Cortijo Miraflores
Marbella
The cultural centre Cortijo Miraflores gardens is a museum which has exhibition of olive oil and archeology. It was formerly a cane sugar mill and oil mill and dates back to 1704, when it was built by D. Francisco Dominguez, as evidenced by the two crests on the balcony at the entrance.
The mill operated well into the nineteenth century, and it remains in great condition today. There are many useful machines and grinders from its former function that you can have a look at.
Entrance is free to this museum, and is a great way to have an insight into the history of Spain, and especially this area of the costa del Sol.
It also has three showrooms of exhibitions for cultural events and temporary exhibits, a library, and in the summer, weddings can being celebrated in the interior. The Cultural Center also has the historic section of the Archivo Municipal de Marbella.
