Nueva Andalucía is home to some of the best dining options in Marbella, offering everything from fresh and healthy salads to Asian fusion and the finest cuts of meat. We have put together a list of some of our favourite restaurants in Nueva Andalucía that we highly recommend you try at least once!

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the trendy La Sala is renowned in the area as the place to be seen. The stylish venue features a large decked terrace, which is perfect for afternoon drinks in the sun, while the elegant indoor restaurant is the idyllic setting for a romantic date night. The recently refurbished live lounge features live music and a buzzing atmosphere for those keen to enjoy dancing the night away.

Oak Garden & Grill located next to La Sala promises a romantic experience set within a secret garden with stunning views of the La Concha Mountain. The menu boasts some of the finest cuts of meat and fresh seafood in the area.

Those who prefer to indulge in healthy snacks can take advantage of the recently opened Blend, which is fast becoming the place to go for healthy smoothies; Greek frappes coffees and fantasy milkshakes. The chic restaurant with lounge bar also offers rainbow salads, fresh seafood, Halal meat and gluten free options. Continue reading »

The fact that Marbella is very much ‘in’ is confirmed not only by the record number of tourists and strong demand for its properties and lifestyle, but also by the top international brands that are attracted to this area.

Marbella is already home to a great many luxury brands, from prestigious fashion brands such as Dior, Chanel, Armani, Hèrmes and Dolce Gabbana to luxury carmakers, yacht builders and resorts by Kempinski, Gran Meliá, Westin, Healthouse and of course its own famed hotel brand, the Marbella Club. Continue reading »

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

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A day spent on the beach in Marbella wouldn’t be the same without a chiringuito. These traditional beach bars can be seen along the length of the Spanish coast, but they are particularly popular in Andalucía.

Originally chiringuitos were crude wooden shacks with cane roofs that offered an escape from the hot summer’s sun and somewhere to have a welcome cooling drink, while enjoying the beautiful beaches such as those found in Marbella and the Costa del Sol. Some have metamorphosed into exclusive beach clubs, but many more have retained their bar-of-the-people roots. Either way, they are easy going meeting points for people looking for a relaxing day of sunbathing, lunch on the beach and an afternoon drink in the sun. Continue reading »

If Puerto Banús is the fun and exciting playground of Marbella, then Nueva Andalucía is its charming and relaxing back garden. This tranquil, residential zone is located directly inland from the lively port and stretches out over miles of undulating green golf courses, against the backdrop of the imposing La Concha Mountain.

Las Brisas, Aloha and Los Naranjos are the main golf courses that make up Marbella’s famous ‘Golf Valley’, one of the most prestigious residential zones in Marbella. Las Brisas is a quiet and peaceful neighbourhood composed of palm tree-lined streets, home to fabulous luxury villas, immaculate private communities and pretty, leafy urbanisations. Continue reading »