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Nueva Andalucia, Marbella


Nueva Andalucia is just above Puerto Banus and is a popular residential area just west of Marbella where, as its name suggests, many of the villas are based on traditional Andalusian architecture and design. After passing the bullring of  Nueva Andalucia, the road climbs towards the mountains affording magnificent views of the coast. On a…

Puerto Banus, Marbella


Puerto Banus is located just west of Marbella, before you reach the small town of San Pedro de Alcantara. This is the place to be if you want to be pampered watching those fabulous luxury yachts, while having a drink at one of the many open air restaurants and bars. Since its start in the…

Benahavis, Costa del Sol


For many people, native and visitors alike, Benahavis stands for great food. It has the highest concentration of fantastic restaurants in the region and draws many visitors to enjoy its local and international cuisine. It also has an extremely high percentage of resident expatriates who have found its situation and ambience irresistible. Benahavis center is…

Sotogrande, Andalucia


Sotogrande is located within the municipality of San Roque it is one of the most luxurious sports and residential developments in Europe. Sotogrande has its own yachting marina, Polo Club and is home to the Valderrama golf club, one of the best courses in the world, which hosted the 1997 Ryder Cup, the World Golf…

Marbella, Costa del Sol


From Cabopino in the east till Guadalmina in the west, the Marbella coastline is about 26 kilometres long with sunny beaches where you can enjoy traditional fish and seafood favourites like sardines on a spit, fried fish and the incomparable paella in the typical chiringuitos (beach restaurants). There are also two large parks in Marbella…

Malibu, Puerto Banus, Marbella


Malibu consists in total of 72 seafront apartments. All of them have sea views, those facing west look out over Gibraltar and the African coast, while those facing east allow you to contemplate the beaches and Puerto Banús. If you fancy a swim than just take a dip in the salt water lagoon, very few…

Los Granados Puerto Banus, Marbella


Los Granados Puerto Banus is a well known, luxurious urbanization located frontline beach with great views, only a few minutes’ walk to all the amenities the port has to offer and very tranquil. There are two phases, phase I is built in a U-shape so you have various orientations towards the sun. The properties in…

Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club, Benahavis


Los Arqueros has been build around the Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club in Benahavis at a short drive to the beach, Puerto Banus and Marbella centre. The bar and restaurant of the golf clubhouse are open to everybody and for members there are other facilities available such as tennis, paddle and squash and an…

Los Granados de Cabopino, Marbella East, properties for sale


Los Granados de Cabopino is a luxurious frontline beach community, located at a short walk to the port of Cabopino in Marbella East. Los Granados de Cabopino is a gated urbanization with 24-hour security, beautiful landscaped gardens from where you have direct access to the great beaches of Cabopino, two communal outdoor swimming pool plus…

La Zagaleta Golf and Country Club, Benahavis


La Zagaleta Golf and Country Club or La Zagaleta as most people refer to it, is located in Benahavis on the road to Ronda and a short drive to the coast and places such as Marbella, Puerto Banus and Estepona. It is one of the most exclusive communities to live in, in Europe due to…