Golden Mile – a fabulous place to live

The Golden Mile is one of Marbella’s most sought after residential and commercial real estate destinations. All due to its location right in between the Marbella town centre and Puerto Banus.

How it all started

Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe founded the legendary Marbella Club Hotel in 1954. With that the former fishing village became a hot spot for the international jet set and started the image of Golden Mile as the main playground of the famous, rich and very rich. Today it remains one of the finest addresses in Europe. It is the among the most established and mature markets attracting “the upper echelons of society”. Among them Spanish and European aristocrats, Arabian sheikhs and kings, presidents, respectable politicians and businessmen, Hollywood stars.

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Gorgeous Golden mile beaches

Not surprisingly! This is a fabulous place to visit and even more fabulous place to live in, with the sparkling Mediterranean in front and dramatic Andalusian mountains behind, just minutes’ drive from the Old Centre of Marbella and chic&glam of Puerto Banús. Golden sand and sun, the most valuable in Europe palatial homes and real estate worth a whole lot of gold. The epitome of luxury, extravagance and opulence has it all. From luxury leisure facilities open from dusk till dawn to designer label boutiques and jewellers, manicured golf-courses, finest restaurants with international or traditional Spanish cuisine, from Michelin-starred places boasting the world-famous chefs and sommeliers to lovely cafés with gourmet treats. Golden Mile is not a location, it’s a lifestyle!

The mountainside part of the Golden Mile offers lovely villas, townhouses and plots. They have stunning coastal views in areas such as Cascada de Camojan, Sierra Blanca, Marbella Hill Club, Las Lomas del Marbella Club, El Vicario, La Carolina, Rocío de Nagueles or Río Verde to name a few.

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Golden Mile – class and style

Originally the term defined the areas immediately adjacent to the N-340 road from Marbella to Puerto Banus.  It also includes Saudi Arabia’s King Fahad’s residence, and the Don Pepe, Marbella Club and Puente Romano Hotels. With time the term extended to areas in the hills above Marbella such as Rocio de Nagueles and Sierra Blanca.

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Golden Mile

The area has been keeping its class and style over the years and elegance to perfection. Many original buildings had a radical reconstruction for ultimate comfort and technology. They do still maintain its old charm, which enhance the day-to-day living experience.

Seaside and hill areas are divided by the palm-lined 8km boulevard stretching from Marbella to Puerto Banús, with iconic Marbella Club and Puente Romano hotels attracting crème de la crème from all over the world, business centres, Royal Mosque and residential complex Playa Esmeralda. Completely developed beachside of Golden Mile (1st line) boasts stunning beachfront villas (mega-exclusive up to 80 million euros), apartments and townhouses in Las Torres, Rio Verde and Puente Romano.

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Golden Mile villa in Marbella

This spectacular Golden Mile villa is located in one of the most exclusive locations in Marbella.

The Golden Mile, one of the most luxurious residential areas in Marbella, lies to the west of the resort along the Mediterranean coast. It stretches for slightly over a mile from Puerto Banus in the west to the edge of the centre of Marbella in the east.

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Golden Mile views from the Mediterranean

The best word to describe the Golden Mile in Marbella is luxury. Here you’ll find the best hotels in Marbella and some of the resort’s most expensive properties. You will also find, lots of tropical gardens, exclusive restaurants and shops, and probably the nicest seafront promenade on the Costa del Sol.

High-end tourism in Marbella began on the Golden Mile when Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe opened the Marbella Club Hotel in 1954. A long list of celebrities and royalty began to visit Marbella and many built or purchased property in the area around Marbella Club. These glamorous residences gave their name to the Golden Mile. Over 60 years later, the area continues to attract la crème de la crème from high society. As a result some of the world’s rich and famous have homes here.

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The main areas for your Golden Mile Villa

To the west you will find the world-famous Olivia Valere nightclub plus two popular establishments for higher education – Les Roches International School of Hotel Management and the American College of Marbella.

The eastern section between El Ancón and Marbella houses some of the most luxurious properties and hotels on the Costa del Sol. The most prestigious of the 5-star hotels in Marbella are located here: Puente Romano and Marbella Club. Both have exceptional facilities including beach clubs, spas and Mediterranean gardens. Puente Romano is also home to the renowned Puente Romano Tennis Club that hosts world-class tournaments and in the summer, concerts and events. Marina Puente Romano offers high-end frontline beach apartments in landscaped Japanese and Persian gardens.

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Lovely views from your terrace

Michelin-star holder Dani García also owns two restaurants on the Golden Mile – Dani García Restaurante and Bibo, both at Puente Romano Hotel.

The sloping terrain means that most properties on the Golden Mile have sea views. In addition, many also enjoy panoramic views of the Sierra Blanca mountain range that backs the resort to the north.

The centre of Marbella is literally a five-minute drive from the Golden Mile. The same applies to Puerto Banus. In fact, both are so near you can walk there along the pleasant seafront promenade.

Some of the best beaches in Marbella lie along the Golden Mile. They are mostly sand and can be surprisingly quiet even in high season. A succession of good beach bars and restaurants line the seafront promenade.

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Glorious Golden Mile Beach Villa

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Have your own patio at your Golden Mile villa!

Perfect for family holidays, with all beach, sports, tennis and golfing activities at your disposal.

The main door of this Golden Mile villa leads onto a beautiful courtyard with a central fountain. The covered walkway on three sides leads to one of the guest suites. Guest cloakroom and the spacious living room with French windows will lead you out onto the covered terrace overlooking the pool, landscaped gardens and the Mediterranean. There is a separate dining room and kitchen.

With 4 beautiful bedroom suites it can comfortably accommodate up to 8 adults.

Master suite on the upper floor has en-suite bathroom and terrace. There is air conditioning in the master bedroom and there is also another small room on this level with one bad. This room can also be used as a massage room.

You will find 3 guest suites on the ground floor with 2 of them sharing  a bathroom. There is also a charming fireplace for you there.

This Golden Mile villa is  surrounded by terraced areas. It also has a beautiful family sized swimming pool enjoying wonderful views to the coast.

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Your villa on the Golden Mile

Undoubtedly one of Marbella’s most exclusive residences, the property is perfectly positioned within a 15 minute stroll from Puerto Banús Marina. It is home of the world’s superyachts, boutiques, luxury brand shops, bars and restaurants.

There are steps in the glorious garden giving you direct access to the promenade and the beach.

The villa also has daily maid service.

This is a truly unique villa that offers space and style. It is all combined with magnificent views for a truly relaxing break with friends of family.

You can make a reservation or take a look at more photos of this villa here.

Or you can find some other great villas on the Golden Mile in our catalog!