While other Andalusian villages may inspire you to buy handicrafts, Marbella's international glamour might just incite so much insecurity you'll want to rush out to accessorize. Should you feel underdressed, head for the Old Town, where the cornucopia of designers includes Versace, in the Centro Commercial Benabola 8, Puerto Banús (tel. 95-281-02-96).
If art is your passion, tour the art galleries that pepper the town. You'll spot high-rolling investors picking up contemporary treasures as part of a holiday shopping spree. One of Marbella's most appealing galleries is in the Old Town: the Galleria d'Arte Van Gestel, Plaza de los Naranjos 11 (tel. 95-277-48-19). And if your search for fine art carries over to Puerto Banús, consider an overview of the contemporary artwork displayed at the Sammer Gallery, Av. de Julio Iglesias 3, Las Terrazas de Banús, Local 10-16 (tel. 95-281-29-95). If you'd like to purchase some of Andalusia's regional ceramics, your best bet is Cerámica San Nicolás, Plaza de la Iglesia 1 (tel. 95-277-05-46).
On Saturday morning, forget the shops and head with the locals to Nueva Andalucía flea market. You can find anything from Spanish leather goods to local pottery.
