Living in Marbella — Golden Mile Glamour, Puerto Banús & Golf Valley Living (2025)

Why choose Marbella?

  • Iconic coastline and promenade, five-star services, dining and shopping.

  • International schools and healthcare; easy A-7/AP-7 access.

  • Strong year-round rental demand and liquid resale market.

  • Wide choice of micro-areas, from beachfront to hillside sea views.

Areas of interest in Marbella

  • Old Town (Casco Antiguo) — Whitewashed lanes around Plaza de los Naranjos, boutiques and cafés.

  • Golden Mile — Prestigious beachfront/second-line residences between Marbella Centre and Puerto Banús; luxury apartments and villas.

  • Puerto Banús & Nueva Andalucía — Marina lifestyle plus the Golf Valley (Las Brisas, Aloha, Los Naranjos): apartments, townhouses and villas near top courses.

  • Sierra Blanca & Nagüeles — Hillside villas and apartments with panoramic sea views, close to schools and the centre.

  • Guadalmina Alta & Baja / San Pedro — Family-friendly areas with golf, beach access and services.

  • East Marbella (Río Real, Los Monteros, Las Chapas, El Rosario, Elviria, Cabopino) — Dunes, pine forests and some of the best beaches; attractive new developments around Santa Clara, Los Monteros and Cabopino.

  • Marbella Centre — Walk-to-everything living: renovated apartments near the paseo marítimo.

Property types you’ll find
Sea-view apartments and penthouses • Golf-front villas and townhouses • Beachside homes on the Golden Mile and East Marbella • Contemporary new developments with shared pools and amenities.

Who’s buying in Marbella?
A global mix of families, professionals and second-home buyers — notably from Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Scandinavia and the UK — valuing lifestyle, services and connectivity.

Living the Marbella lifestyle
Morning walks on the promenade, tapas in the Old Town, afternoons at beach clubs or Playa de Nagüeles, golf in the Golf Valley, hiking La Concha, and sunset strolls around Puerto Banús.

Why buy with Olala Properties?
We match you with the right Marbella micro-area and development — from boutique Old-Town homes to modern sea-view apartments — with clear guidance on pricing, rentals and licensing. Multilingual support (EN/FR/NL/ES).

Find your haven in Marbella
Ready to explore? We’ll help you shortlist the best streets, communities and new launches for your needs.