Marbella seafront square gets overhaul

The Plaza del Mar, the open space above the car park and shopping centre alongside the seafront at the western end of central Marbella, has had a revamp. Local residents had been complaining about the poor state of repair and overall neglect. Now the council has completed a 200,000-euro makeover, with repaired water features, new lighting and some 3,000 flowers and plants. Visiting the new-look square last week, the mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, said a children's play park would also be installed shortly.