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Life's a beach, in Marbella

We all dream of rolling out our beach towels on a perfect beach, and topping up our tans whilst listening to the waves break on the shoreline. Peace and relaxation are the order of the day when it comes to holidays, downtime, and particularly this mo
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Posted On 10 Aug 2018

And Now For The Good News…

It’s now May, spring is well upon us, and the Costa del Sol real estate market is in full bloom. So the ideal time to review latest news from industry experts and insiders… First, however, a reminder that next Sunday (6 May) is Día de la Ma
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Posted On 4 May 2018

Wellness Kitchens… and the Mediterranean Diet

Whether you have settled permanently on the Costa del Sol or are a regular visitor, dining well – and healthily – is one of the area’s great attractions. The Coast is one of the world’s key culinary havens for enjoying the benefits of the ren
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Posted On 27 Apr 2018

Clean and Healthy Living on the Costa del Sol

“Lung-cleansing” is one of the new catchphrases for people seeking a more healthy lifestyle – and there are fewer destinations in the world more attuned to wellbeing than the Costa del Sol. As Taylor Woodrow notes, “Air pollution in the
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Posted On 20 Apr 2018

Why So Many People Want to Live on the Costa del Sol

A colleague was travelling in Australia early this month and arranged a shuttle bus to take him to the airport for his return flight to Spain. Originally from Shanghai, the driver had been living in Australia for 30 years and, belying the c
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Posted On 13 Apr 2018

Chic Mediterranean Style Showcased in Marbella

Another international spotlight will be focused on the Costa del Sol next week when the inaugural Design Marbella fair is held from 5 to 9 April. The event was created to provide a meeting point for collectors, gallery owners, designers and designer
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Posted On 30 Mar 2018

Coveted National Park Recognition for Costa’s “Snow Mountains”

One of the Costa del Sol’s most stunning inland areas has received official national recognition for its natural attractions. A declaration of the Sierra de las Nieves mountains as a National Park was announced by the Council of Ministers, in suppo
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Posted On 16 Feb 2018

Chris Froome Prepares for Return to Competition in Mijas

Cycling enthusiasts are well aware of the attractions of the Costa del Sol’s highways and byways. Whether it is a brisk training run along the coast with a local club or a leisurely ride in the mountains with friends, the Coast offers wonderfully d
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Posted On 9 Feb 2018

Riveting Davis Cup Match in Marbella Between Spain and Great Britain

The message from the regional minister for tourism and sport was clear. According to Francisco Javier Fernández, speaking during the official presentation in Marbella of the Davis Cup first round match between Spain and Great Britain, “This enable
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Posted On 2 Feb 2018

Moving Forward in 2018… Excellent News for the Costa del Sol Market

Authoritative real estate market analysts have now had the chance to review final figures for last year and update their forecasts for 2018 – and their outlook is universally positive. In our own latest “Good News Bulletin”, we look at some
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Posted On 26 Jan 2018

82 Million Reasons Why Spain Is So Popular

It’s now official. According to Spanish government figures released this week, forecasts of another record year for tourism were accurate: a total of 82 million foreign travellers visited Spain in 2017, 8.9 per cent more than the previous year and
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Posted On 12 Jan 2018

Bloomberg Confirms Spanish Property’s “Hot” Status

Last week we highlighted the consolidation of Spain’s residential property market in 2017, and general and widespread forecasts of ongoing growth in 2018. Just as reassuring, however, has been the post-crisis progress in other key real estate secto
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Posted On 5 Jan 2018

Resurgent Year Ends with Excellent Prospects for 2018

As the year draws to an end, there is a palpable and universal belief among leading experts and analysts that the property crisis has now been definitively overcome, and the future looks bright for buyers and vendors alike – in 2018 and beyond.
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Posted On 29 Dec 2017

Cool Tones for Trendy Living on the Costa del Sol

So you’ve bought a new home in southern Spain (obviously from Villa Marbella Now!) and now you want to add some personal touches and creative flair. For those who like to stray abreast of latest trends, one of the most eagerly awaited announcements
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Posted On 15 Dec 2017

Festive Gastronomic Delights on the Costa del Sol

If we were to ask Antonio Banderas what it is he most appreciates about living on the Costa del Sol he would undoubtedly pinpoint the local cuisine as one of his favourites. Why do we mention Banderas, you might wonder? Well, because in the same week
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Posted On 8 Dec 2017

Good News Update: Bright Outlook for Spanish Property Market

It’s now official. The Spanish property market is in a “good mood”. At least that’s the verdict of BBVA Research in its latest observatory report. The bank’s research department notes that 265,000 properties were sold in the first half of 2
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Posted On 3 Nov 2017

Costa-Born Celebrities… From Picasso to Banderas

Some of the names will be unfamiliar to non-Spaniards but Málaga city and the wider Costa del Sol has been the birthplace of many renowned figures across a broad section of fields. In politics, for example, Blas Infante, considered to be the “f
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Posted On 27 Oct 2017

Global Golfing Pedigree on Show at Royal Valderrama

In 1966, the Costa del Sol was just starting to emerge as a fledgling tourist destination. Keen for foreign revenue to jumpstart Spain’s economy, the then regime successfully promoted Torremolinos as an attractive holiday resort for European famili
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Posted On 20 Oct 2017

Golden Opportunities for Property Investment in Spain

Spain might have been in the news for the wrong reasons this past week but one thing never changes. The country remains one of the world’s premier tourist-residential destinations, even for investors as far away as South Africa who see it as offeri
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Posted On 6 Oct 2017

From Veteran Showman John McEnroe to Rising Star Jon Rahm

The Costa del Sol enjoys enduring appeal as a popular playground for sports lovers. Last year, for example, an impressive 530,000 people travelled to Andalucía to play golf, and most of them were based on the Costa del Sol (a.k.a. the “Costa del G
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Posted On 29 Sep 2017

CONTEMPORARY VILLA - Frontline golf and sea views

A short update about this weeks featured property in our blog : A stunning villa for sale within the gated community of Atalaya Fairways. This uniquely designed villa gives new meaning to the concept of luxury living - Modern architecture and superb
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Posted On 26 Sep 2017

Buy-to-Rent… 10 Reasons to Invest in Spanish Real Estate

BIP Investment Properties is the latest high-profile industry expert urging people to consider entrusting their money to the burgeoning Spanish real estate market. The Barcelona-based company has just published a report highlighting the increasing �
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Posted On 8 Sep 2017

What You Missed... More Good News for Property Buyers

The peak holiday season is now over and it’s back to more serious business. Well, only serious in the sense that buying a new home is a major event in people’s lives. When that property is located in southern Spain the new living arrangements are
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Posted On 1 Sep 2017

7 Holiday Attractions for Families on the Costa del Sol

The holidays are drawing to a close and families who have been enjoying a splendidly leisurely summer by the Mediterranean will be starting to prepare for the dreaded return to work and school. However, for those still in holiday mode, or foreign res
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Posted On 25 Aug 2017

Luxury Lifestyle in Marbella… at Bargain Global Property Prices

What is the most expensive residential street on the Costa del Sol? No surprise really. According to a study by Precioviviendas.com, apartments in Avenida Ramón Areces in Puerto Banús cost an average of €5,262 per square metre. The digital pla
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Posted On 4 Aug 2017

Mortgage Advice… Double-Checking the Small Print

In recent years Spain’s banks have come under much closer scrutiny when it comes to mortgages and other client contract agreements, all of which has benefited property buyers – both Spaniards and foreign residents. The infamous “cláusula suelo
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Posted On 28 Jul 2017

A Bar on Every Corner… and €1,500 Cocktails

It is one of the many great things about living on the Costa del Sol. No matter where you are (apart from a secluded farmhouse in the hills) there is invariably a bar/café nearby that conveniently enables you to enjoy a morning coffee, a pre-lunch b
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Posted On 21 Jul 2017

The Attractions of Working in Spain… and Filming a TV Series

Much is reported about how popular the Costa del Sol is for people seeking a holiday home in the sun. As tourist numbers increase, and property sales continue their upward progress, many of these same people are also making their stays more permanent
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Posted On 7 Jul 2017

Costa del Sol… Still the Coolest Place To Be

Certain scandal-loving tabloid newspapers and gossip blogs in the UK invariably have great fun around this time of the year featuring bizarre stories about life on Spain’s costas and islands. It has to be conceded that, yes, some of the so-called h
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Posted On 16 Jun 2017

More Good News for the Costa del Sol Property Market

It’s now June, the countdown is beginning to summer (at least officially, as the weather is already sublimely warm) and there is plenty of good news out there to encourage tourists to make their stays more permanent and buy a holiday home in southe
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Posted On 2 Jun 2017

Beachwatch in Marbella with Pamela Anderson

It might still only be May and not officially summer for nearly another month but the celebrity fiesta season is already beginning in Marbella. The first international star set to step out on our Mediterranean shores is former Baywatch star Pamela An
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Posted On 26 May 2017

Top European Tour Action on the Costa del Golf

The Costa del Sol is resoundingly back in vogue after maintaining a relatively low profile on the international professional golfing scene for several years. From a premier European golfing destination that had hosted several major tournaments every
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Posted On 11 May 2017

Now the Americans are Coming!

It’s the enduring question, especially now that Theresa May has called an early election to underpin her Brexit strategy. What effect will it all have on the 300,000 Britons officially living in Spain and – as a consequence – the residential-to
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Posted On 21 Apr 2017

Pleasant Easter Days in Europe’s Premier Hotspot

As many people take a well-earned break or holiday getaway this long weekend, it is the ideal time to highlight once again why the Costa del Sol is such a popular destination for both occasional and residential tourists… with our latest good news j
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Posted On 14 Apr 2017

Spring Snippets, Beer… and Antonio Banderas

In the same week that Antonio Banderas was honoured with the “Biznaga de Oro” award at this year’s 20th Málaga Film Festival, a survey named him among the top three personalities that Andalucians would like to have a beer with. Un
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Posted On 7 Apr 2017

Penthouse in Los Flamingos with fabulous views

Penthouse that boasts the best views across one of the most prestious golf resorts on Spain’s Costa del Sol. A modern style Penthouse set within a contemporary development of 96 apartments sharing two swimming pools - In an elevated southwest po
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Posted On 3 Apr 2017

International Investment Spotlight on Marbella

Marbella mayor José Bernal travelled to Hong Kong this week to attend the official presentation of one of the municipality’s most ambitious new hotel property projects in decades. The Starwood-Marriott corporation has signed an agreement with inve
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Posted On 24 Mar 2017

Coast on the Move… and Festival Honour for Banderas

A good sign that an area’s economy is in healthy shape is when global investors start paying attention and put their money where their expert business instincts are. That in turn encourages local authorities to loosen their budgetary strings, and t
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Posted On 17 Mar 2017

Cool Costa, Andalucía Day… and Antonio Banderas

Long-time residents and regular visitors already know it: Spain is one of the world’s most appealing holiday and residential-tourism destinations. It is always pleasing, however, for our rosy view of the country – and specifically the Costa del S
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Posted On 24 Feb 2017

New apartments in contemporary design - Phase 2 available

The property market is slowly but surely moving ahead - Since September the first 40 apartments are now sold - and in full confidence of what the future holds, another phase of 40 units are now being offered. All 40 units are luxury Apartments an
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Posted On 23 Feb 2017

Good News, Positive Projections… and Leonardo DiCaprio

First of all… Leonardo DiCaprio. Celebrated director Ridley Scott has just announced that he will film scenes from his next film, The Cartel, in Málaga and Leonardo DiCaprio is earmarked for the main role. If the Oscar-winning star is eventually c
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Posted On 17 Feb 2017

Idyllic Rural Settings… and a Clean-Air Environment

With so many stunning mountain and other inland rural settings available, the Costa del Sol has always been a popular destination for home buyers seeking a bargain property in the country and renovating it to their individual requirements and tastes.
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Posted On 10 Feb 2017

Upbeat Forecasts for Costa del Sol Property Market

At this time of the year, market figures from 2016 still tend to be trickling in as the various official bodies complete their studies and cross-check their reports. What is already patently clear, however, is that last year was a resoundingly positi
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Posted On 3 Feb 2017

Positive “Brexit” Trends... and Strong Global Investment Confidence

When it comes to analysing the potential effects of Brexit on the Costa del Sol real estate market, an expert inside view is always valuable. This past week some particularly illuminating insight came from one of the Coast’s prominent new property
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Posted On 27 Jan 2017

VILLA IDEALLY SITUATED IN THE GOLF VALLEY

Lovely villa in a quiet residential corner of Nueva Andalucía (Marbella - Spain), in a cul-de-sac and close to all golf courses. This property was recently renovated, enjoys lots of
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Posted On 18 Jan 2017

Good News to Start the New Year

With the final vestiges of the festive season now fading it’s time to get down to some serious business. When it comes to the Costa del Sol real estate market, the signs are extremely promising for 2017. Here are some of the key reasons why… -
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Posted On 13 Jan 2017

Costa Memories… George Michael, Carrie Fisher and Antonio Banderas

The sad news this past week of the deaths of pop star George Michael and actress Carrie Fisher brought back memories of their respective visits to the Costa del Sol in 1989. Michael was in Málaga as part of his Faith World Tour, arriving barely two
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Posted On 30 Dec 2016

Winning Style… Treat Yourself to a Luxury Home

Nice thought just before Christmas… We are going to assume you won a huge swag of money in yesterday’s El Gordo (The Fat One) lottery and, of course, the first thing you are planning to spend some of it on is a new home on the Costa del Sol. Eith
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Posted On 23 Dec 2016

Valderrama Shines Global Spotlight on “Costa del Golf”

The resurgence of tourism on the Costa del Sol in 2016 is having a particularly positive effect in one of the area’s key sectors. Golf courses throughout the Coast – which includes Málaga province and the Mediterranean part of the Cádiz coastli
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Posted On 16 Dec 2016

New Beginnings… with a Touch of Greenery

For some “hot-off-the-press” non-property news this week we step into the vibrant world of Pantone and reveal the authoritative style institute’s new colour of the year for 2017. Many of those who already have their dream home on the Coast will
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Posted On 9 Dec 2016

Festive Cheer for Costa del Sol Property Market

As the countdown begins to Christmas, our minds are starting to become distracted by pleasant festive thoughts. But first some serious business on the real estate front… By all key measures of the property market in Spain – and specifically the C
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Posted On 2 Dec 2016

Designer villas with panoramic views

Imagine how you fell, whille while sitting on the terrace, overlooking the sea - where Europe and Africa almost shake hands. It’s the moment when you know, you’re living in the best part of the Cosmopolitan city of Marbella. A new villa
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Posted On 28 Nov 2016

Last Opportunity… Deal of a Lifetime for Black Friday!

Okay, that’s a bit over dramatic. We just got caught up in the frenetic atmosphere of today’s discount fest. We would never suggest anyone buy a home on such a whim. These things take careful consideration and reflection, and the services of a hi
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Posted On 25 Nov 2016

Excellent Property Bargains for “Black Friday”

As retailers and eager bargain hunters prepare for the quasi-official launch of the Christmas shopping season next Friday, there is a continuing sense of buoyancy in a market that represents (for most people) the most important purchase in their life
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Posted On 18 Nov 2016

Spectacular "cortijo" style property in the prestigious Guadalmina Baja, Marbella.

A magnificent cortijo style property with 6 bedroom suites plus staff accommodation set in stunning grounds, combining modern day luxuries with elegance and incorporating every imaginable comfort to make one feel relaxed and surrounded by splendour.
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Posted On 16 Nov 2016

The Perfect Place for a Home Away from Home

During a year highlighted by such unexpected phenomenon as Brexit, and now a Trump presidency, the Costa del Sol has been able to sit back and happily bask in two certainties. In the first place, the property market’s recovery has been confirmed as
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Posted On 11 Nov 2016

And Now For Some More Good News…

Okay, so it might not be the sexiest celebration of the year but yesterday was officially World Statistics Day. And for us at Villa Marbella Now that can only mean one thing: today is Good News Day, when we look at latest figures and information rela
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Posted On 21 Oct 2016

Providing Greater Property Transparency

The statistics we quote here on a regular basis, to pinpoint illuminating trends in the real estate market, are drawn from a diverse array of sources – industry organisations, official government bodies, and leading businesses and companies in the
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Posted On 14 Oct 2016

World Peace, Tourism… and Gourmet Marbella

It is sometimes difficult to fully appreciate the United Nation’s reasoning when the organisation announces its annual schedule of “International Days”. They can tend to include both the quirky and the somewhat obscure. At the moment, however,
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Posted On 23 Sep 2016

Spain Blissfully Cruising Through Government Impasse

Those who believe, only half-jokingly, that politicians are often superfluous to a country’s sound administration will be buoyed by a positive commentary published on the authoritative CNN Money website. According to the article, new data shows
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Posted On 9 Sep 2016

Back to Business… and More Good News

It’s now September and – for those who might be suffering from a bout of post-holiday stress or pre-autumn trepidation – an excellent time to keep the good news flowing. - According to the property registrars association, the price of homes
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Posted On 2 Sep 2016

Widespread Appeal for Costa del Sol Property

In recent months our “Good News” coverage of the Spanish real estate market has drawn on expert advice and official figures to confirm what has become a universally accepted truth within and outside the industry. The crisis years are now well and
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Posted On 26 Aug 2016

And The Good News Keeps On Coming

Following our report last week about growing interest in the Spanish property market by overseas corporate investors, the news continues to be positive. Global asset management company Bain Capital has announced the purchase, for more than €1.1 bil
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Posted On 19 Aug 2016

Banderas, Nadal… and Positive Market News

The focus at this time of the year tends to be directed more towards holiday than residential tourism, especially as Spain is the in vogue European destination for summer travellers. However, it is also true that many people visiting the Coast in Aug
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Posted On 5 Aug 2016

Tom Jones, Banderas Charity Gala… and Friendship

The reasons why so many people are drawn to the Costa del Sol, either as a regular holiday destination or to settle permanently, are well documented. They range from the classic (climate, beaches and culinary) to the more contemporary (transport conn
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Posted On 29 Jul 2016

Celebrity Watch… Seal, Djokovic and Ambrosio

Seal stepped out into the centre of the stage, began strumming his guitar and looked over the heads of the audience at Puente Romano tennis club in Marbella. “There’s a rumour,” said the singer-songwriter, “that Novak Djokovic is in the house
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Posted On 22 Jul 2016

Princess Grace, Antonio Banderas…and Bikinis

They were just like any other couple visiting the Costa del Sol (well, kind of) and they came to the same conclusion that millions of tourists have been making every since. Great climate, exquisite cuisine and genuinely amicable locals… Prince R
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Posted On 15 Jul 2016

Starlite Marbella, Status Quo… and Antonio Banderas

It’s been a while since we checked out what Málaga’s favourite son, Antonio Banderas, has been up to. After a fairly frenetic six months, slipping in and out of his various roles as an actor, producer, fashion designer, penthouse apartment owner
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Posted On 8 Jul 2016

Good News… In Spite Of Brexit

After several days of political turmoil, head-scratching and bar-room punditry, we feel it’s time to put Brexit on the backburner and return to a more positive summer vibe. That means it’s Good News Week, when we look at why – irrespective of t
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Posted On 1 Jul 2016

Brexit and the Day After… in Spain

So the dust has now settled on an intriguing, albeit sometimes fraught, referendum in Britain and the people have given their verdict: a fairly conclusive “leave” the European Union. The next question for Britons living in Spain or owning or cons
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Posted On 24 Jun 2016

Barack Obama and the Spanish Connection

The year was 1988 and 26-year-old Barack Obama was travelling from London to Kenya. As he later recounted in his “Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance” memoir, published in 1995, he switched off the overhead light and closed his
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Posted On 10 Jun 2016

Celebrity Watch… Mel Gibson and Antonio Banderas

The man sitting quietly in the corner of a cafeteria in Ronda looked familiar. Sporting a full greying beard, partly concealed behind sunglasses, casually dressed and accompanied by his girlfriend, he was unrecognisable to most people who had crossed
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Posted On 20 May 2016

From Manolo Santana to Rafa Nadal

Manolo Santana will always be remembered as one of the greats of Spanish tennis history. He will, however, also be fondly recalled for coining one of the most memorable phrases in the annals of sports commentary. Over half a decade ago, he was quoted
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Posted On 13 May 2016

Macaulay Culkin at Home But Not Alone in Antequera

Celebrity spotters would have had to be really on the ball this past week to catch the first Hollywood star of the spring season visiting Málaga. No use lurking on the Puerto Bánus frontline, or sneaking into an exclusive Nueva Andalucía golf club
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Posted On 29 Apr 2016

The Danny Willett Effect… and Gareth Bale

It is the ideal marriage. No, not Danny Willett and Gareth Bale (more of them later). But rather… on the one hand, Europe’s premier golf destination and on the other, a huge pool of golfers who like to travel and be able to play any time of the y
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Posted On 22 Apr 2016

Continuing Good News … and Banderas the Footballer

The definitive figures are now being released for the first quarter of Spain’s reinvigorated real estate market and the news is good – at least for popular residential-tourism areas like the Costa del Sol. More of that later… but main prioritie
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Posted On 8 Apr 2016

Showpiece Homes, Luxury Living… and Happiness

There will be ample reason next week to be in a happy frame of mood. Well, at least on Monday anyway, according to the United Nations. That date, 20 March, is officially International Day of Happiness, which was launched in 2011 to recognise happines
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Posted On 18 Mar 2016

Showpiece Homes, Luxury Living… and Polo

It’s all been happening in Sotogrande the past month. First it was announced that Zagaleta Limited had purchased Valderrama Group and planned to press ahead with the “Valderrama 2” project in Castellar municipality, including a new championship
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Posted On 26 Feb 2016

From Coastal Gateway to Golden Mile

Torremolinos has come a long way since the Monty Python’s Flying Circus “Travel Agent” sketch. First broadcast in 1972, the comedy routine was an uproarious reference to Torremolinos and its British package holiday tourists. At the time, the to
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Posted On 19 Feb 2016

Showpiece Homes, Luxury Living… and Mijas Village

For those of us who have been living on the Costa del Sol for a while, it’s always a pleasant experience to be reminded how lucky we are. Sometimes, after all, there can be tendency to take things for granted when you live in paradise! Villa Mar
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Posted On 5 Feb 2016

Showpiece Homes, Luxury Living… and Las Chapas

The Costa del Sol ceased being a mere “bucket and spade” tourist destination decades ago but its beaches remain the area’s most alluring attraction. Along more than 180 kilometres of coastline from Nerja in the east to Sotogrande in the west, r
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Posted On 29 Jan 2016

The Spanish Path to Happiness

For most people, last Monday would have passed as any normal day. Well, that’s not entirely true. It was a Monday, so some of us no doubt endured the same kind of weekly dread that was evoked in the famous Boomtown Rats song of 1979. There was, how
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Posted On 22 Jan 2016

Another Year of Good News… and Excellent Prospects

Industry experts are still analysing the final figures for 2015 to gain a clear and concise picture of how the property market evolved but the general view remains positive. As we have noted before, there is already indisputable evidence that the
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Posted On 15 Jan 2016

Showpiece Homes, Luxury Living… and Valderrama

One day in 1988 Jaime Ortiz-Patiño was out inspecting the Valderrama course and heard that his grounds staff were considering pruning a tree beside the 18th tee. No, he instructed them. "We leave the branch intact. We'll lower the tee." The alternat
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Posted On 8 Jan 2016

Contemporary Spain and Europe

[caption id="attachment_4107" align="alignright" width="300"] Las Brisas[/caption] The European Union doesn’t always get a favourable press, especially over the past year. For Spain and Spaniards, however, membership of this melting pot of natio
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Posted On 31 Dec 2015

Festive Cheer and Home Comforts

It’s now Christmas, a time to be festive and cheerful, and to look back on a year that has been positive for the real estate market and – by extension – the general Costa del Sol population. So a happy story to highlight this mood of optimism.
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Posted On 26 Dec 2015

Showpiece Homes, Luxury Living… and Gifts

Let’s dream for a moment. So we’ve come into a considerable amount of money – winning the lottery, receiving an inheritance from a multi-millionaire long-lost aunty, selling our internet start-up company – and we want to share that joy with a
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Posted On 11 Dec 2015

Showpiece Homes, Luxury Living… and Golf

One of the great attractions of the Costa del Sol has always been its convenient location for those wanting to explore other parts of Andalucía, and even the rest of Spain. That fact has been highlighted in recent weeks with two initiatives linking
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Posted On 4 Dec 2015

Showpiece Homes, Luxury Living… and Star Cuisine

The Costa del Sol’s renown as a focal point of gourmet excellence has been reinforced following the presentation of the 2016 Michelin Guide for Spain and Portugal. As was expected, the Coast’s four Michelin-star restaurants all maintained their c
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Posted On 27 Nov 2015

Autumn Overview… More Good News

Perhaps it was the pleasant setting or maybe the relaxed mood (or more likely both) but we were delighted this past week to find ourselves among a group of local professionals with an invigorating sense of optimism about the Costa del Sol’s short,
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Posted On 13 Nov 2015

Showpiece Homes, Luxury Living… and Halloween

This probably seems like a rather mundane experience to be recounting but last week Villa Marbella Now had the pleasure of enjoying our first journey on Málaga’s Metro. The occasion was the International Superior White and Rosé Wines and Gourmet
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Posted On 30 Oct 2015

Showpiece Homes, Luxury Living… and Estepona

When it comes to local politics, José María García Urbano is widely respected as a captain who controls the Estepona Town Hall tiller in a calm, competent and cordial manner. We say “widely” because it would obviously be awkward for those in t
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Posted On 9 Oct 2015

Showpiece Homes, Luxury Living… and Historic Cars

Sometimes it must seem to visitors as though Puerto Banús is all about glitzy sophistication. And in many ways it is: that is a key aspect of the luxury resort’s international appeal. But there is also another more endearing and charming side to B
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Posted On 2 Oct 2015

Showpiece Homes, Luxury Living… and Ronda

After two months savouring the sublime summer pleasures of the coast, now is the ideal time for a refreshing change of scenery and pace. From scintillating soirées by the sea to the fun of the fair… It’s the first week of September and that mean
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Posted On 4 Sep 2015

And Now For Even More Good News

August traditionally tends to be a quiet month for the real estate market, with most people preferring to focus on relaxing holidays rather than property hunting. This year, however, there has been a subtle – albeit significant – transformation i
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Posted On 28 Aug 2015

Showpiece Homes and Luxury Living… Manilva

With a national election due at the end of the year, the government followed the time-worn political tradition of adding some juicy pork-barrelling when it announced its budget for 2016 earlier this month. Spending on infrastructure is, arguably, the
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Posted On 15 Aug 2015

Showpiece Homes and Luxury Living… Polo Paradise

This is the time of the year when Sotogrande is transformed from a relatively sedate residential haven for people seeking a discreet luxury lifestyle to a vibrant hub of chic soirées and vibrant leisure activities. And the centrepiece of all the fun
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Posted On 6 Aug 2015

Showpiece Homes and Luxury Living… Portside

As the Costa del Sol property market has been making heartening progress in recent months, experts analysing its course out of the crisis years have pointed to one specific trend that augurs well for the future: growing interest by corporate investor
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Posted On 31 Jul 2015

Showpiece Homes and Luxury Living… Nagüeles

It is one of the most discreetly select residential areas in southern Spain but over the next few weeks its sedate, tree-lined streets will be witnessing a flurry of activity as they come under the international spotlight. Well, perhaps not all the s
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Posted On 24 Jul 2015

The Good News Continues…

It may seem rather frivolous to highlight this particular news item but hey… it’s summer and a time for light relief. According to GoEuro’s newly published Beer Price Index, imbibing this popular amber nectar is cheaper in Málaga than just abo
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Posted On 17 Jul 2015

Showpiece Homes and Luxury Living… Selwo

In recent years, tourism authorities have made a concerted effort to highlight the fact that the Costa del Sol is not all about sun, sea and sangria. They have pointed to the extensive and varied sports amenities (the “Costa del Golf” is, for exa
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Posted On 10 Jul 2015

Showpiece Homes and Luxury Living… Mijas Pueblo

In recent years Fuengirola’s “Feria de los Pueblos” has grown and flourished to such an extent that it has become the premier event of its kind in Andalucía – arguably, in the whole of Spain. For many people, however, it is now so popular th
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Posted On 12 Jun 2015

Costa del Golf Continues to Reign Supreme

The golfing spotlight was focused on Spain this past week, and undoubtedly the most entertaining highlight was a hole-in-one by the “the world’s most interesting golfer”. Of modest Málaga-born origins but now a mega-popular global star, Miguel
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Posted On 22 May 2015

Showpiece Homes and Luxury Living… El Rosario

The World Economic Forum has just released its latest report on travel and tourism and – as to be expected – Spain receives major plaudits. In fact, Spain tops the 2015 edition of the TTCI global rankings for the first time, followed by France (s
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Posted On 15 May 2015

Showpiece Homes and Luxury Living… Los Monteros

He was born in Málaga city, he had settled in the US and become a Hollywood star, his wife was pregnant and they were looking to buy a holiday home on the Costa del Sol. The question was, where? For Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith the decis
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Posted On 8 May 2015

Commercial Showcase… Back In Business

[caption id="attachment_3077" align="alignright" width="300"] Laguna Village[/caption] In recent months, as the real estate market has shown clear signs of moving into less troubled waters, most of the attention has been on residential properties.
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Posted On 1 May 2015

Showpiece Homes and Luxury Living… Ojén

On first impression, Ojén would appear to most people to be just one more charming, but otherwise unremarkable, village in the Costa del Sol hinterland. On further investigation, however, the reality is much more impressive. Recently the town joined
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Posted On 24 Apr 2015

Showpiece Homes and Luxury Living… Estepona

Estepona tends to be perceived as the quiet younger sibling of the Costa del Sol’s main resort areas. Málaga is the city-slick cultural capital, and Torremolinos, Benalmádena, Fuengirola and Mijas the brash “touristy” destinations (although,
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Posted On 27 Mar 2015

Showpiece Homes and Luxury Living… Sotogrande

It’s not that any confirmation was really required but we now have it on particularly impressive authority: Sotogrande is one of Europe’s most coveted residential addresses. After much press speculation in the preceding months, it was finally con
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Posted On 6 Mar 2015

Showpiece Homes and Luxury Living… El Madroñal

Many people planning a move to the Costa del Sol face something of a quandary when it comes to location. Should they opt for convenience and look for a beachfront apartment or frontline-golf villa on the coast, close to town amenities, leisure facili
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Posted On 13 Feb 2015

The Art of Creative Giving

Preparations for the festive season seem to start earlier every year. From choosing a restaurant to enjoying a Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve feast with family and friends to shopping for gifts that will provide the wow factor, deadlines loom and
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Posted On 12 Dec 2014

The Name’s Spectre… Aston Martin Spectre

[caption id="attachment_2373" align="alignright" width="300"] The new Aston Martin DB10[/caption] One of the movie world’s closest guarded secrets has now been revealed. In a special live mainstream event at Pinewood Studios in London, director
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Posted On 5 Dec 2014

From Los Angeles to the California of Europe

[caption id="attachment_2337" align="alignright" width="300"] Audi Prologue Concept[/caption] Motoring enthusiasts on the Costa del Sol thinking about expanding their supercar collection in 2015 were given a fascinating insight into new models tha
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Posted On 28 Nov 2014

Dazzling Stars of Spanish Cuisine

[caption id="attachment_2315" align="alignright" width="300"] El Lago Restaurant in Elviria[/caption] The air was heady with expectation, the guests resplendent in their gala finery, and the rich aromas already starting to waft from a veritable ce
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Posted On 21 Nov 2014

Timeless Classics With A Cutting-Edge Sparkle

[caption id="attachment_2259" align="alignright" width="225"] Breguet Classic Chronométrie[/caption] People already thinking ahead about gifts for family and friends this festive season – or even wanting to treat themselves to a special indulge
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Posted On 14 Nov 2014

A Century of Potent History

[caption id="attachment_2233" align="alignright" width="300"] BMW Concept Roadster[/caption] More than 1,000 exhibitors from throughout the world have been roaring into action this week at the pacesetting EICMA show in Milan. Considered the world�
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Posted On 7 Nov 2014

Property Insight: Update on the Costa del Sol Market

[caption id="attachment_2191" align="alignright" width="280"] VMN managing director Christian H Zeuthen[/caption] In this interview, Villa Marbella Now’s managing director, Christian H Zeuthen, brings us up to date with latest developments in th
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Posted On 1 Nov 2014

Smooth Sailing Across the Atlantic

[caption id="attachment_2147" align="alignright" width="300"] Benetti Veloce 140[/caption] The organisers are probably becoming a little over-enthusiastic when they describe the Fort Lauderdale International as “the world’s greatest boat show�
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Posted On 24 Oct 2014

Motoring Chic for Fashionistas

[caption id="attachment_2069" align="alignright" width="300"] Porsche Luggage[/caption] In recent weeks we’ve reviewed latest fashion trends at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Madrid and admired the silky style and breathtaking potency of the
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Posted On 10 Oct 2014

The Bugatti Legend Continues

On the eve of this year’s Paris Motor Show, Bugatti celebrated the European premiere of the sixth and final model of its “Les Legendes” limited edition series. Previously unveiled at the Monterey Car Week in California, the super sports car man
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Posted On 3 Oct 2014

Crème de la Crème of Spanish High Society

[caption id="attachment_1811" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo: Gonzalo Etcheverry-SMPC[/caption] The faces might not be all that familiar to foreign visitors, unless they are assiduous viewers of the ubiquitous “prensa rosa” TV
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Posted On 29 Aug 2014

The Persuasive and Continuing Allure of Spain

[caption id="attachment_1783" align="alignright" width="300"] Pet Shop Boys (Photo: Jaime D. Triviño)[/caption] It never comes as a surprise to those of us already settled here, or regular visitors, but it’s always reassuring to be reminded of
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Posted On 22 Aug 2014

Coast to Coast for a Showcase of Elegance

[caption id="attachment_1759" align="alignright" width="300"] Mercedes Streamliner at Concours d’Elegance[/caption] As those of us relaxing in southern Spain indulge in more leisurely summer pursuits by the sea or on an al fresco restaurant terr
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Posted On 15 Aug 2014

Sly and the Family Expendables

Security was almost as tight as that for a CIA-sponsored special-ops military mission into the dark heart of enemy territory. Well, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration. Nevertheless, when a select group of journalists – including Villa Marbella
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Posted On 11 Aug 2014

Sotogrande Celebrates Milestone with Polo Showcase

It is now 50 years since internationally renowned golf architect Robert Trent Jones designed his first course in Europe, in Sotogrande. Commissioned by US businessman and investor Joseph McMicking, who dreamed of creating an ultra-luxurious resid
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Posted On 1 Aug 2014

Mixing party pleasure… with positive business

[caption id="attachment_1589" align="alignright" width="300"] Global Gift Gala in Marbella[/caption] As the party mood continues in grand style on the Costa del Sol – including the Global Gift Weekend on 19-20 July – the positive festive vibe
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Posted On 18 Jul 2014

Starry Soirée in Sparkling Summer Setting

[caption id="attachment_1515" align="alignright" width="300"] Gala glamour from 2013 Festival[/caption] The countdown has begun for the most glamorous date on Marbella’s summer calendar. Now in its third year, the Starlite Festival is a month-lo
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Posted On 4 Jul 2014

Festival of open-top motoring exhilaration

[caption id="attachment_1475" align="alignright" width="300"] Jaguar F-Type Project 7 debut at Goodwood[/caption] Summer effectively begins in southern Spain well before the official change of season on 21 June. So by now those fortunate to have a
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Posted On 28 Jun 2014

Venerable motoring vision… across the Atlantic

[caption id="attachment_1443" align="alignright" width="300"] Rolls-Royce Pinnacle Travel Phantom[/caption] They might have been created in garages thousands of kilometres apart, with distinctive engineering cultures, but two of the world’s most
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Posted On 20 Jun 2014

Away from the football pitch… a glint of luxury

[caption id="attachment_1405" align="alignright" width="300"] Legendary Pelé and Hublot[/caption] The international spotlight has now moved away from elegant Marbella to vibrant Brazil as the football World Cup takes centre-stage but – to the r
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Posted On 13 Jun 2014

Luxury shopping paradise in Puerto Banús

[caption id="attachment_1343" align="alignright" width="300"] Vacheron Constantin[/caption] A newly released report by the UNWTO has placed Spain second in the international rankings for “shopping tourism”. According to the World Tourism Organ
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Posted On 30 May 2014

Golden era for world’s “most interesting golfer”

It didn’t seem as though life could get much better for Miguel Ángel Jiménez. Back in December 2013, he extended his own record as the oldest winner on the European Tour, with victory in the Hong Kong Open (part of the tour’s international netw
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Posted On 23 May 2014

Classic motoring from Mille Miglia to Marbella

[caption id="attachment_1259" align="alignright" width="300"] Jodie Kidd in a Jaguar Heritage model[/caption] While attention is focused this week on the Mille Miglia race in Italy, local motoring enthusiasts’ thoughts are also turning to the fo
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Posted On 16 May 2014

Luxury lifestyle fit for a prime minister

[caption id="attachment_1225" align="alignright" width="300"] Ultra-select Marbella home[/caption] Early risers in the Guadalmina urbanisation often spot a diminutive yet commanding figure jogging through the tree-lined avenues, closely followed b
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Posted On 10 May 2014

Sparkling spotlight on luxury in Monaco

[caption id="attachment_1157" align="alignright" width="300"] Viking Concept[/caption] Top Marques Monaco is billed as “the most exclusive supercar show on earth” but that tells only part of the story. After a decade showcasing the finer thing
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Posted On 25 Apr 2014

Eclectic living spaces with a touch of elegance

[caption id="attachment_1133" align="alignright" width="300"] Fendi Casa[/caption] Ever at the forefront of design innovation, Philippe Starck was characteristically passionate about democratic design concepts when he presented his latest collecti
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Posted On 21 Apr 2014

Cutting-edge showcase of Italian chic

[caption id="attachment_1037" align="alignright" width="300"] Pininfarina and Rino Snaidero[/caption] The Salone Internazionale del Mobile was inaugurated in 1961 with the aim of promoting Italian furniture and furnishing accessories on the export
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Posted On 11 Apr 2014

Star-studded cuisine in Marbella’s finest restaurants

[caption id="attachment_903" align="alignright" width="300"] Dani García Restaurant: “El Fondo del Mar”[/caption] One of the star turns when Andalucía promoted the region’s diverse charms during this month’s ITB tourism fair in Berlin wa
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Posted On 25 Mar 2014

Flight plans bring Coast even closer to Europe

With the Costa del Sol’s tourist promotion juggernaut travelling from Berlin to Paris and on to Moscow this month, several key airlines have announced an increase in the number of direct flights to and from Málaga’s international airport. Con
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Posted On 14 Mar 2014

Andalucian charm… and cutting-edge contemporary chic

Many people moving to the Costa del Sol over the years have focused their home searches on discovering a classic flavour of Andalucía. For some, this has meant heading inland, to one of the mountain hinterland’s majestic “white villages”; for
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Posted On 28 Feb 2014

New Lamborghini redefines sports car experience

It was always going to be difficult to follow up the Gallardo. With a total volume of 14,022 cars produced during a 10-year cycle, it became the most successful model in Lamborghini’s stellar history. Now, committed to setting a new benchmark for l
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Posted On 21 Feb 2014

Bottoms up… time for cautious optimism

[caption id="attachment_737" align="alignright" width="300"] (IMAGEN © TURISMO ANDALUZ, S.A.)[/caption] After so many months of muted economic forecasts the verdict from one key global expert was hugely encouraging. “Spain is back,” declared
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Posted On 7 Feb 2014

Winter sunshine retreats in Marbella

For many sun worshippers Marbella is at its best during the sultry summer months when temperatures rise to glorious heights of 40ºC plus. Yes, the sand on the beach is too hot to walk on, frequent dips in the sea are necessary and you find yourself
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Posted On 30 Jan 2014

THIS IS SPAIN !

All good reasons for living in Spain : 10 different climates Snow-capped mountains 9 month a year 2.600 miles of mountains 13.450 miles of rivers 63 major cities (>100.000 inhabitants) 2.500 castles 4900 miles of coast line .. a
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Posted On 29 Jan 2014

Russian tourism to Marbella up in 2013

Marbella is witnessing the growing popularity of the town among both Russian tourists and expatriate residents over the past few years. As a result of this blossoming relationship, we now have Russian newspapers and magazines, a TV channel, socia
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Posted On 16 Jan 2014

Winter weekend getaways on the Costa del Sol

Now that the weather is a little cooler it’s an ideal time to jump in the car and disappear on an adventure to somewhere exciting for the weekend. Luckily for those living on the Costa del Sol we are spoilt for choice when it comes to picking a wee
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Posted On 7 Jan 2014

Demand for property up 25 per cent in Málaga Province

It has often been said that although Marbella was one of the first provinces in Spain to enter the crisis, it would also be one of the first to leave it. One of the biggest factors behind this rationale is, of course, the millions of tourists that co
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Posted On 19 Dec 2013

Good news for real estate investment

It’s the kind of news that will have property specialists across Spain smiling from ear to ear. According to reports published this week foreign investment in Spanish real estate has nit a nine-year high this year. In a statement from Spain’s cen
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Posted On 6 Nov 2013

Málaga Football Club

When you ask a Spaniard what football team they support, there’s about a 50 per cent chance they’ll answer Real Madrid or Barcelona FC. However, those football fans lucky enough to live in Marbella will know that there’s a team on the Costa del
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Posted On 24 Oct 2013

Ascari – racing, gentleman style

If you ignore those cheeky wannabe racers on the motorway, motor racing is very much a gentleman’s sport. To start with, you need certain resources if you want to do it properly, which has a way of separating the men from the boys. Indeed, whether
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Posted On 10 Oct 2013

Swinging around in Marbella East

Hold on to your sun hats because the golfing season has begun in earnest on the Costa del Sol. Already you can spot large groups of golfing aficionados arriving in force at Málaga airport, armed with an assortment of golf clubs and accessories, eage
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Posted On 12 Sep 2013

Russian TV premieres in Marbella

Anyone living in Marbella will no doubt have noticed the sizeable number of Russian expatriates arriving here over the past few years. Astute locals will have spotted an increasing amount of roadside adverts in Russian, the new weekly Russian newspap
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Posted On 28 Aug 2013

The Russian community makes its presence felt in Marbella

Russian tourists and homebuyers have been coming to the Costa del Sol for some time now, but it is in recent years that they have been making their presence felt. Still by no means the largest foreign expatriate group in actual numbers, Russian buyer
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Posted On 18 Jul 2013

Spotting celebrities in Marbella

It’s renowned for its beautiful coastline, its all year round sunny climate and its abundance of wealth, yachts and sports cars. Now it seems Marbella is also becoming the best place to do a bit of celebrity spotting too. Although the Costa del
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Posted On 11 Jul 2013

Toys for boys

Successful men all around the world have their ‘toys’, but there are few places where they indulge their interests in fast cars, boats, golf and all manner of boyish adventure activities as in Marbella. While you won’t be able to t
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Posted On 12 Jun 2013

Puerto Banús is backdrop for Marbella Luxury Weekend

June brought the Marbella Luxury Weekend to the Costa del Sol, and more specifically Puerto Banús. The glamorous marina formed an ideal setting for the concentration of luxury brands in what was a festive atmosphere in the sun. Surrounded by super y
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Posted On 6 Jun 2013

Gearing up for summer

Step off the plane at Málaga airport this time of year and you’re instantly greeted by the warm Mediterranean breeze that creates a sense of anticipation. Now is a great time of year to be in Marbella - the sun is out, beach clubs are opening, and
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Posted On 18 Apr 2013

The World comes to Málaga

In this case The World of Residensea, the super-luxurious cruise ship that docked in Málaga this month and took up prime position at the Palmeral terminal right beside the tree-lined avenue in the heart of this beautiful historic city. Unique in
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Posted On 20 Mar 2013

Costa del Sol, Golfers’ Paradise

In 1997 the Costa del Sol became one of the most talked about locations on the golfing calendar when Valderrama hosted the world famous Ryder Cup. Road signs up and down the coast were changed to read Costa del Golf and spectators arrived in their dr
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Posted On 28 Feb 2013

Puerto Banús, playground of the rich and famous

In the heart of the Costa del Sol, right next to Marbella, you will find one of the most exclusive yachting harbours in the world: Puerto Banús. An attractive destination for royalty and the rich and famous, Puerto Banús offers the ultimate VIP lif
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Posted On 22 Feb 2013

Properties for the Marbella lifestyle

In our experience people coming to Marbella are driven first and foremost by the great lifestyle this area has to offer, so we bear this in mind when selecting properties to offer our clients. As a result, the villas, apartments and penthouses in
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Posted On 12 Feb 2013