Local Guide

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 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 […]

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 Mará 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 […]