Perhaps not as well-known as the central and western parts of Marbella, the eastern part of Marbella is, however, every bit as good. Large in area, it extends from the eastern edge of the Marbella’s town centre all the way the municipal border with Mijas, at the coastal and residential resort area of Calahonda. In between are over 20 kilometres of the best sandy beaches on the Costa del Sol, the...

La Quinta is a luxurious country club environment first developed in the 1970s at the point where the municipal boundaries of Marbella and Benahavis meet. It’s not hard to see why this spot was chosen, for it forms part of a zone of undulating valleys that glide gently from the foot slopes of the nearby mountain ranges to the Mediterranean shoreline, just a short drive away. In-between is the idyllic...

AQUALINA Aqualina Aqualina Residences and Aqualina Collection in the area of Alborada, next to La Quinta Golf is an exclusive development of spectacular two, three and four bedroom apartments and penthouses that enjoy amazing panoramic sea views thanks to its elevated position in the Benahavis hills and its south facing orientation. The...

We all find ourselves in challenging and confusing times; whether you’re in Spain, the UK or elsewhere in the world. With the Covid situation evolving all the time and new regulations being introduced as things develop, it can be hard to stay on top of it all, so below we summary the main elements and current state of affairs in Spain and Andalucía for your reference. The first thing to remember is...

The Golden Mile is where the story of Marbella really began, for it was here that it evolved as an international jet-set destination from the 1950s onwards. The creation of the legendary Marbella Club Hotel by Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe, the man who was instrumental in placing this area before an international luxury clientele, formed the catalyst, for this stylishly glamorous venue drew aristocrats,...

Fabulous contemporary Beachfront villa with direct access to the beach on the New Golden Mile

The original Golden Mile, between Marbella centre and Puerto Banús, acquired its name and fame due to the quality of its amenities, the refinement of its properties and the beauty of its prime beachfront setting. The New Golden Mile, which describes the coastal area between San Pedro Alcántara and Estepona, has so many outstanding features of its own that it became too tempting not to make a...

Prognosis for Marbella’s property market in 2020 2020 has been quite a year so far with challenges never experienced before, prompting the CEO of Nvoga, José Carlos Leon, to take stock of the Costa del Sol property market. It has, without doubt, been a difficult year. What started promising enough soon became dominated by the virus-fighting measures that have also come to play such a big role in...

It is sometimes said that Estepona lives in the shadow of its more famous and glamorous neighbour, Marbella, but those days are long gone, and to prove it all you need to do is look at some of the fantastic modern villas for sale in Estepona. The lifestyle offered in the area does not lag behind either, with golf, country club living, sandy beaches and coves, yacht harbours, racquet clubs, fine...

Having already achieved great critical acclaim from clients and partner agencies when it was first launched, Icon Marbella has since gone on to receive equal accolades with Marbella celebrities and international ones alike. Already drawn to this stylish resort town, famous people in Marbella are opting for the gated security, peace, privacy and luxury lifestyle amenities of the Icon Villas. Here, in an...