Marbella town as a luxury lifestyle option

When people speak of Marbella, its lifestyle and its properties, they often refer to the residential urbanisations that surround the actual town. These include areas with luxury beachside apartments and villas that spread alongside the coastline, attractive suburbs that follow golf courses inland and the country clubs that offer a country chic lifestyle in the foothills above Marbella town.

There is also a more urban environment in the highly popular glamour spot of Puerto Banús, close to beach clubs, shops, nightlife and the famous marina, but what about Marbella town itself? The area connecting the two is one of the most glamorous addresses in Europe; indeed, the palm tree-lined avenue known as the Golden Mile is home to some of the most opulent villas and penthouses on the Mediterranean – and it finds its natural extension into Marbella proper.

The Golden Mile officially becomes the town just beyond the Pirulí, a ‘Copper Tower’ that marks the entrance to Avenida Ricardo Soriano, Marbella’s main avenue. Between here and the sea you will find some of the most exclusive apartments in the entire area. Luxurious and close to the beach, they also offer a touch of urban chic with all the shops, restaurants and bustling life of downtown Marbella right on your doorstep.

Peaceful, private and exclusive, yet also within walking distance of beaches, lively shopping streets and pretty little shaded squares, this area is home to luxurious apartment buildings set upon leafy streets with an inward focus on private subtropical gardens with swimming pool and often spa, gym and concierge service. The sea views from this setting are among the best, and while many predict that future development will continue to follow the valleys and foothills around Marbella, there will also be a new trend back into town.

The latter will appeal especially to sophisticated younger and older buyers who enjoy luxury and style but like to be close to all the life, atmosphere and amenities that this elegant town has to offer. It won’t be long, therefore, before newly reconstructed apartments and penthouses become available in Marbella’s centre – offering its famous lifestyle accompanied with a seductive touch of big city chic.