Marbella Property Blog

Avant-garde architectural styles are currently very much in vogue in the Marbella area, replacing a spell during which colonial décors were de rigueur indoors, and contemporary Mediterranean architectural lines predominated outdoors. Against all of this, however, there is a timeless classic that retains its standing and attraction throughout. The country style, as exemplified by the stately Andalusian house, is very well at home in this southern part of Spain.

Marbella’s long-held dream of having its own glamorous marina looks set to be realised. What’s more, after many years in which the vision of oceangoing cruise liners parked off a Marbella beach seemed destined to remain a mirage, they are very much part of the new package.

Hidden behind lush flora, and just up the road from Marbella’s iconic ‘copper tower’ is this beautiful and charming residential area of townhouses, apartments and villas.

Situated on the western edge of the Costa del Sol, a half hour from Marbella, Sotogrande is a luxury resort area with a distinctly leafy, residential feel. The favoured gathering place and residence of many Spanish and international highfliers, this is a place where golf, polo and sailing come together. As such, it enjoys an ambience that is quite distinct from most of the Costa del Sol.

If you’ve ever imagined living in California you would only have to add a little more sun, far more culture and smaller cities full of international appeal that lie within half an hour of unspoiled nature reserves and pretty little mountain villages, to convert the Californian dream to Marbella reality.