MCH Inspiration

Ara Malikian - Spanish rock violinist Ara Malikian is one of the most eccentric-looking and expressive violinists we have had the chance to see and listen to today.  His music is ad restless and powerful, as it is moving and deep. His tight jeans, shining rock-style jackets and long Afro hair make the performance nothing […]

Málaga the 'Spanish Silicon Valley'   The Technology Park of Andalusia (PTA) was set up in 1995 and is one of the most important technology centres in southern Europe. Predominant sectors present at PTA are Information Technology (Electronics, Information, Computing and Telecommunications) together with Engineering, Consultancy and Advisory services. In total, there are just over […]

Frigiliana is located in the eastmost part of the Axarquía region, overlooking the Mediterranean from the Natural Park of Sierras de Almijara.  This charming white village offers one of the prettiest and most spectacular views of the Costa del Sol.      It is one of the most historic villages in the province of Málaga. […]

Tadao Ando - architecture of light and cement When a Belgian entrepreneur Pierre Pringiers decided to build his house, he didn’t expect that one day it will be known as the best home in the world. When he asked his wife, the painter Saskia Pintelon, who her favourite architect was, without hesitation she replied: ¨Tadao […]

¨All things considered, Spain is probably the greatest holiday destination on the planet¨, says The Telegraph.  At the end of last year, the Madrid-based UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) updated the global tourism data. Last year 82.6 million travellers visited Spain. The stats have never been this high. It's 8.9% more tourist than in 2016 and 0.9% […]

An apartment with high ceilings is a real treasure. Space begins to breathe, more natural light comes in. The positives can be multiplied indefinitely. Modern architecture perfectly knows the advantages of high ceilings. In the past, the rich decoration was obligatory, coffers, stuccoes or even frescoes covered the ceilings. Today we have full freedom! Especially if we […]

White cities - Ronda  Ernest Hemingway wrote that there is only one place in Spain, where one should spend a honeymoon. Ronda. The whole city, as far as the eye can see, is nothing more than a romantic live theatre. Hemingway's relationship to Spain was more than that of the casual tourist or even of […]

A house is a place of regeneration and rest - the concept of biophilic design The meaning of the word 'biophilia' is as diversified as all the areas that benefited from it. The term was first used by the German social psychologist Erich Fromm. However, this concept is most associated with the biologist Edward Wilson […]

Casa del Acantilado - Andalusian house blended in nature Cave homes in Andalusia are not very rare, although some villas definitely stand out.  Casa del Acantilado is one of them.  What attracts its attention is the undulating roof made of tiles that resemble a dragon's skin.  It turns out that this fairy-tale creature had become an […]

Earlier this year, the New York Times included Cádiz in the list of 52 places in the world to be visited in 2019.  It is a charming city surrounded by wonderful beaches and it’s lying in the most southern part of Andalusia. It is often called the Spanish Havana or the joyful city. Among the […]

After a fair amount of stillness in the real estate industry, we’re now enjoying the sweet moment.  The current condition of Marbella’s real estate market reflects that it is one of the most in-demand areas in the country. In the last few months, we’ve seen the sector being more active than ever and expect the […]

What's On: Where to Dine in Marbella The culinary diversity of Marbella will spoil you for choices. Spaniards love their food and they are never too far from making it the main topic for discussion.   Fresh local seafood is native in Marbella cuisine, but the unique Andalusian city is home to restaurants with international […]

After several months of pandemic, the real estate sector in Spain is gradually recovering its activity, something which has been revealed by the Real Estate Activity Register Index (IRAI) of the Association of Registrars, which shows how during the third quarter of 2020 the indicators related to property, transactions and mortgages started to show some recovery […]

A couple of months ago we had the pleasure of interviewing María Gracia de Pedro, director of the local gallery Badr El Jundi (Anantara Villa Padierna 5* Palace Resort in Benahavís) about the gallery's start, plans and artists they collaborate with. You can read more about it here. This time around they're displaying a new […]

In the middle of a global pandemic and the related economic crisis, why should we be interested in the wealthy? Simply put, if we are to understand market and asset performance then they form a central part of the story.   Find below what the most important takeaways from the Knight Frank's Wealth Report 2021 […]

The Spanish Golden Visa has become the gateway to Europe for thousands of applicants pursuing the European dream. They have collectively invested over 2 billion euros since its inception in 2013. Although Spain’s visa programme was initially a flop, as it fell well below expectations, and was marred with teething issues, an ambitious overhaul in […]

The existence of The Technology Park had put Málaga in the focus of the IT sector on an international scale. A city that was traditionally known for its tourism is now getting attention from the tech giant, Google itself.  The company is planning to invest more than 650 million dollars until 2025. Málaga is to […]

Having at least one gym equipment at home is not eccentricity anymore. Whether you prefer cross-fit, pilates, running or yoga, the home gym trend seems to be staying here for a while.   The latest studies and analysis show that the home gym equipment market revenue will grow by 9% during the period between 2019 […]

It's widely believed that art can contribute to positive change. Art's been created to communicate important messages and to inspire us to act and think. Before humankind learned to read we depended solely on word of mouth or on visual symbols to express meanings and to learn something. This is not a new idea at […]

In 2019 the New York Times named Cádiz (Andalusia) one of the best cities in the world to visit.  In 2020 Forbes selected Málaga among one of the best cities for Americans to live, invest and work in Europe. Out of 120 cities worldwide, the ranking included three Spanish cities in ¨the best 20¨ - Málaga, […]