Local Guide

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 […]

ARTICLE #11 - 31 AUGUST, 2017 MARBELLA - HOME FOR  THE RICHEST   Not everyone knows Marbella from í¢€Å“back in the daysí¢€ when it was í¢€Å“justí¢€ 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 […]

ARTICLE #8 - 4 AUGUST, 2017 "BENAHAV탍S - ANDALUSIA'S BEST KEPT SECRET"   Nestled amongst some of the most magnificent mountain views on the Costa del Sol, sits a stunning Andalusian village. Its narrow winding streets combined with a touch of traditional Moorish architecture provide a unique atmosphere reminiscent of times past. Situated only 7 […]

ARTICLE #7 - 28 JULY, 2017 "FLAMENCO AND ART ON THE COSTA DEL SOL"   The times have long gone when Costa del Sol’s main attributes were sun-drenched beaches and continuously warm weather. There is so much more to the coast than the obviously very attractive climate. It is usually the history, the tumultuous experiences […]

ARTICLE #3 - 23 JUNE, 2017 ART MARBELLA: CONTEMPORARY ART AT ITS BEST   The internationally acclaimed fair of contemporary art is preparing for its third edition after the resounding success achieved in previous years. The fair took place for the first time in Marbella in 2015 and since then it has grown to become […]

ARTICLE #5 - 7 JULY, 2017 "MARBELLA CLUB HILLS IN FINANCIAL TIMES"   The arrival of a warm European summer brings the effervescent holiday-home seekers out of the woodwork after the long, dreary winter. A previous must-have location, Marbella saw its popularity decline shortly after the financial crisis. Since those dark days, however, Marbella has […]

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, […]

Bottle green interiors. Elegance, mystery and luxury In the past, dark and elegant green dominated palaces and luxurious Victorian mansions. This somewhat mysterious colour in combination with gold, crystal chandeliers and fine fabrics created an atmosphere of unlimited splendour and symbolised a prosperous life. Today, bottle green has made a comeback.   Bottle green - […]

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 […]