009. Polo House recently hosted the Mr and Miss Marbella Contest. The lovely Elisabeth Reyes former Miss Spain 2006 Juan Carlos Morgon current Mr Malaga 2008 and Carmen Piedra designer of the elegant evening gowns worn by the girls were amongst the judges with the difficult task of choosing who would wear the titles MR MARBELLA and MISS MARBELLA 2009. The event was sponsored by Vitaldent and Veuve Cliquot Champagne. Other titles to be decided were MR and MISS NICE SMILE and MR and MISS POLO HOUSE 2009. 11 of Marbellas hunkiest Hombres paraded first in swimming trunks and then in evening suits each hopeful of winning and going forward to do their best whilst representing Spain in the Mr. Universe Contest later in the Year. Closely following 15 of Marbellas most beautiful Senoritas strutted their stuff in bikinis and stunning evening gowns. Each of them one step closer to realizing their dream of wearing the crown of MISS ESPANA one day.... 2009-8-15T00:00:00Z http://www.marbella-marbella.com/page5.htm#46975 Marbella International Film Festival Camera lights action all reel into action as The Marbella International Film Festival comes to Marbella on the 1st October 2009. Marbella Europes capital of wow glitz and glamour will soon play host to the 4th Marbella International Film Festival. A much anticipated date in the Marbella social calendar the 1st 4th October will see top line actors actresses celebrities musicians and well respected key members of the film industry arrive in Marbella the playground of the rich and famous to celebrate the rich world of film.The Marbella Film Festival provides a platform for independent filmproducers and emerging talent to showcase their work to an internationalmarket. Out of some 650 films that have been submitted for the 2009 Marbella festival only 50 independent artistic works of the highest calibre have been selected for the exhibition. There are no boundaries for the talented and this festival will present works from Europe Ca... 2009-8-15T00:00:00Z http://www.marbella-marbella.com/page5.htm#46974 The Mediterranean climate obviously takes its name from and is greatly effected by the closeness of the sea of the same name.The key points of the Mediterranean climate are dry hot summers mild winters with variable rainfall and sunshine for something like in excess of 300 days and a lack of frost.No wonder so many people from colder northern climes come here to live. Not just the European snow birds but there are plenty of those even from across the Atlantic.In this part of Spain you have many outstanding locations for living and sailing.Marbella Puerto BanusBenalmadenaCabopino and Sotogrande just to name a few.The short spring and long autumn seasons tend to merge gently together forming one with no real winter season.The Mediterranean climate is also known as a winter rainfall climate and other areas around the world with a similar sunshine and rainfall pattern are also said to have a Mediterranean climate.These can be found in the central and southern coast of California which has ... 2009-8-15T00:00:00Z http://www.marbella-marbella.com/page5.htm#46973 Marbella in Southern Spain on the Costa del Sol has that famous motto A Way of Life and undoubtedly that does convey in many ways the effervescent spirit of this outstanding luxurious coastal resort.Like wise having a Marbella Hot Tub for entertaining and relaxing is also a way of life.Here in Marbella you can find entertainment and the arts for varied tastes.There are many art and fashion shows held in Marbella often for leading and exclusive brands.Marbella still remains a favourite destination for many and has much going for it.Yet again Marbella and its environs are becoming a desired location with the famous and those who enjoy the best in life.In central Marbella there is the famous Orange Square or La Plaza de los Naranjos it is a lovely Marbella square and really worth a visit. Here one can see interesting Marbella buildings bars restaurants shops of all kinds including outstanding art galleries. Many outstanding fashion shops can also be found in Marbella.One should have a ... 2009-8-15T00:00:00Z