Marbella centre

MARBELLA

Living in Marbella City Centre: lifestyle, benefits, and what to do

Marbella is synonymous with glamour, happiness, fun, and quality of life. It’s a cosmopolitan city attracting both national and international interest, whether for permanent living or vacations. In fact, it was chosen as the best European destination in 2024 by European Best Destinations, a travel and culture website visited by millions of travelers from 172 countries.

Marbella City Centre, the central district of the city, stands out for its vibrant lifestyle, beautiful golden sandy beaches, a marina with top-notch nightclubs and restaurants, a promenade with views of Morocco and Gibraltar, and countless other qualities and unique features.

Marbella City Centre is bordered to the west by the exclusive Golden Mile and to the east by Marbella East, an area comprising Elviria, Cabopino, and Los Monteros. This part of the Costa del Sol is nestled on the Mediterranean coast and at the foothills of Sierra Blanca.

why live in Marbella city centre?

Marbella City Centre boasts a privileged, vibrant location full of life, with two exceptional beaches: Playa del Cable and Playa de Venus. This area is adorned with several parks and tree-lined plazas, featuring charming cafes and exquisite pastry shops. Additionally, there are traditional tapas bars and elegant restaurants offering a varied gastronomic selection suitable for all tastes and budgets.

Furthermore, Marbella is home to art galleries, luxury boutiques, and a wide range of top-notch shops and professional services. Its main attractions include the historic Old Town and the spectacular promenade, which together represent two of the city’s most dazzling jewels.

Benefits of Living in Marbella City Centre

Privileged Climate

With over 300 days of sunshine a year and mild temperatures throughout the seasons, Marbella is ideal for enjoying the outdoors at any time.

Quality of Life

The city combines tranquility and dynamism, with high security, an attractive natural environment, and a wide range of services.

International Community

Marbella is cosmopolitan, with a rich cultural, educational, and social offering, including international schools and cultural centers.

Investment Opportunity

Marbella’s real estate market is very attractive, with constant demand and high profitability, making it a focal point for global investors.

Main Areas of Marbella City Centre

Old Town

Known for its narrow cobblestone streets and white Andalusian-style houses, it offers a unique space to enjoy the region’s history, nightlife, gastronomy, and numerous shops.

Avenida del Mar

Connects the old town with the promenade and marina, bustling with life, nightclubs, and restaurants. It features an outdoor collection of Salvador Dalí sculptures.

Avenida de Ricardo Soriano

The main artery of Marbella, leading to the Golden Mile, filled with all types of establishments like the municipal market, gyms, restaurants, cafes, shops, and medical clinics.

What to Do in Marbella City Centre

Water Sports

Activities include windsurfing, kayaking, paddle surfing, scuba diving, and jet skiing, among others. The marina has numerous establishments for water sports.

Gyms and Spas

Numerous gyms and spas are available for maintaining physical wellness and relaxation.

Shopping

Marbella is perfect for shopping, from clothing to furniture, featuring large shopping centers with prestigious brands and small artisanal shops.

Shopping Center La Cañada

Houses over 150 establishments, including clothing stores, restaurants, cafes, beauty salons, a cinema, a large supermarket, Leroy Merlin, and an Apple Store.

Museums, Art Galleries, and Theaters

Marbella hosts numerous museums and art galleries, such as the Museum of Spanish Contemporary Engraving, and a municipal theater with performances throughout the year.

Parks

There are several parks to relax or clear your mind, like Parque de la Alameda and El Capricho, known for their variety of trees.

Nightlife

Marbella offers numerous clubs and discos for all musical tastes, particularly concentrated in the marina. Playa Padre, a beach club on Playa del Cable, is one of the most exclusive and renowned.

Clinics and Hospitals

Marbella has excellent medical services, with several municipal medical centers, numerous private clinics, and the Quirón Hospital. It also hosts some of Spain’s most renowned plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine clinics.

Culinary Experiences

Marbella City Centre offers a wide variety of restaurants to enjoy all kinds of culinary delights, including exquisite

Cultural Activities and Festivals

The center hosts several festivals and events throughout the year, such as the Marbella Carnival in February and Holy Week celebrations in March and May, with nationally renowned processions.

Spectacular fully renovated five bedroom villa located in La Merced, bordering Marbella's Golden Mile

Spectacular fully renovated five bedroom villa located in La Merced, bordering Marbella's Golden Mile. Close to the beach and some of the best leisure amenities. This property consists of three levels plus a solarium. The ground floor offers an open plan living room with fireplace and dining area. The kitchen has been renovated to a high standard including all high-end appliances. On this level, there are also two bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms, a guest toilet and separate laundry room. Leading from the living area you will find the main terrace showcasing the beautiful garden and large pre heated swimming pool. On the first floor, there are three additional bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, including the master suite with separate dressing room and a private terrace with jacuzzi. The upper level features a solarium with shower area and stunning views. The lower level of this incredible villa includes a TV room, climate controlled wine cellar, storage room, spa, sauna, gym and Turkish Bath. There is a private garage with space for two cars. Other features include, underfloor heating, air conditioning, private lift, automated glass doors and an electric car charger.

5.870.000 €

  • 5 Beds
  • 7 Baths
  • Built. 875 m2
  • ref#5000MLV

Villa for sale in Marbella, Costa del Sol

Absolutely epic candle with explosive (and elevated) views to the sea, the valley, and the dawn! Ideally located in La Mairena (Monte Elviria), with a plot of 2043 m2 with total privacy! The main floor (in the living room) is enhanced with very high ceilings of two heights and extends about 561 m2 built inside + terraces! The villa has 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, has a cinema room, office, gym, sauna, music room, games room, and much more. The kitchen opens to the pool and the beautiful views! The gardens are extensive, with swimming pool, jacuzzi, barbecue area, and views that can never be obstructed! Among the many attributes there is also an underground garage for two cars, underfloor heating throughout the house, and a maximum quality of construction (included structure)! A very special opportunity with enormous potential up!

2.245.000 €

  • 5 Beds
  • 8 Baths
  • Built. 910 m2
  • ref#R4783534

Charismatic residence in Marbella combines Andalucian flair with timeless elegance and charm

Stepping inside the perimeter of this mansion set within the leafy tree lined streets in Marbella is akin to stepping into an elegant Andalucian cortijo that exudes all the charm of a British country house. 

Meticulously kept gardens, designed by the British landscape designer Christopher Masson, surround the property, showcasing a personal selection of flora and fauna interspersed with Bourguignon flowers. Private terraces all around the property are caressed by extensive greenery, offering shade from the Spanish sun and creating tranquil enclaves in which one can relax. 

There are courtyards with wooden benches offering vantage points to take in the mountain and garden views all of which are protected by immense palm trees and edged by immaculately trimmed grass verges. 

The property boasts 5 sumptuous bedroom suites, all interlinked by library lined hallways and all offering the luxurious privacy of an ensuite bathroom. Cleverly, each bathroom has been succinctly designed and dressed to delicately mirror the color palette of the bedrooms interior thereby creating an illusion of uniformity and grace. The bedrooms all showcase deluxe parquet floors which complement the soft furnishings and gently reflect the natural light coming in through the balcony terrace glass doors. 

 The living areas on the ground floor are delicately sumptuous, elegant and resplendent in their orientation and decoration, with plush sofas interspersed with bright eye catching cushions and high ceilings creating a lofty and airy ambience. Open working fireplaces are found in each living room offering warmth during winter months. 

 The 10 seater dining room offers views out onto the terraces and gardens that surround the swimming pool from both sides, via extensively set glass windows and doors. 

 Adjacent is the immense kitchen complete with an AGA style oven, island unit and separate breakfast area. The entire room is illuminated through impressive glass terraces doors and via beautiful spacious windows. Delicately decorated in light wood throughout showing tones of ivory, cream, summer greens and gingham checks, the kitchen gives you a feeling of pure nostalgia and comfort from the moment you walk in. 

On the basement floor, there is a magnificent cinema room, extensive wine cellar, generous laundry room, a utilitarian bedroom, several storerooms and a vast private garage that can house up to 4 vehicles. 

 This mansion is nothing short of being breathtakingly beautiful in a classy, stylish and elegant manner. Engineered by Proinsermant, brought to life by Jaime Parade, a jet set designer, accompanied by his trusted architect Cesar de Leyva and furnished throughout by Nicole Fabre, this residence is exquisite.

 Set in some of the most immaculate and resplendent grounds, housing a heated saltwater pool that is surrounded by lavishly appointed lounging and dining areas, all shaded by majestic palm trees, shrubbery and flowerbeds, this is an almost perfect mix of Andalucian flair combined with British country charm and charisma.

5.300.000 €

  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • Built. 829 m2
  • ref#WB1689