About Marbella

As the jewel of the Costa del Sol, Marbella offers the most glamourous Spanish experience on the Andalucian coast. Marbella Town with its surrounding beach and hillside developments, is a sun-drenched paradise for lovers of golf and gastronomy. Here you can enjoy the finer things in life in an exotic setting of soft, sandy beaches, dramatic mountain ranges, tropical gardens and white-washed villages. Whether you crave tranquility or hedonism, this large and varied area has everything.

Marbella is a prime example of Spain at its best, and is an ideal base for exploring this exciting, multi-faceted country. Marbella is in the Costa del Sol , the most famous tourist destination in Andalucia. The Andaluz region is the birthplace of many of the iconic elements of Spanish culture, including Flamenco, bullfighting and tapas. The ancient culture of the Moors is particularly evident in this area. In Granada you will find the Alhambra palace, the last fortress of the Nasrid Dynasty, and in Cordoba the cathedral is built inside a10th century mosque. Andalucia also boasts modern, sophisticated cities like Seville , and thriving commercial centres like Las Canadas in Marbella itself.

Marbella is in Malaga province, therefore Malaga airport is only 40 minutes away, offering direct connections to all major European cities. Whilst in Marbella you can explore the whole of Andalucia, although you may never wish to leave the municipality. The perfect blend of striking natural beauty and modern luxury, found in world famous golf courses and fashionable ports, promises to leave you spellbound.

Your daytime schedule may consist of little more than reading those books you never get the chance to read, or improving your handicap on some of the best golf courses in the world. In the evening you may wish to use your terrace for a spot of alfresco dining. A crisp white, or a warm red Rioja is best enjoyed with delicacies handpicked from local markets.

Away from your tasteful apartment or villa you can sample innovative cuisine in world class restaurants such as Silks by the Sea, and mingle with the beautiful people in designer bars and nightclubs like Olivia Valere . Six kilometres from Marbella ‘s bustling town centre, experience a slice of the jet-set lifestyle in Puerto Banus . This fashionable marina is home to some of the most luxurious yachts ever built, with the grandest belonging to King Fahd of Saudi Arabia . The Saudi Monarch has also built a White House replica, with mosque, on the edge of the town centre.

For a more authentic Andaluz experience, venture into Marbella ‘s Casco Antiguo ( Old Town ). Here you can stroll through cobbled streets lined with beautiful, white buildings and colourful flower displays. The focal point of the Casco Antiguo is Plaza de los Naranjos, a smart square surrounded by fragrant orange trees, quality tapas bars and designer boutiques.

Marbella is an ideal base for exploring Andalucia , Spain ‘s largest and most passionate region. Here dreams of experiencing traditional culture, ancient architecture, and breath-taking landscapes can be fulfilled. Visit the Alhambra , a 13th century Moorish palace in Granada , or relax in the peaceful Alcazar Gardens in Seville , the region’s exciting capital city. In season, go skiing in the Sierra Nevada , or enjoy a summer’s day in historic Ronda. Nearby Malaga , the birthplace of Picasso, now boasts the recently built Picasso Museum . In Tarifa you can even catch a glimpse of the Rif Mountains in Morocco , 14km across the Strait of Gibraltar.