About East Marbella
5 Ways to enjoy the great outdoors of Marbella
With beautiful and rugged countryside on its doorstep, a mild winter climate and a wealth of quality sporting facilities available, Marbella is a haven for those looking for a healthy outdoor lifestyle. Due to the nature of development in the area, where most residential zones are spread out along the coast in order to take …
Golf to the East of Marbella
Marbella is well known as the perfect European destination for golfers, with tens of thousands of visitors each year looking for a guaranteed round or two in the sunshine of Andalucía. These oasis that add a splash of deep green to the hills of this part of Spain are renowned for their quality and pristine …
Easter fun starts on Marbella’s beaches
One of the chief attractions of Marbella as a family destination is the 27 kilometres of glorious beaches the area is blessed with—and the good news is the coming of Easter heralds the approach of the warmer weather and the opportunity to make the most of the golden sands. Owners of the many beach bars …
Best selling Marbella real estate
Through the economic downturn, when the numbers of property sales fell, there remained one truism—location, location, location sells a home! Even at the trough of the real estate recession homes were still snapped up when they were in the right place—as long as they also were built to a high standard with quality materials. Over …
A good year for Marbella
As 2015 draws towards an end, now is a good time to look at some of the trends seen through the year. In Marbella and the Costa del Sol we are happy to say that 2015 has been a positive year in several ways that are all good news for the region. The property market …
The woodland and the sea of Las Chapas
The Coto de los Dolores was a large estate which began in the 19th century. It was situated to the east of Marbella. In the distant past there was once a giant impenetrable wild wood to the east of Marbella, where cork oaks and holm oaks dominated the landscape. This lush area of extraordinary beauty …
‘Our’ dunes given official protection
The sand dunes of Marbella are now officially protected after being declared a Reserva Ecológica (ecological reserve) by the Junta de Andalucía regional government. The dunes, which we consider as ‘our’ dunes since they are located at only 800 metres from our office, stretch along the coast from Río Real as far as Puerto Cabopino, …
Unique natural underwater world of Calahonda
Nature is maybe not the first thing on many people’s minds when they visit the Costa del Sol. The beaches, the clear blue Mediterranean Sea and the picturesque backdrop of mountains are the main reference to the natural world for many, but take a deeper look and you could be surprised at the diversity of …
A day at the market
Every Spanish town holds a colourful open-air street market, which usually takes place at least once a week. One of the great things about traditional Spanish markets is the lively atmosphere that surrounds them. Here is a list of our top must-visit markets taking place in and around the Marbella area throughout the week. Sunday …