The festive season in Marbella has a very distinct charm that offers sunny days spent soaking up the rays as you take coffee in a lively square or on a chic terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. As late afternoon turns into evening the brightly sparkling Christmas decorations turn Marbella into a welcoming warm town, it’s main Ricardo Soriano Avenue bright with shops, cafés, restaurants and tapas bars as shoppers dip in and out of the surrounding streets.

One of the most charming Christmas experiences in these parts is to take your seasonal shopping or strolling into the historic Old Town, whose pedestrian areas will get you in the mood if nothing else will. Its quaint little streets and squares warm the heart, drawing you into welcoming traditional tapas bars, boutiques and shops. Among these the wine and olive oil shop sells the noblest produce of Andalucía, while handcrafts offer gift ideas from far and wide. The Old Town is also home to a truly magical upmarket toy store that is like something straight out of an American Christmas movie. It will have you reliving your youth with enthusiasm! Continue reading »

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

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As we leave the heat of summer behind us and move into the milder autumn months, the annual migration of Northern European golfers to the Costa del Sol starts in earnest. It is easy to see why hundreds of thousands of aficionados of the game make the journey each autumn, and again in the spring, as not only is the climate – with long sunny days and cooling breezes – perfect for the sport, but the courses themselves offer some of the best playing conditions in Europe too.

Perfectly manicured fairways and billiard table greens greet those who make the trip, and the Marbella golf clubs make every effort to provide a first class experience. With around 60 courses along the Costa del Sol there is plenty of choice, but for three of the best golf clubs in Europe located within a few minutes of each other, look no further than Nueva Andalucía.
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In a competitive property market like Marbella it is important to choose the right real estate agent to not just list your home for sale, but to actively showcase it.

It is essential to select a professional agency such as Nordica Sales & Rentals, as we have the knowledge gained from 30 years specialising in Marbella and Nueva Andalucía properties to achieve a sale in a timely way at the best possible price. Continue reading »

Annually, around the world, beach resorts await for the announcement of the latest Blue Flag beach awards. This important award is given to beaches that meet the very stringent standards of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). The non-profit organisation, which operates in 60 member countries, owns the ‘Blue Flag’ trademark, and we’re delighted to say that Spain has once again topped the world list for the country with the most Blue Flag beaches.

To satisfy the FEE’s criteria for a Blue Flag endorsement, the beach must meet high standards of water quality, beach safety and provision of environmental education information, as well as general environmental management criteria. So, which of Spain’s 578 Blue Flag beaches and 78 Blue Flag Marinas are on the Costa del Sol? Continue reading »