Marbella’s Old Town is a warren of picturesque streets containing the unexpected. In one such lane there is a purveyor of the finest, authentic Panama hats, while around the corner you will find a gourmet delicatessen, or a boutique that imports silk clothes handcrafted in Nepal. The mixture of traditional and new here is a haven for hand-made clothing and jewellery, and there are specialist shops offering olive oil, skin products and pottery, all made by local craftsmen. On Avenida Ricardo Soriano, Marbella’s main thoroughfare, you’ll find a selection of well-known brands, as well as those that are exclusive to Marbella. The smaller shops in Marbella usually open between 9.00 and 10.00hrs in the morning and close for siesta around 13.00 to 14.00hrs, re-opening at 17.00hrs and closing at about 20.00hrs. The larger shops typically remain open all day. Most shops close on Sunday, except in the summer season when they are open.