Marbella is one of the world’s most sought after locations for luxury key ready properties and holiday rentals. It’s not difficult to understand why when you consider the glorious location on Spain’s Costa del Sol, overlooking the glistening Mediterranean sea with the dramatic beauty of the Sierra Blanca mountain range in the background.
The area is blessed with average sunshine of 300 days a year, and attracts tourists, retirees, and second home owners from all over Europe and beyond. It is renowned as the playground of the wealthy and well-connected, where you can rub shoulders with celebrities and stroll through harbours packed with multi–million pound yachts and sports cars.
Marbella is not just a pleasant Spanish coastal town: it’s a way of life, and those who come here are often looking to explore a certain lifestyle with proximity to high-end amenities, designer boutiques, elite clubs, and quality cultural attractions. Here’s a look at some of the most exclusive and sought after residential areas in Marbella and the surrounding area.
The Golden Mile
The Golden Mile is so-called because of the stellar combination of premium coastline with clean sandy beaches, exclusive beach clubs, high-end hotels and luxury villas and penthouses. If you thrive on the buzz of city life, this is the place for you.
Sierra Blanca
Sierra Blanca is a quieter hillside location for those who prefer to be more discreet and slightly apart from the heart of the action. It offers unrivalled ocean views and some of the most opulent properties in Marbella, with high level security protecting spacious gardens and private swimming pools.
Puerto Banus
The Puerto Banus marina is the hub of the international jet set lifestyle, where the mega-yachts are a magnet for those who want to see and be seen. By day, you can take your fill of luxury boutiques for some designer shopping. In the afternoon, you can lounge by the poolside or relax on the beach, ready for the vibrant party scene at night.
Nueva Andalucia
A short distance from the glamour and bustle of Puerto Banus is Nueva Andalucia, a slighter more laid back but no less luxurious quarter. It is the place for golf enthusiasts, with residential areas of villas and apartments designed around a cluster of world-class courses. There’s also an excellent choice of fine dining restaurants and other amenities.
San Pedro de Alcántara
If you are looking for a taste of the authentic and traditional roots of Marbella, then the old village heart of San Pedro de Alcantara is the perfect place for you. It’s close to all the seafront amenities, yet retains a quaint old-world charm with narrow cobblestone streets and friendly tapas bars.
Los Monteros
Located to the east of marbella is Los Monteros, a quieter and more secluded neighbourhood. It offers a choice of high quality beachfront villas and spacious apartments that often have direct access to the beach.
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