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Buying to rent as a second income

Perhaps you have been tempted for many years to purchase a second home on the sunny Costa del Sol. Why not make it work for you too - by allowing others to use your home when you are not there? Purchasing a vacation property for use as a rental is of
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Posted On 16 Sep 2018

British Buyers Still Keen… and Increased Interest from Scandinavians

As the Costa del Sol real estate market continues to maintain a robust dynamic in the first quarter of 2018, concerns about Brexit remain on the backburner and there are positive developments in the market’s other evolving demographic scenarios.
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Posted On 9 Mar 2018

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

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

Brexit Reassurances from Spain and the UK

Spanish authorities were out in force at this week’s World Travel Market in London, showcasing the Costa del Sol’s assiduous appeal as a premier global tourist and expatriate destination. From national energy, tourism and digital agenda minister
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Posted On 10 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

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

Costa del Sol Real Estate Market Set for New Decade of Renewed Prosperity

It all began around 10 years ago. The precise date varies from area to area, and region to region, but in 2007-2008 the Costa del Sol started to suffer the first shivers of what was to become an endemic property malaise. One decade on, the area’s r
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Posted On 22 Sep 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

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

Marbella and Benahavís… Gourmet Capitals of Southern Europe

It truly was a crème de la crème of top international chefs. Every year Dani García, whose growing restaurant portfolio includes his two-star Michelin star establishment in Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa, brings together an elite group of ch
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Posted On 31 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

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

Star Property for Exclusive Celebrity Tastes in Marbella

Last week we took a trip down memory lane to recall the 1989 Costa del Sol visits of two international celebrities who had sadly just passed away, George Michael and Carrie Fisher. A third major figure with even closer links to the Coast also left us
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Posted On 6 Jan 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Good, the Bizarre and the Beautiful

First the bizarre… Apparently it’s not all tea and scones in opulent drawing rooms for members of the British Foreign Service. An entertainingly enlightening news release from the British Embassy in Madrid recently revealed the “top 10 bizarre
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Posted On 27 May 2016

Santana and The Corrs Headline Starlite Festival

Starlite Marbella has accumulated an impressive portfolio of performers since its launch in 2012. Audiences have been able to enjoy dozens of top concerts covering a diverse spectrum of genres and international stars, from Lenny Kravitz, Bryan Adams
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Posted On 6 May 2016

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

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

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, Luxury Living… and "Megatrends"

The Costa del Sol has been a European mainstay of luxury Mediterranean living for decades but what about the future? What are the new lifestyle trends that younger-generation expatriates and second homebuyers are seeking? In a new paper, “Megatr
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Posted On 18 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

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

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… Beachfront

Summer might have officially begun back in June but for many people the festive season really only starts properly now, in July. For some this marks the beginning of an extended holiday period while for others (those still having to work!) it is an o
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Posted On 3 Jul 2015

Showpiece Homes and Luxury Living… Golden Mile

In recent years a resurgent Marbella has re-established its pre-eminence as Spain’s capital of glamour. A few years ago, the crown had slipped slightly, shaken by the municipality’s well-publicised woes with a notorious former mayor and the adven
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Posted On 26 Jun 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… Sierra Blanca

[caption id="attachment_2517" align="alignright" width="300"] Panoramic luxury in Sierra Blanca[/caption] A quiz question for one of this festive season’s dinner parties… identify the area that is described here: “From neighbourhood boutique
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Posted On 26 Dec 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

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

Ryder Cup… and the Spanish Connection

[caption id="attachment_1955" align="alignright" width="300"] Vice captains José María Olazábal and Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Photo: Getty Images)[/caption] When the biennial Ryder Cup competition was floundering in the 1970s a bold and inspired
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Posted On 19 Sep 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What makes a modern Marbella villa?

Villas in this part of the world have always been luxurious and spaciously laid out, evolving with the times through traditional, modernist, rustic contemporary and now modern architectural styles. The latest trend involves not only avant-garde st
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Posted On 20 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

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

Puerto Banus warming up for the luxury weekend - starting next Friday !

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Posted On 27 May 2013

Marbella’s luxury hotels among the finest in the world

As a leading upmarket destination Marbella is naturally well endowed with luxurious venues, sporting amongst others one of the highest concentrations of five star resort hotels in Europe, yet even among these there are of course those that stand out
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Posted On 16 May 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

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