There are so many great opportunities to hike the hills of the Costa del Sol. Now walkers are delighted to know that they can enjoy uninterrupted paths along the coast as well, thanks to the Senda Litoral de Málaga (Málaga Coastal Path). This government-sponsored project is intended to deliver a beautiful stretch of 180 kilometres …
Get those hiking boots out, wrap that sweat band around your forehead and prepare to pound some pavements, as Marbella’s biggest and most popular walking event of the year is almost upon us. Hundreds of local residents and a couple of thousand(!) from abroad are set to lace up their shoes for the Marbella 4Days …
Whether you live in Marbella, own a holiday home or are simply visiting briefly, certain places and activities just can’t be missed over the summer period. An evening people watching on the Marbella promenade Perhaps the archetypal Marbella experience, this famous beach-side walkway is an experience not to be missed. A cosmopolitan, bustling town, Marbella …
Nestled between green valleys of pine and cork-oak, even avowed non-golfers couldn’t fail to appreciate the beauty of this privileged spot in the hills of Andalucía. With considered landscaping that ensures trees and flowers seem to bloom all year round, it is surely one of the most attractive of the courses that are located on …
Santa María Golf Club, a treat for golfers and non-golfers alike Read More »
Summer is almost upon us, which means it’s nearly time to hit the beach and take advantage of the many stylish chiringuitos and beach clubs that reside along the coast. Most of the best beach venues are located in East Marbella, in Elviria, Las Chapas, Río Real and below is a list of the top …
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The marvellous Roman villa that was recently ‘unearthed’ right in front of the Residencia Estates offices in Elviria reminds us how 2,000 years ago this region was already one of the most favoured spots in Europe. If you like sun, history and culture you are well at home in Marbella and the surrounding region, for …
The charming marina of Puerto Cabopino is one of the hidden jewels of Marbella. It may not have the glitzy attractions of the much larger celebrity haunt of Puerto Banús but it more than makes up for this by its picturesque allure that harks back to traditional Mediterranean fishing ports and it is our all …
When it comes to envisaging a stylish and elegant lifestyle one of the most evocative concepts is that of the penthouse. Since the glamorous Hollywood movies of the fifties and sixties, these expansive top-floor homes have been a by-word for living an affluent way of life—visions of Audrey Hepburn or Cary Grant sipping a cocktail …
Spain has many fiestas and festivals that reflect the traditions and love of a good time of the Spanish people themselves. But some seem to embody the Andalusian enthusiasm for getting together with friends and family more than others—and the upcoming festival of San Juan is a fine example of this. In Marbella, in common …
The inland enclave of La Mairena. offers residents a peaceful retreat away from the busy coast yet very much within a living community just a ten minute drive to the beaches and amenities of Elviria. Not only does this tranquil area—perched 450 metres above sea level—have breath-taking views surrounded by natural cork oak and pine …
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