Marbella town hall

Marbella Town Hall stands on Plaza de los Naranjos, right in the heart of the old town in this Costa del Sol city. It is one of the oldest surviving public buildings in Marbella and still houses the local council today.

How do you get to Marbella Town Hall?

The building sits in the pedestrian old quarter (Casco Antiguo), a short walk from the marina promenade and the main car parks along Avenida Ricardo Soriano. Walking is the easiest option — the whitewashed lanes of the old town lead straight to the square. Coming from Malaga, both buses and cars use the AP-7/N-340 route, a journey of roughly 45–60 minutes.

What will you see there?

The town hall was built in 1568 in Renaissance style. Its façade still carries a sundial and the town's coat of arms, along with commemorative plaques marking key moments in Marbella's history: the conquest of the town by Ferdinand and Isabella in 1485, the construction of the municipal water supply in 1632, and an extension to the building in 1779.

The town hall faces Plaza de los Naranjos, a square laid out in 1485 right after the Catholic Monarchs took the town, on the site of earlier Muslim-era buildings. Whitewashed Andalusian houses ring the square, together with three historic structures: the town hall itself (Casa Consistorial), the Casa del Corregidor, and the Ermita de Santiago chapel. A Renaissance fountain stands at the centre of the square, surrounded by the orange trees planted in 1941 that gave the plaza its name.

When is the best time to visit?

The square and town hall can be visited year-round, though spring and autumn bring milder temperatures than the height of summer. In winter, the orange trees add colour to the scene, while in summer an early morning or evening visit helps you dodge both the crowds and the midday heat.

Anything else worth knowing?

Plaza de los Naranjos has been Marbella's social, political and commercial hub for centuries, and it still is — locals and visitors alike gather at the cafés and restaurants lining the square. The town hall itself is not generally open for casual sightseeing inside, since it remains an active administrative building, but its façade and surroundings make it one of the most photographed spots in the old town.

Frequently asked questions

Can you go inside Marbella Town Hall? The building functions as the city council's offices, so public access is limited to the administrative areas during office hours. Most visitors simply admire it from the square.

How old is the town hall building? It was built in 1568, making it more than 450 years old, and it has stood on the same spot on Plaza de los Naranjos ever since.

Is there an entrance fee for the square? No, Plaza de los Naranjos is a public town square, open and free to visit at any time.

What else is worth seeing nearby? Right next to the town hall are the Casa del Corregidor and the Ermita de Santiago chapel, and a short walk further on you'll find the remains of the old Alcazaba fortress and the old town's café-lined streets.