Local Guide

ARTICLE #45 - 1 JULY, 2018 "EL LODGE - MARBELLA CLUB AMONGST THE BEST LUXURY HOTELS OF THE WORLD" As we mentioned before, in the article: í¢€Å“How to choose the right property developer?í¢€, Marbella Club Group is also the owner of a very iconic hotel that has a unique history which we would like to […]

ARTICLE #43 - 17 JUNE, 2018 5 SUCCESS LESSONS FROM "THE RICHEST MAN YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD OF"   With whom Warren Buffet and Bill Gates are competing against for the world’s richest person title might be a surprise to some of you. As they call him, í¢€Å“he is the richest man you have never […]

ARTICLE #37 - 29 APRIL, 2018 MARBELLA CLUB HILLS' EQUESTRIAN LIFESTYLE Private gated equestrian and golf lifestyle communities are an interesting trend popping up in and around Marbella, especially in the Benahavís Hills area; however, for many people, equestrian may not be a term instantly recognized unless one is part of the lifestyle. For years, […]

ARTICLE #36 - 22 APRIL, 2018 3 IDEAS FOR ACTIVE LIVING IN BENAHAV탍S Whether you are relocating or just thinking of having a second home for summer holidays, Benahavís has for years been one of the top destinations amongst home buyers of various nationalities (we've put some statistics for you here). Marbella is famously known as the […]

ARTICLE #35 - 15 APRIL, 2018 BENAHAV탍S - THE GENUINE CULTURE OF SPAIN Most people who come visit Spain, only experience the surface of Spanish tradition. When on holidays for a couple of weeks, they tend to visit the coastal cities, where they can often find highly densely populated areas with a majority of foreign […]

ARTICLE #28 - 18 FEBUARY, 2018 Sierra Nevada, the Mountains of the Sun For some of you, the idea of starting a new year with no snow on your porch may seem as unthinkable as it is for others to conceive the idea of a white and snowy Costa del Sol. The Sierra Nevada, which […]

ARTICLE #27 - 4 FEBUARY, 2018 "OUTDOOR LIFE IN BENAHAV탍S" Outdoor life in Benahavís. Benahavis unparalleled beauty provides the perfect setting for some of the most exciting outdoor activities. The stunning natural surroundings and moderate climate combine to create the ideal place for those seeking to experience life to the full. If you believe that […]

ARTICLE #25 - 21 JANUARY, 2018 The Marbella Club Group and the Davis Cup 2018 Editorial credit: Maxisport / Shutterstock.com The Spanish Tennis Federation, RFET, has recently announced that the Puente Romano Sports Complex in Marbella (part of the Marbella Club Group) will host Spain’s Davis Cup. Officially sponsored by BNP Paribas World Group, the first round tie […]

ARTICLE #24 - 14 JANUARY, 2018 DINE WITH ME IN BENAHAV탍S Benahavis affectionately called the gastronomic corner of the Costa del Sol or í¢€Å“La Sarten de Andaluciaí¢€ (the frying pan of Andalucia), has the highest concentration of high-class restaurants in the region. Surrounded by stands of olive trees that lead the eyes out on the […]

ARTICLE #16 - 23rd SEPTEMBER, 2017 ANDALUCIA VALDERRAMA MASTERS, 2017 If golf is on your mind, Marbella and Real Club Valderrama are where you want to be heading in the fall. This year, between the 19th and 22nd of October 2017, with the participation of about 150 professional of the highest calibre, the Real Club […]

"Candlelight Summer" are candlelight concerts that bring the magic of a live musical experience to amazing outdoor venues across the globe. Seaside towns, iconic landmarks and remote settings play host to a special summer series of Candlelight concerts. The Candlelight series has taken Spain by storm, illuminating cities with enchanting concerts that marry live music, […]

The Contemporary Art Center of Malaga presents BEN SLEDSENS, a Belgian painter who exhibits in a Spanish museum for the first time. The exhibition is curated by Fernando Francés, and it includes the last five years of Ben's artistic creation. Sixteen paintings of various formats were made between 2018 and now, some of them shown […]

IRONMAN – from 1978 in Hawaii to 2018 in Marbella May 22nd marked "the iron day" in Marbella. Since 2018 the Ironman athletes have been competing against one another in our beautiful Marbella. After its previous presence in Lanzarote and Barcelona, Andalusia became the next Spanish host thanks to a dynamic course paired with a perfect […]

The Marbella Club Golf Resort Riding Stables, host of the Spanish Show Jumping Championships, is a luxury in and of itself. This fabulous Marbella equestrian centre offers an exciting array of activities for horse riding fans, ranging from treks through the beautiful countryside to training for high-level competition. The spacious and finely equipped modern boxes, […]

Located in the Puente Romano Marbella hotel, "Leña" has been awarded one of the most prestigious awards for excellence in hospitality design. There are many ways to judge a hospitality business. The food, the service, the ambience, and the decor that wows. A great restaurant can't afford underestimating the appeal of a beautiful, well designed and […]

Earlier this month, FORBES Spain analysed the educational sector and produced a ranking of 100 best schools throughout Spain. Two of the top schools in Spain are in the Marbella area - its original article here. Due to the pandemic and the limited capacity for face-to-face attendance, the analysis of this list has undergone a […]

Pablo Villaroel, head of Villaroel-Torrico Architects, brings us closer to Marbella's beginnings. A very interesting interview about how, over the years, he's seen Marbella transform from a small village into one of the leading global luxury destinations. His father, Melvin Villarroel greatly contributed to the development of Marbella. For more than three decades of his […]

The real estate market on the coast has been on an upward trend in 2021 which translates to rising sales and prices. Recent data for January 2022 reaffirms this tendency, but how will the market perform for the rest of the year? Read on for our pick of the most prominent real estate trends on […]

Breakfasts on the terrace, evening drinks on the fresh air, admiring sunsets and city panorama directly from your apartment - what more could one want?   For many of us, living in crowded and busy places has many disadvantages. Noise, traffic, uninspiring views - all that sometimes may make everyday life seem grey and depressing. […]

The town of Ronda, located an hour away from Benahavís, looks as if someone had suspended it over a steep cliff. To speak of Ronda is to speak of unparalleled cultural, natural and scenic resources, of wine and oil tourism, of gastronomy, of charming hotels and fiestas of all kinds. About Ronda wrote Ernest Hemingway, […]