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Marbella district

Villa Rentals & Holiday Homes

Renting a villa or holiday home gives you ultimate freedom to do what you want on holiday. Villas in Marbella are special and offer all the imaginable facilities, including private swimming pools, views of the ocean, private parking and much more.

Old town and Orange square

Partially surrounded by the ruins of an old Arab wall with narrow white washed streets, old churches and squares, as well as lots of fascinating shops and boutiques At the heart of the old town is Orange Square which dates back to 1485

La Suite, Marbella

La Suite Club or La Suite Marbella is a nightclub situated in the Puente Romano Hotel, and is open during the year from Wednesday to Saturday. It is a lounge and a night club. Boasting a fabulous fusion restaurant and decorated to resemble a Middle-Eastern souk, this is one of Marbella´s top nightspots. Friendly and efficient service, and top DJ´s at the decks attract the IT crowd from all over Marbella.

Marbella Districts

Marbella extends much further east and west along the Costa del Sol than the town. Within the Marbella municipal district limits you will find a wide variety of sub-districts or neighbourhoods, most of which are dominated by spectacular views of "La Concha" mountain which towers behind the town.

The Champagne Room

Elegant late-night drink and dance venue, stylishly decorated to resemble the original Champagne Room of the 1960s. Arte Deco by designer Jean-Pier Martel. Well-heeled, sophisticated atmosphere and situated within the Hotel Marbella Club. This chic lounge is both stylish and opulent, and attracts some of Marbella´s top socialites. Subtle tunes are played early on, and some great dance music later on in the evening.

Parks & Gardens in Marbella

In Marbella there are several parks where you can practice sports, have a pleasant walk or enjoy the peace and quiet of the natural environment.

Nueva Andalucia district of Marbella

Nueva Andalucía is the largest neighbourhood in Marbella, extending over several square kilometres. It has an official census population of about 15,000 but considerably more residents in the summer. It was created by Madrid developer José Banús Mas, who came to Marbella in 1962 and acquired the land. Construction of Puerto Banús began in 1965, it was inaugurated in 1968, and the main infrastructure of Nueva Andalucía was installed shortly afterward. The area continued to grow until 1989 - and again in the 2000s. 

Marbella - Five Fascinating Facts

Marbella is known as the playground of Europe's rich and famous. If the Costa del Sol was conceived as Europe's Florida, then Marbella is its Miami. Situated between Malaga and Gibraltar, this exclusive resort is where numerous international celebrities and royalty relocate for the summer, hiding out in private villas and exclusive five-star hotels, or on their luxury yachts.

San Pedro de Alcántara

San Pedro de Alcántara is in an ideal situation, just 10 kilometres west from all the glitz and glamour of Marbella, yet just a few minutes drive away from the natural beauty of the Sierra de Ronda mountain range and 20 km from the town of Estepona. An ancient farming community, once famous for sugar cane, today San Pedro is a refreshingly unspoilt pueblo with an appeal all of its own.

Budget hotels in Marbella

We list some of the budget hotels in Marbella plus a link to a detailed explanation of the hotel star rating system in Andalucia.

Semi-detached Villas for sale in Marbella

There are Semi-detached Villas for sale in Marbella. The listing below are Semi-detached Villas for sale. It is not the common configuration of property that exists in other parts of Europe. Many Semi-detached Villas in Marbella and particularly those on the lower slopes of the Sierra Blanca have views over the Mediterranean to north Africa. Many Semi-detached Villas have lush Mediterranean gardens.

Townhouses for sale in Marbella

There are many thousand of townhouses for sale in Marbella. The listing below are townhouses for sale. Some will feature a shared community swimming pool. Townhouses are available in all districts of Marbella. Many townhouses in Marbella and particularly those on the lower slopes of the Sierra Blanca have views over the Mediterranean to north Africa. Many townhouses have lush Mediterranean gardens maintained by the community.

Building plots for sale in Marbella

There are hundreds of building plots for sale in Marbella. Some will be a sizable plot with space to construct a private swimming pool. Building plots are available in all districts of Marbella. Many plots particularly those on the lower slopes of the Sierra Blanca will have views over the Mediterranean to north Africa.

Penthouse apartments for sale in Marbella

There are several thousand villas for sale in Marbella. The listing below are detached villas (houses) with or without a pool. They are available in most districts of Marbella except for the town centre. Many villas in Marbella and particularly those on the lower slopes of the Sierra Blanca have views over the Mediterranean to north Africa. Most villas have lush Mediterranean gardens and many have private swimming pools.

Apartments for sale in Marbella

There are many thousand apartments for sale in Marbella. Some will feature a shared community swimming pool. Apartments are available in all districts of Marbella. Many apartments in Marbella and particularly those on the lower slopes of the Sierra Blanca have views over the Mediterranean to north Africa. Many apartments have lush Mediterranean gardens maintained by the community.

Marbella Lawyers

For most people who come to Marbella - or anywhere on the Costa del Sol - finding an Lawyer may not be an immediate priority unless they are buying a property. If you are an foreign resident setting up a company in Marbella you may use the services or a lawyer or an accountant.  

The Spanish for a Lawyer is an "Abogado" this is equivalent to a Solicitor or a Barrister in England or an Attorney in the United States.

Day trips by Car from Marbella

If you are visiting Marbella and are interesting in exploring the surrounding countrysid, hire a car. If you are flying to Málaga Airport or Gibraltar Airport you can hire on arrival or prebook online and collect the hire car on arrival. It is also posible to hire a car in Marbella for a few days.

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