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And The Good News Keeps On Coming

And The Good News Keeps On Coming

As we bask in southern Spain’s glorious May weather and prepare for the fun-filled summer season, it is easy to become somewhat blasé about the superb lifestyle we enjoy on the Costa del Sol. So here’s a reminder about why we are so fortunate, a
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Posted On 25 May 2018

Marbella and the Power of Wealth

Marbella and the Power of Wealth

What do these five cities have in common: Cannes, Mustique, Miami, Phuket and Marbella? They all rank in a similar position (within the top-50) of the latest the PIRI 100 (Prime International Residential Index) that tracks movements in the price of l
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Posted On 11 May 2018

And Now For The Good News…

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

Picasso Premiere with Banderas… and Julio Iglesias to Sell Costa Estate

Picasso Premiere with Banderas… and Julio Iglesias to Sell Costa Estate

Well, first a clarification. It is true that Antonio Banderas will be in Málaga next week for the world premiere of National Geographic’s TV series “Genius: Picasso”. What is less clear, however, is if Julio Iglesias actually is planning to se
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Posted On 16 Mar 2018

Sublime Retirement Havens on the Costa del Sol

Sublime Retirement Havens on the Costa del Sol

The potential repercussions of Brexit will not become clear until 2019 – if even completely then – but in the meantime a reassuring sense of positive realism is prevailing in one area that could be affected: Spanish real estate sales to Britons.
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Posted On 23 Feb 2018

High Rating for Women’s Well-Being, Peace and Security in Spain

High Rating for Women’s Well-Being, Peace and Security in Spain

Concerned about disturbing recent revelations in the entertainment industry, and women’s status in general, the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security and the Peace Research Institute of Oslo launched the global Women, Peace and Securit
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Posted On 17 Nov 2017

Costa-Born Celebrities… From Picasso to Banderas

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

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

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

The Secrets to Enjoying a Long Life in Spain

The Secrets to Enjoying a Long Life in Spain

We are always delighted to note that Spain ranks highly in several aspects of the good life. Now BBC Travel has referred to the 2017 World Happiness Report to delve into another key index of global contentment – how long we live – and Spain is up
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Posted On 18 Aug 2017

Top European Tour Action on the Costa del Golf

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

Top Sport, Excellent Travel Connections… and Cheap Beer

Top Sport, Excellent Travel Connections… and Cheap Beer

After record tourism figures in 2016 that might have encouraged a sense of complacency, Costa del Sol tourism officials have wisely not rested on their laurels. Municipal, provincial and regional authorities have been in Madrid en masse this week, pr
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Posted On 20 Jan 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

Designer villas with panoramic views

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

Why Property is the Smart Investment

Why Property is the Smart Investment

At Villa Marbella Now we have always been convinced about the exceptional benefits of investing in property, but it’s always nice to have our convictions confirmed by an authoritative international source. In an article in OPP Today, off-market
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Posted On 28 Oct 2016

The Benefits of Buying Property in a Golf Development

The Benefits of Buying Property in a Golf Development

The golfing agenda has been quite intensive this past week, with the thrilling finale to a major women’s tour event in Marbella, local enthusiasts settling into their armchairs for the start of the Ryder Cup today in Minnesota and, on a sadder note
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Posted On 30 Sep 2016

Contemporary Spain and Europe

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

Showpiece Homes and Luxury Living… Nueva Andalucía

Showpiece Homes and Luxury Living… Nueva Andalucía

A municipality of many contrasts, Marbella’s allure for people looking for a new home, and lifestyle, varies from the traditional and relaxed charm of its old town to the sybaritic pleasures and glamour of Puerto Banús. And then there is Nueva
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Posted On 23 Jan 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

Lights, camera… and spectacular action

Lights, camera… and spectacular action

Generally considered to be the supreme master of the turntable – or at least the most internationally renowned – electronic music DJ and producer David Guetta brings his dramatic show to Marbella on 1 August. To be held in the San Pedro de Alc
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Posted On 25 Jul 2014

Legendary black beauty from Bugatti

Legendary black beauty from Bugatti

As a way of honouring important personalities from the company’s stellar history, Bugatti last year launched its “Les Légendes” edition, comprising six superlative models. The Legends vehicles are based on the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport V
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Posted On 2 May 2014

Always warm... and open all year

Always warm... and open all year

[caption id="attachment_857" align="alignright" width="300"] (IMAGEN © TURISMO ANDALUZ, S.A.)[/caption] The message could not have been clearer, and the timing impeccable. It was 8.30 on a foggy morning in Berlin, six degrees centigrade, and the
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Posted On 7 Mar 2014

Bottoms up… time for cautious optimism

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

Casino Nights in Marbella

Casino Nights in Marbella

Those with a passion for poker or who relish the roulette table should pay a visit to the bustling hive of the Casino Marbella. This local icon can be found within the grounds of the Andalucía Plaza Hotel in Puerto Banús and is the only casino in M
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Posted On 26 Jul 2013

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