An iconic sight located at the highest point of Nueva Andalucía, Magna Marbella holds a commanding position both in terms of location and the luxurious quality it represents. The prominent situation ensures breath-taking views of the surrounding mountains and countryside, as well as the verdant fairways of the Golf Valley and the Mediterranean Sea that is just a few minutes’ drive from the secure front gates.

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Property values in Marbella have risen in response to strong demand, particularly in top residential areas such as Nueva Andalucía, but just to prove that there is a still lot of affordable value for money out there we have listed our own Top-10 Apartments Under €400.000. Continue reading »

Visitors to Marbella often remark on one of the most attractive facets of life on the Costa del Sol – the great diversity of nationalities living and working here. There is, of course, a large population of British expats who have been making the area their home since the 1970s. However, the international demographic these days is very diverse. German residents make up the second largest share of the international community, after which Scandinavians, Dutch, Belgian and French residents are well represented too. Members of the former Eastern Bloc have also been making their way here, as are Arabs, South American and people from the Far East. Continue reading »

Living in Marbella, many of us take for granted the huge range and variety of cuisine available to us. Last month’s Michelin awards confirmed once again that Andalucía is a gastronomic hotspot, with Marbella having one of the highest concentrations of Michelin stars in the region, from Dani García’s two stars at the Puente Romano hotel to one-starred Skina, Messina and El Lago – making Marbella a big hitter in the world of gastronomy despite its relatively small size. Continue reading »

Anyone who visits Marbella will be aware of the mountain that overlooks the town and is visible from much of the coast. Visible from almost all points in Nueva Andalucía, it is called La Concha (The Shell), because of its distinctive shape, and it is part of the Sierra Blanca range, which has two other main peaks – Juanar Cross and Mount Lastonar.

Marbella is renowned for its sunny climate and the year-round warm weather is certainly one of its major attractions. The Sierra Blanca mountains contribute significantly to this climate, providing shelter from the winds and other cooler weather fronts, and helping Marbella to maintain a microclimate that is warm, sunny and tropical even in the middle of winter.
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