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.

5 bedroom villa is the epitome of aristocratic elegance, set back in elite enclave of Marbella

This property has all of the style, ambience and charm of an Andalucian cortijo from years gone by yet is it located in the heart of the super exclusive enclave that is Rocio de Nagueles, itself found languishing on Marbellas famous Golden Mile. Set within tranquil sub-tropical grounds protected and embraced by a plethora of mature trees, shrubbery and hedgerows, this residence is a nod towards its Spanish heritage at every turn. The unobtrusive driveway pulls you in and leads you up to the entrance of the property, through a quaint arch surrounded terrace and into its aristocratic interior. On this first floor is a fully equipped and recently renovated kitchen, extensive in its size, with a breakfast table at one end and surrounded by sleek white units interspersed by black countertops and stainless steel fixtures. Brightly lit both by natural light from plenty of kitchen windows and by the recessed lighting overhead. A separate dining room with seating for 10 around an elegant marble topped table offers a perfect place for relaxed dinners. Connected to the imposing living room its shares its warmth from the impressive fireplace standing proud in the corner. The living room is illuminated vastly through several large oval glass terrace doors leading out onto an almost ostentatious terrace overlooking the gardens and swimming pool. This terrace plays host to an exterior dining area adjacent to a chic sofa area where lazy afternoon hours can be wiled away in the shade. With its exterior wood burning fireplace, winter afternoons can also be spent alfresco. Off from the lounge an ornate balustraded staircase takes you upstairs where two stately double bedrooms await, both enjoying the privacy of ensuite bathrooms. Each of the bathrooms offers plenty of cupboard space, double sinks and vanities and never ending streams of natural light forging its way in through huge oval windows. The master suite opens out onto a regal terrace overlooking the private gardens and La Concha mountain. A further 3 huge bedrooms also feature with access to fantastic bathrooms all dressed in elegant understated marble and each offering its own innate sense of old style. One of the bedrooms has been adapted as a library, offering an old fashioned academic feel to the property. A separate guest apartment is also on offer complete with its own private secluded entrance. The terraces surrounding the property are grand yet conservative, adding to the patrician air that the property breathes out. Around the pool is a sharp gazebo offering respite from the summer sun and under which a dining area features. With another seating area adjacent and its outside kitchen and barbecue area, this is a sublimely tranquil corner of the residence and a million miles away from the busy urban life of Marbella. This is nothing short of spectacular with features that most of us either overlook in this modern world or have simply forgotten about - an Andalucian patio surprises you with its colorful coat of potted flowers and fountain standing proud in the centre, its almost ostentatious hallways leading throughout the property, the genteel wooden gazebo with seating set further across the lawns, the numerous seating arrangements on the terraces that snake around the property all enveloped within its genuine ambience of yesteryear. Just 5 minutes away from Marbella old town and a few minutes from stunning beaches and the Marbella promenade, this residence offers you the best of both worlds - the new and the old.

2.995.000 €

  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • Built. 704 m2
  • ref#WB1842

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