Property in Marbella’s most popular suburb of Nueva Andalucía has never been so sought-after, with a variety of new and redeveloped properties at a premium. Its proximity to the exciting hotspots of Marbella and Puerto Banús, yet the peaceful tranquillity of the golf courses that thread through this leafy green valley mean that Nueva Andalucía retains an enduring popularity.

It is therefore exciting to present the properties featured below. While beautiful homes in their own right, they also present great investment potential. Continue reading »

Los Naranjos Golf Club is one of the most prestigious golf courses in a region in which golfers are spoilt for choice. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the celebrated American course designer, the club last year celebrated its 40^th anniversary with a course refurbishment and an update to facilities.

This exciting facelift included the arrival of Hacienda Los Naranjos, a restaurant that is the concept of owner/operator Christian Andresen, who took over in February of last year and undertook a major renovation of the interior, opening at Easter. Beautiful wood furniture was imported from the Far East, with the natural feel giving the restaurant a homely, comfortable atmosphere with a nod towards Christian’s Scandinavian roots, who runs the restaurant with his fiancée Sylwia. Continue reading »

The Costa del Sol is not nicknamed the ‘Costa del Golf’ for nothing – the Nordica Real Estate head office finds itself in the middle of the Golf Valley of Andalucía, surrounded by many famous golf courses which are open all year round. Perhaps one of the most famous of these golf courses is Los Naranjos. Dating from 1977, it was one of the first to spring up in response to increasing international travel and the growth of luxury tourism to the Costa del Sol that began in the early 1970s.

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Marbella’s Old Town (Casco Antiguo) is a truly special place, conveniently located in the centre of Marbella, just a short drive from a number of residential areas including Sierra Blanca and Nueva Andalucía. Although also just a few minutes from the famous Puerto Banús, the Casco Antiguo has a completely different vibe to it.

The narrow winding cobbled streets are filled with charming whitewashed buildings decorated with beautiful bright flowerpots and lined with boutique shops and small tapas bars. It’s the ideal place to sit and people watch, sip on a glass of wine and sample some tapas while listening to Flamenco music in the background.

In the heart of the old town lays Orange Square (Plaza de los Naranjos), a beautiful area filled with restaurants, bars and ice cream parlours all surrounded by orange trees. Plaza de los Noranjos is a great place to stop off for a coffee or ice cream and soak up the lively atmosphere.

Just around the corner from here you will find the Incarnation church; the magnificent building constructed in 1505 is one of the main attractions of the Old Town, and it’s easy to see why with its striking architecture! Continue reading »

The number of luxury villas and apartments in Marbella being rented long-term has soared so far in 2015. Why is this? Spain is more popular than ever with foreigners − for holidays, investments and permanent living. However, many homebuyers are orientating themselves by adopting  a ‘try before you buy’ approach.

There are two specific types of renter in Marbella right now:

Families looking for a holiday or permanent home
Families are testing the waters in the Marbella property market by renting for a year or more before they decide on a purchase. They usually have a very specific wish list, which includes four+ bedrooms, proximity to the beach and/or sea views, family or entertainment rooms and ample outside space with a pool. Continue reading »