Local Guide

ARTICLE #36 - 22 APRIL, 2018 3 IDEAS FOR ACTIVE LIVING IN BENAHAVÍS 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 BENAHAVÍS - 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 BENAHAVÍS" 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 BENAHAVÍS Benahavis affectionately called the gastronomic corner of the Costa del Sol or “La Sarten de Andalucia” (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 […]

ARTICLE #11 - 31 AUGUST, 2017 MARBELLA - HOME FOR  THE RICHEST   Not everyone knows Marbella from “back in the days” when it was “just” a mining and fishing town with agriculture and 10,000 inhabitants. What now attracts celebrities to Marbella has only been around for the last fifty years or so. The perfectly […]

ARTICLE #10 - 18 AUGUST, 2017 "LUXURY WINE TASTING ON THE COSTA DEL SOL"   Costa del Sol is more than just sun-drenched beaches and endless summers. In fact, some say that winters are even better as Andalusia offers a unique lifestyle with various activities throughout the whole year. There is no doubt that if […]

ARTICLE #9 - 11 AUGUST, 2017 "MARBELLA - LIVING IN STYLE AND DINING IN STYLE"   The unbelievable Dining experience on the Costa del Sol. Marbella, home of Michelin Stars. There’s a good reason why Marbella Club Hills is located on the exclusive hill of Benahavís. It’s simply a great place to live. We’re not […]

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, […]