NORDICA RECOMMENDS…

Updated for 2016 here are our favourite places to eat, dance and shop in Marbella, enjoy!

Restaurants

Carmen
For real Andalusian charm and character it’s hard to beat Restaurante & Terraza Carmen on the road between the Casino and La Campana in Nueva Andalucía. The restaurant offers classic Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine in a cosy interior and sunny terrace area, perfect for a meal after enjoying a round at one of the nearby golf courses of Los Naranjos, Las Brisas and Aloha.

Dezentral
Situated in a peaceful spot close to the Casino and Puerto Banús, Dezentral is a very stylish coffee shop with a sophisticated ambience and natural, organic philosophy. Just the spot to enjoy breakfast, meet up with friends or have a deliciously healthy juice or fruit yoghurt just a short stroll from the luxury apartments in this alluring yacht harbour of Marbella.

La Sala 
This restaurant and bar with a large terrace deck is a highly popular spot to meet for a drink, socialise and party with live music in the evenings. It’s just above Aqwa Mist and walking distance to Puerto Banús, so also a great place to begin a night out. It has been described as the social hub for residents of the villas and apartments in Nueva Andalucía.

Magna Café
The stylish restaurant and bar with lounge area of the 9-hole Magna Marbella Golf Club offers a refined area in which to enjoy a drink before going on for a meal in the restaurant or on the panoramic terrace. The spectacular westward views make it the place to watch the sun set.

Starz
Starz is a lively eatery in Nueva Andalucía’s appealing Centro Plaza commercial and shopping centre. Most people choose the terrace with its refreshing sea breezes and lovely views over Marbella, while the menu on offer is just right for summer: light, refreshing, healthy and yummy! Pop into the Nordica Sales & Rentals shop in Centro Plaza to say hello while you are there!

Oak Garden & Grill
Managed by the La Sala Group, the Oak Garden & Grill’s expertise in steaks and other meat dishes makes it a paradise for lovers of grilled meats. The intimate garden setting just a step from Puerto Banús creates a pleasant atmosphere and is ideal for families and groups looking for the best in Marbella dining.

Planet Beat
A small restaurant with a big heart, the tasty Mexican dishes and burgers offered here are made with love. The interior of this eatery between Centro Plaza and the large Nueva Andalucía roundabout leading to Aloha and Los Naranjos is funky, laid-back and lots of fun.

Mosh Fun Kitchen
New and definitely happening, Mosh Fun Kitchen offers a very stylish, trendy spot in which to dine, socialise, dance, see and be seen. Good food, tasty cocktails and hooka pipes add to a very successful mix of ingredients that make this a top venue in the upmarket Marbella district of Aloha.

Noto
Lovers of Italian food will be well-served at this modern restaurant right near the Casino. Stylish yet comfortable and relaxed, Noto offers up to date Italian cuisine with a sophisticated twist, with a refined interior and ambient terrace for al fresco dining in the Costa del Sol sunshine.

Shopping

Nina B Clothes
One of the leading fashion boutiques in Marbella, Nina B features quality Scandinavian design at its best. The brands stocked in this elegant boutique in Nueva Andalucía’s Centro Plaza commercial centre include Filippa K, Hunkydory Stockholm, Odd Molly and Catherina Lucchi.

Gunnels Fashion
Another quality outlet in Nueva Andalucía, Gunnels Fashion also offers women’s clothing and shoes with a dash of Scandinavian style. The range provides a good variety of items and accessories, whilst suiting ladies of different ages, all suitable for life in the Andalusian sun.

El Corte Inglés
Spain’s iconic department store chain is one of the country’s leading international brands. The Puerto Banús department store is one of the most important ones in Spain, offering every imaginable product and a whole range of services, from holidays to insurance and tailors. It is the ultimate one-stop shop in Marbella. Just about anything you need from kitchenware and crockery to linen and electronic appliances for your Nueva Andalucía villa or apartment can be found here.

Marina Banús 
Just across the road from the large department store is the pretty commercial centre of Marina Banus, which includes top fashion outlets such as Zara and Massimo Dutti, as well as smaller boutiques, jewellery, accessories, perfumery and coffee shops. It is an excellent option in which to find all your favourite upmarket high street favourite brands.

Images Courtesy of Marina Banus, Not0 and La Sala