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Mediterranean Beach Paradise for Homebuyers

Mediterranean Beach Paradise for Homebuyers

With the annual Fitur tourism in Madrid this week focusing on international destinations as well as popular national hotspots around Spain, it is not easy to stand out. One that does manage that feat, year after year, is Marbella. Without wanting
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Posted On 19 Jan 2018

Luxury Lifestyle in Marbella… at Bargain Global Property Prices

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

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

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

Why Antonio Banderas Lives on the Costa del Sol

Why Antonio Banderas Lives on the Costa del Sol

Regular readers will have noticed that we are assiduous chroniclers of the latest exploits of Antonio Banderas. Our motivation is essentially three-fold. In the first place, he is the Costa del Sol’s most famous citizen – currently alive, that is
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Posted On 5 May 2017

Good News to Start the New Year

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

Touch of Glamour for “Younger Sibling” of Banús

Touch of Glamour for “Younger Sibling” of Banús

One of the main objectives in developing Cabopino 40 years ago was to create a “small Puerto Banús”. According to Marga Arévolo (daughter of the seaside urbanisation’s architect, Rafael Arévolo), the idea was to create an alternative area wi
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Posted On 4 Nov 2016

World Peace, Tourism… and Gourmet Marbella

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

Marbella Luxury Weekend… and Hugh Grant

Marbella Luxury Weekend… and Hugh Grant

It’s now June and one of the Costa del Sol’s favourite spring-summer pursuits, celebrity watching, is really warming up right on seasonal cue. This week, the Daily Mail led the headlines with the news that Hugh Grant, his Swedish TV producer girl
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Posted On 3 Jun 2016

Showpiece Homes, Luxury Living… and Banderas

Showpiece Homes, Luxury Living… and Banderas

In recent years Antonio Banderas’s presence at Easter celebrations in his Málaga birthplace has become one of the Holy Week’s most glamorous highlights. He traditionally rents a hotel room overlooking the main processions, to entertain family an
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Posted On 1 Apr 2016

Smart Investment… and British Sangfroid

Smart Investment… and British Sangfroid

With a date now set for Britain’s European Union referendum, the local focus has understandably been centred on Spain’s considerable expatriate community and the repercussions of a potential “Brexit”. For the moment – irrespective of the ev
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Posted On 4 Mar 2016

The Spanish Path to Happiness

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

Showpiece Homes, Luxury Living… and James Bond

Showpiece Homes, Luxury Living… and James Bond

Unless you have been marooned on a remote Antarctic iceberg or your internet server has been down for several months it will be almost impossible not to know that the new James Bond film is now out. Non-fans are no doubt overcome with bemusement t
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Posted On 6 Nov 2015

Showpiece Homes, Luxury Living… and Nueva Andalucía

Showpiece Homes, Luxury Living… and Nueva Andalucía

Experienced travel journalists arriving in a new destination – or returning to an old one – will usually tell you that the most invaluable insight they gain on an area is gleaned from taxi drivers. Similarly, an accurate perspective on the proper
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Posted On 11 Sep 2015

Showpiece Homes and Luxury Living… Portside

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

Commercial Showcase… Back In Business

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… Estepona

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… Guadalmina

Showpiece Homes and Luxury Living… Guadalmina

A favourite summer pastime among visitors to Marbella, as well as residents on holiday or enjoying a day off, is to order a drink in one of Puerto Banus’s frontline bars and spend a pleasant couple of hours celebrity spotting. From Sean Connery, Ro
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Posted On 20 Feb 2015

Showpiece Homes and Luxury Living… El Madroñal

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

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

Timeless Classics With A Cutting-Edge Sparkle

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

Innovative Hub of Modern Design

Innovative Hub of Modern Design

Considered one of the most influential global showcases of contemporary design and creative innovation, this year’s London Design Festival involved more than 2,000 businesses including exhibitors at five “Design Destinations”. An all-encompa
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Posted On 17 Oct 2014

From Madrid Catwalk to Banús Boutique

From Madrid Catwalk to Banús Boutique

[caption id="attachment_2003" align="alignright" width="199"] Juan Vidal[/caption] Considered one of Europe’s premier showcases of latest styles and forthcoming trends, the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week celebrated its 60th anniversary this Septembe
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Posted On 25 Sep 2014

Stately Beauty on the Sea… and in the Port

Stately Beauty on the Sea… and in the Port

[caption id="attachment_1923" align="alignright" width="300"] Princess Yachts 98 MY[/caption] For new visitors to the Costa del Sol, there is always one destination either number one on their to-do list, or pretty close to the top: check out Puert
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Posted On 12 Sep 2014

Sharing Design Ideas, Concepts and Innovations

Sharing Design Ideas, Concepts and Innovations

[caption id="attachment_1887" align="alignright" width="300"] Splinter Works are unveiling several new pieces during Paris Design Week, including a Bodice Rocker tailored in red leather.[/caption] One year ago, Maison & Objet invited exhibitor
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Posted On 5 Sep 2014

Crème de la Crème of Spanish High Society

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

Summer Style… from Beach Chic to Gala Glamour

Summer Style… from Beach Chic to Gala Glamour

With the summer festive season now in full flow, the key priority is to step out in style – be it a day at one of Marbella’s ultra-fashionable beach clubs or sipping a glass of champers at a Banús soirée. Of course, not every woman can permi
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Posted On 11 Jul 2014

Away from the football pitch… a glint of luxury

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

Lustrous launch of Marbella Luxury Weekend

Lustrous launch of Marbella Luxury Weekend

Marbella is currently a global focal point of luxury as the world’s most select brands are showcased in the sumptuous setting of Puerto Banús amidst a chic soirée of beautiful people. Comprising nearly 100 events by participating companies over
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Posted On 6 Jun 2014

Luxury shopping paradise in Puerto Banús

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

Sparkling spotlight on luxury in Monaco

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

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

All that glitters is… titanium, sapphires and diamonds

All that glitters is… titanium, sapphires and diamonds

[caption id="attachment_995" align="alignright" width="300"] Van der Bauwede Twilight[/caption] The Baselworld luxury watch and jewellery show concluded this week after presenting a sparkling showcase of cutting-edge creativity and innovation. Com
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Posted On 4 Apr 2014

New Lamborghini redefines sports car experience

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

Puerto Banús, playground of the rich and famous

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