Local Guide

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 […]

ARTICLE #4 - 30 JUNE, 2017 "TOURISM, CULTURE & TECHNOLOGY" It is a well-known fact that tourism in Spain has for many years had a tremendous impact on its growing economy. This is especially evident on the Costa del Sol where there has been a continuous inflow of international capital, which has resulted from an increase in […]

"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, […]