A presidential visit and the festivities of San Juan were high on the list of feel good factors that took place in Marbella during the past month. Never boring, always picturesque, interesting and entertaining, the shores of the Costa del Sol still continue to entice visitors and new residents to its door throughout the whole year.

Those setting up a new life here will be encouraged to hear of Marbella’s ongoing buoyant economy, busy property market, and the opportunities to work or create a business in this part of Spain. For lucky tourists the region continues to provide endless days of gorgeous weather, a limitless number of leisure activities and an enviable luxury lifestyle. Read on for details of what has been happening in this area of Andalucía over the last four weeks.

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Azahar de Marbella is situated in the heart of Marbella’s Nueva Andalucía, famed for its convenience and stunning sea and golf views.

Nueva Andalucía is an exclusive area and its location between the sea and the mountains brings with it an incomparable micro-climate and the best golf courses on the Costa de Sol, all within 10 minutes’ drive of Puerto Banús and Marbella, and just 45 minutes from Málaga Airport.

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Being in walking distance from Puerto Banús marina, and just a short drive to Marbella, Nueva Andalucía has always been perfectly placed to rank well among the best areas to live on the Costa del Sol. Functioning as the central commercial hub for the Golf Valley region, it’s main plaza draws businesses from many industries and a variety of independent retailers that service the local area.

Nueva Andalucía’s central point is the epi-centre of an extensive outdoor Saturday market, which draws huge crowds each week to the stalls and stores located along its roads. They sell everything from clothes and food to flowers and artwork. Nueva Andalucía also has a cosmopolitan café society that bustles throughout the week, with first class beauty, hair and spa salons also well represented in the area. Continue reading »

In May Spain went to vote and depending on how you like to cast your vote of course, the news from Marbella in May was very positive, as the local town halls can continue the good work of recent years in terms of economic development and amenities for the community. Continue reading »

Last month saw the residents and business community of Marbella enthusiastically embrace Europe Day with a reception arranged by the town hall to celebrate long standing trading links with the European Union. With a large multi-cultural working population of over 140 nationalities in the area, it was a great opportunity to invite individuals and organisations to represent each country of origin at the event. Continue reading »