Sector Guide

Marbella has long held a fascination for celebrities and the international jetset, originating with the construction of the Marbella Club Hotel in the 1950s. What was once a sleepy fishing village has in the process matured into one of the best known luxury destinations in the world. Just a little along further the coast, Puerto Banús attracts high flyers with luxury yachts, perhaps popping in to the plethora of designer boutiques that line the streets of the marina.

The Costa del Sol coast offers many delights, from long, sandy beaches to a dazzling array of international restaurants, cool cocktail bars and designer shops and boutiques. However, even beyond that this surprising part of the world has so much more to offer for the discerning visitor or resident.

There are certain urbanisations whose names recur when speaking about the finest of privileged properties on the Costa del Sol. One that has become a regular in this rollcall of exclusivity is La Alquería, in the municipality of Benahavis. Hinting at the zone’s historical roots, La Alquería’s name derives from the Spanish word for ‘farmhouse’ – however, the resplendent properties in this select area are as far removed from a humble farmhouse as it is possible to find!

Possibly the most favoured residential location in Europe and without doubt the most sought after address on the Costa del Sol, Marbella’s Golden Mile is an avenue that is perfectly located and literally paved with luxurious property gems. The famous street that joins Marbella to the exclusive marina of Puerto Banús is watched over on one side by the breathtaking La Concha Mountain and hemmed beautifully on the other by the Mediterranean Sea. The Golden Mile is best known, and unsurpassed in the region, for offering exemplary real estate for those looking for the epitome in luxury living.

Elviria is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the Marbella area and is a favourite of locals and expats of all nations. Just a few minutes from the town centre, yet set in delightful pine-scented forests, it is a haven of peace and tranquillity with beautiful leafy streets leading down to some of the best beaches on the coast.

Although perhaps not that well known as some of its neighbouring urbanisations, La Alqueria, in the municipality of Benahavís is one of the most exciting up and coming areas. Loved especially by those who appreciate modern and contemporary architecture, La Alquería is home to some of the most inspirational homes on the Costa del Sol.