Buying a property in Cabopino, Marbella

Why buy Property in Cabopino?

Firstly you would buy property in Cabopino because it is unbelievably green. This is due to all the woodland and several golf courses that surround it. In the heat of summer, this refreshing backdrop adds a real touch of coolness to this rather ‘cool’ and trendy area. Then there is the famous beach 1,500m long and 25m wide. It starts at the charming Cabopino port at and finishes with the Artola dunes at the other.

These dunes protect the beach and the dunes themselves are a legally protected spot for that reason. Being new to the area you might want to make a note that the beach area around the dunes is ‘clothing optional’. Therefore if you have children with you, perhaps an area of the beach closer to the port is preferable.

We have quite a few properties available in Cabopino, take a look at them!

Buying property in Cabopino

The townhouses at Residencial Cabopino are south and west facing, which gives them the maximum amount of sunlight possible. The modern kitchens are fully fitted with Bosch appliances and each has a solarium with amazing views of the area’s numerous golf courses, the sea and mountains. Access to the beach is only 15-minutes on foot and the centre of Marbella is only 10km from the development. On top of all this, we’ve paid great attention to the details, such as the pretty terraces, the communal pool and security, including providing every property with a reinforced security front door. Furthermore, the basement space offers the potential for installing a home gym or further bedrooms.

Cabopino port — Lovely Cabopino yacht and boat port

The Cabopino beach life

Cabopino is famous for its natural setting, and its sand dunes.

The beach is probably one of the big reasons why people buy property in Cabopino. The coastal area has there are so many activities on offer. For example, there’s beach volleyball, football and frisbee on offer. It’s also very well located for shops, schools and restaurants in neighbouring Las Chapas or Elviria.

Indeed, one of Cabopino’s beach chiringuitos is highly recommended for being family-friendly, and that is Andy’s beach bar. It offers a variety of Spanish and internal dishes at very reasonable prices. And, when you’re looking for a restaurant that always delivers great food, then Da Bruno’s Italian restaurant near Cabopino marina is reliably excellent.

Boat lovers that buy property in Cabopino will love the tiny marina that has moorings for 169 yachts. There is also a good assortment of bars and other types of restaurants here as well.

cabopino beach — Famous Cabopino sand beaches

One of the attractions of Cabopino is that it is only a 25-minute drive to Málaga airport, making it a great location for those residents who need to travel frequently. That’s one reason this exclusive development of two and three—bedroomed townhouses with perfect location for anyone looking for a spacious home at an excellent price. Plus, they are frontline golf!

Needless to say, the villas in Cabopino are selling pretty fast. So don’t hesitate. Get in touch with us and arrange a viewing, we’re sure you’ll want to make a home here.

Take a look at the properties available in the area of Cabopino for your perfect holiday!

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Modern style villa in Nueva Andalucia

Nueva Andalucia

Nueva Andalucia is one of the Coast’s most popular residential areas. Buying a villa in Nueva Andalucia is the best investment and it is easy to see why.

Buying a villa in Nueva Andalucia, you can be sure you will have amazing sightseeing opportunities and local activities.. At the heart of Nueva Andalucia lies a bullring that is often used for concerts. It is also the hub for the Saturday market that draws residents and tourists from far and wide. North of it you’ll find Central Plaza. It is a popular meeting place filled with restaurants, bars, clothes stores, hairdressers, a gym and other businesses. This is just one of the locations in the area where you will find a hive of activity.

To the west and you’ll arrive at the Casino Marbella and the Andalucia Plaza hotel, both of them popular with residents and visitors alike. These landmarks of Nueva Andalucia are full of places to eat. They range from the healthy food concept of Terra Sana, to the traditional Italian of Regina’s and an Argentine grill appropriately called Porterhouse after its signature steak.
From here, go east to the area known as Aloha and you’ll find tapas bars and champagne bars. Nobody could claim that they can’t find anything to eat (or drink) in Nueva Andalucia.

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las brisas golf nueva andalucia — Las Brisas residential area in Nueva Andalucia

Las Brisas – aristocrat of the golf valley in Marbella

Among all the residential areas this villa in Nueva Andalucia is located in the most exclusive one – Las Brisas.

It is a highly exclusive and well-established area defined by its famous golf course, Las Brisas is positioned in the heart of Nueva Andalucía.

One of the most sought after residential parts of Marbella, the area is home to not just renowned golf clubs but also a good collection of restaurants, shops and health and racket clubs. With the beaches in front and the foothills of the coastal mountain range behind, this is a sub-tropical valley in which Las Brisas takes pride of place as the aristocrat of the Valley.

The Real Club de Golf Las Brisas is therefore not surprisingly one of the leading clubs of its kind in the country. A private club, it has a membership list that reads like a who’s who of prominent names from Madrid, Britain, Scandinavia and other regions of Europe. Members take particular pride in this club, which ranks among the best maintained in the Marbella area and features a Robert Trent Jones Sr. course, beautifully adorned with carefully selected subtropical plants and trees.

Luxury modern style villa in Nueva Andalucia

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

villa, pool, garden — Villa ground floor with garden and pool views

This 6 bedroom villa has also been recently refurbished, to create a wonderful contemporary family home. The property is in a gated community, which enjoys 24 hours security, a tennis club. It is close to Las Brisas Golf course, allowing the property to have amazing panoramic views from the roof terrace.

It has a stand-out design and offers enough space and amenities for up to 6-12 guests to share in complete comfort.

The property oversees a large open living/dining area, with more than one reception area. From there you have access to the covered terraces, through expensive large glass doors. There are 3 spacious bedrooms on this level, all of them being en-suite bathrooms. The master suite with ensuite bathroom has a special design with open dressing room. You will also have access to your own large private terrace.

As you would also expect for a villa of this size there are extensive outdoor terraces. There is also a fabulous well-kept garden that serves to show off the pool sitting in center-stage, the star of the show.

villa, bedroom — Gorgeous bedrooms at your disposal in the villa

The villa also features an independent guest apartment with 2 bedrooms. The garden area is great for entertaining. It has beautifully landscaped gardens, as well as a calming pool area, which is next to the main covered terrace. There you can also find a barbecue/outdoor kitchen area.

Its hard to take your eyes off the magnificent views through the panoramic windows when you first enter the house. However, the whole villa is warm and welcoming, with furnishings having bee meticulously chosen to fill each space with care.

Look up the availability of this villa if you liked it!

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17th July 2018

Stylish villa in Benahavis

Benahavís

This village on the Costa del Sol is characterised by its mountainous surroundings with rivers crossing the stunning valleys. As a result it is easy to find a picturesque luxury home with beautiful views. Despite its inland location, Benahavis is just a short distance from the coast and beaches. The amazing position of some of the prestigious properties, for example those situated in the area of El Madroñal, ensures spectacular panoramas over the sea and countryside. The diversity of the surroundings attracts many international buyers who are also attracted by the exclusive properties which boast large private gardens and grounds. There are ten excellent golf courses, 5-star spas and sunshine for 320 days a year as well as a rich historical heritage, all of which make this a wonderful choice for those looking for a luxury home with spectacular scenery.

Where Marbella offers glamour and refinement, the area surrounding Benahavis has become the destination of choice for famous visitors, chosen by Michelle Obama for her trip to Andalucia, as well as the annual setting for charity events organised by stars like Antonio Banderas and Eva Longoria.

Marbella’s smaller sibling San Pedro is the main town serving the area, and provides a very down to earth alternative to Marbella that’s within easy striking distance. A lively little town full of Andalusian ambience, it serves the buzzing residential areas like Guadalmina and La Quinta, as well as villas in the luxury suburbs of Benahavis with exclusive addresses of Los Flamingos, El Madroñal, La Zagaleta, Los Arqueros and Atalaya.

Villa in Benahavis

This villa in Benahavis is located in the very exclusive neighbourhood of Puerto del Capitan, Benahavis. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, golf courses and views to the ocean, it is clear why the area is famous. There are several different plots of different size and orientation to choose from, when deciding on this marvellous villa in Benahavis. A striking design that uses the drama of the angle to create a unique villa to take advantage of this beautiful plot.

benahavis villa — Villa exterior from the air

Flooded with natural light, the internal spaces have a cool, contemporary chic with double height living areas to ensure an imposing ambiance. Distributed over 3 levels with a 1200 m2 plot the space is plentiful.

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Details

The ground floor comprises of a large living area with double height ceilings. It also features a beautiful working designer fireplace. This leads out onto a very large terrace with TV projector screen for entertainment. A smaller sitting room enjoying the same views over the swimming pool and down to the sea. There is also one bedroom and toilette. The living room leads to a lovely fully fitted and equipped modern kitchen, a breakfast bar and a full dining table.

The upper floor is entirely for the master suite. It has a spacious dressing room and large bathroom with south facing Jacuzzi bath and huge window. An ample private terrace finishes off this level. The semi-basement level consists of additional 2 bedrooms with 1 bathroom. A second living room has dining area and fully fitted and equipped kitchen with breakfast bar. It also has natural light and private entrance to the gardens.

The property includes a covered car space for 2 cars. This villa in Benahavis is surrounded by terraced areas. It also has a beautiful family-sized swimming pool enjoying wonderful views to the coast.

The community is gated and set just behind San Pedro town with easy access to the highway. Set in a calm area of villas and family homes.

If you liked the villa, check the availability and go ahead and rent it!

15th July 2018

Activities on the Costa del Sol

Go to the ports!

Visit the famous Puerto Banus in Marbella first thing to do among the activities on the Costa del Sol.

The Costa del Sol ports include Malaga, Benalmadena, Cabopino, Puerto Banus, Estepona Sotogrande and Duquesa. There are trips on catamarans, speed boats and sail boats. There is even a glass bottom boat trip from the modern port of Malaga. The Costa del Sol really does have something to keep everyone entertained.

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Active sport

The Ascari race track near Marbella

For adults looking for something more exciting among the activities on the Costa del Sol then you can try rock climbing, hiking, quad biking or you can even drive a Lotus or F1 car at Ascari Race Resort in Ronda. For those who are lucky enough to own property in Marbella there are a lot of gyms including outdoor gym groups specialising in bootcamps on the beach and by the river.

Wonderful green parks

There are a lot of beautifully maintained public parks in and around Malaga and Marbella. Two that spring to mind are Parque de la Paloma in Benalmadena and Parque de la Batería in Torremolinos. Parque de la Paloma has a boating lake and lots of grassy hills to lie on. It boasts the odd statue for children to play with dotted about and a children’s play area as well as wild rabbits, hens, peacocks and guinea pigs. There is a tower offering views along the Torremolinos coastline. There’s a boating lake, and a huge children’s play area including trampolines and flumes.

park marbella — Parque de la Constitución in Marbella

Water Activities on the Costa del Sol

When the children finish school for the summer it’s a sign that the summer is in full swing on the Costa del Sol. If you own a property in Marbella there are lots of activities to choose from to make your summer fun. Water based activities are extremely popular in these hot summer months when you need to cool off.

Castles

There is a of castles around the Costa del Sol. The Gibralfaro in Malaga overlooks the east side of the city and awards walkers amazing views by day or night. There is also a large castle in Fuengirola called Castillo de Sohail. You can visit the castle or hire it for special events such as weddings. There is a tiny castle in Benalmadena called Colomares Castle that has a fairy castle type of appearance. This area has a lot of history and there are a lot of castles and old towers to visit within a short drive of each other.

Family activities

For families there are so many unusual and diverse activities on the Costa del Sol that have been set up for the tourism industry. The Crocodile Park near Marbella is a wonderful day out for both adults and children. You can sleep in a Massai hut in Selwo Aventura Park close to the tigers and bears. You could visit Fuengirola zoo at night in the summer. Be daring and visit the Crocodile Park in Torremolinos. Why not go down to Benalmadena’s Puerto Marina to the Sealife centre to view the underwater delights from many parts of the world and then cool off with a drink in The Ice Bar. Benalmadena also boasts Tivoli World amusement park. It’s also where you can find the Selwo Marina park with dolphins, sealions and penguins. And there is also a cable car up the mountain where you can enjoy a falconry show or just enjoy the views of the coast which are just simply stunning.

What to do when it is raining

If you are a family who wants to get out of the sun for a bit of a break, there are a lot of indoor play centres. Most are not as big as the ones you might come across in the UK but they all offer a good opportunity for parents to grab a coffee while the kids wear themselves out jumping and climbing in safe and colourful areas. If you have some adventurous children you might like to take a look at Aventura Amazonia in Marbella. They have a treetop assault course with harnesses and zip lines to explore.

Beach activities on the Costa del Sol

Many beaches are becoming more and moreequipped with fun activities. It’s not uncommon to see canoes but now there are also banana boat rides, jet skis, kite surfing, motor boat hire. There is a wonderful parque Fluvial on the beach in Fuengirola. The park offers a basketball court, table tennis area, pedalo swans and a bike track with bike hire service.

In order to make your holiday even more better, we offer a great catalog of holiday properties in Marbella!

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Moving to Marbella

Nowadays, Spain is still one of the most favourable destinations for people wishing to relocate abroad. In particular moving to Marbella seems to be a popular choice. People’s motive for emigrating varies enormously. Many desire for a much warmer climate, some see more opportunities abroad. Others want to provide their family a better standard of living. Some may simply be pursuing a dream property for sale in Marbella with the aim of retiring abroad.

Buying property for moving in Marbella

Buying a property for sale in Marbella and moving to Marbella isn’t a complicated step, as long as you plan your new life ahead and know how the system works. Moving to Marbella can be a success if you do your homework and prepare thoroughly.

However, a surprising number of people launch themselves into their new life with not much more than a vague idea that the ‘grass is greener’. It doesn’t matter how cosmopolitan you may well be. Always keep in mind that this is not just a couple of weeks’ holiday. Be realistic. Ask yourself the tough questions, which will, of course, differ according to your personal circumstances.

In summary the prospect of buying a property for sale in Marbella and relocating to Spain may seem at first quite overwhelming. However bear in mind thousands of people do so each year and with great success. Take our professional advice on as many areas as possible, thus ensuring you are in possession of all the applicable and relevant facts.

Moving to Marbella with children

Making the huge decision of buying a property for sale in Marbella and embarking on a new life in Spain is a major decision for anyone. Particularly those with children, especially teenagers, since they are being taken away from their natural setting, friends and school. The key to make this transition smooth and ensuring your child settles is to ensure you are aware of all the common difficulties and drawbacks which face families when relocating to Spain.

Kids Marbella — Moving with kids to Marbella

Some people who relocate do their own international removals. Some buy a caravan to tow, some buy an old van drive themselves all the way down to Marbella.

Generally, the younger your children are the more likely they are to settle in Spain.

It is understood young children adjust quickly and without difficulty to almost any change of circumstances as long as they are in a loving and secure family environment. Young children, especially pre-school years are able to grasp a new language with great ease. They have the ability to make new friends with no trouble, and they adapt smoothly to a different routine and climate.

Unfortunately older children, especially those in their teenage years are more likely to suffer with adjustment problems. Problems such as homesickness, loneliness and feelings of inadequacy particularly in the school environment. This is predominantly due to them not being fluent in the Spanish language from the beginning. Therefore it is vital from the beginning to decide whether or not to send your child to a private or international school rather than a local state school. If you can afford to send your child to a private or international school you will obviously need to do some comprehensive research and explore the different options available.

Moving your pets with you to Spain

Buying a property for sale in Marbella and relocating with your pets is another key concern form many individuals wishing to move to Spain. A pet is a member of the family, and therefore should be treated as such. Moving to Marbella with your family pet from the UK or Ireland is actually a relatively easy process. As long as all the paperwork is in order it should be easy sailing!

pets marbella — Moving with pets to Marbella

Firstly they will require a European Pet Passport (EU Pet Passport). This allows for qualifying domestic animals to freely cross the borders in Europe.

The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) provides for qualifying domestic pets to travel to and from the UK without undergoing quarantine. This is however providing they are correctly identified and vaccinated pet animals.

With all those tips in mind, you certainly will like Marbella. Take a look at our properties to make your move easier!

12th July 2018

Spectacular villa in Marbella

A jewel on the Golden Mile, this Five Star luxury villa in Marbella, provides discerning clients with total privacy.

Nueva Andalucia

Nueva Andalucia urbanization is located just above Port Banus, in the area called “West Marbella”.

puerto banus — Puerto Banus from the sky

It is a beautiful green area in Marbella. The place and style of it chose Jose Banus. He built the fashionable port of Banus, La Campana area and also the Catholic church.

Nueva Andalucia – a very attractive place for tourists and for permanent residents for lots of reasons.

Private villas and apartment buildings of Nueva Andalucia are all in the same style, characteristic for Southern Spain. Residential complexes built in recent years, harmoniously fit into the overall look, preserving its individuality. Here you will find interesting examples of Berber architecture – laconic, exotic, deliberately simple in its execution, but the Andalusian style prevails, which did not lose its original unique Moroccan influence and enriched by European chic. In terms of color, white and warm tones of yellow ocher prevail.

In the heart of this area there is an attractive place for walking with children and family picnics – the Las Tortugas lake, where turtles and waterfowl live. Near the lake, several new residential complexes have been built – modern architectural ensembles, with large-size apartments and excellent planning, all amenities and 24-hour security.

The pleasant and calm area of Nueva Andalucia, is located just a short drive from the glamorous harbor of Banus, and is perfectly adapted for a comfortable life and it is also a favorite place for Scandinavians and Englishmen, as well as families of famous Argentine businessmen and football players.

If you’d like to know more about Nueva Andalucia, read our article on this topic.

Villa in Marbella

This delightful villa in Marbella is very close to the beach, and only 15 minutes walk to world famous, luxury marina – Puerto Banus. The golden beach, restaurants and cafes are just 5 minutes away. And yet, the villa is enclosed by manicured gardens, private swimming pool, sun terraces & BBQ. There are also outside living room spaces, one poolside, one kitchen side and a large living room inside, one lounge area by the front door.

villa rent nueva andalucia — Villa exterior

With 4 beautiful bedroom suites, and one extra children’s bedroom, this villa in Marbella can comfortably accommodate up to 8 adults, plus two children.

Perfect for family holidays, with all beach, sports, tennis and golfing activities at your disposal. The town of San Pedro de Alcantara is also within walking distance.

The villa is rented on a self-catering basis, however, we can provide you with excellent companies that will provide chauffeurs, daily chefs, cleaning services, and party catering if needed.

All bedrooms are very spacious and elegantly finished in modern style. Three of them are open to the garden and dispose of en suite bathrooms. The fourth has a separate bathroom. The fifth is great for children with bunk beds.

The exceptional master bedroom has a log fireplace, two dressing areas, and a splendid white marble bathroom.

All bedrooms have WIFI access and air conditioning.

Green zone

The garden is a green oasis of tranquility, with spacious lawn area great for children to play. There is also a private swimming pool with sunbathing area around it.

The villas’ covered terraces offer cool dining and lounging areas in the shade.

Dining and Entertaining

There is a well equipped kitchen for self-catered meals, which can be served indoors at the dining table, or on the outdoor dining terrace in the garden.

On the other terrace there is a gas barbeque, for al fresco meals in the garden.

There are various terrace areas to sit with a glass of wine and enjoy the calm of the verdant garden.

The living room has a large fireplace for winter evenings, with a TV screen above so you can watch movies and sports. International IP TV gives a varied selection of TV Channels.

Location

The villa in Marbella is located halfway between Puerto Banus and San Pedro Alcantara, on the beachside of the main road access, the N-340.

It is within an area Azalea Playa, just a few minutes walk from Lorea Playa.

It is undoubtedly one of Marbella’s most exclusive residences. This property has a perfect location within a 15 minute stroll of the glittering Puerto Banús Marina. It is home of the world’s superyachts, boutiques, luxury brand shops, bars and restaurants.

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8th July 2018

Nueva Andalucia – Golf Valley

Nueva Andalucia is an urbanization between Marbella Golden Mile and San Pedro de Alcantara. Just above Port Banus, in the area called “West Marbella”.

New Andalusia (Nueva Andalucia) is a beautiful green area in Marbella, the place and style of which created Jose Banus. He built the famous port of Banus, La Campana area and also the Catholic church.

Nueva Andalucia views valley — Nueva Andalucia valley

Nueva Andalucia – a perfect place for tourists and for locals.

It is a very attractive place for tourists and for locals for lots of reasons. First of all, private villas and apartment buildings of Nueva Andalucia are in the same style, typical for Southern Spain. Residential complexes built in recent years, nicely fit into the overall look, preserving its uniqueness. Here you will find interesting examples of Berber architecture – laconic, exotic, simple in its execution. Nonetheless the Andalusian style prevails, which did not lose its Moroccan influence and was enriched by European chic. As a result, in terms of color you will find white and warm tones of yellow ocher.

The name “golf valley” comes from the abundance of magnificent golf courses in it. Some of them are the best in Europe. The Aloha Golf, built in 1975 – the last project of Javier Arana. It is probably the best architect of golf courses in Spain. Most noteworthy it hosted the Andalusia Open Championship and the “PGA European Tour”, in 2007, 2008 y 2012.

Nueva Andalucia really attracts residents and guests of Marbella with several golf clubs and excellent residential complexes. Among them “Las Brisas”, “Los Naranjos”, “Aloha Golf” and “Dama de Noche “, where you can play in the daytime and even at night. You can also meet friends over a glass of wine or a cup of good coffee there. In the restaurants of golf clubs, it’s nice to invite business partners or bring your family to a Sunday lunch.

Stunning location of the area

Nueva Andalucia passes into the areas of Vega Colorado and La Quinta. Above all, magnificent residences and villas of different styles are located there. You will also find a five-star hotel and a first-class golf club “La Quinta” with a field where British Prince Charles played golf. As a result, your neighbors may well be British and American celebrities or members of the Spanish government.

Golf Nueva Andalucia — Nueva Andalucia Golf

From the hills of Nueva Andalucia, you can contemplate a panoramic view of the African continent and the Atlas Mountains. And from the northern side you can see the mountain range Serrania de Ronda. Well-groomed bright green valleys of golf courses with fountains and ponds, drowning in subtropical greenery and colors of the villa. You will find residential complexes of townhouses and apartment buildings there. But also the symbol of Marbella – the majestic mountain of La Concha, truly pleasing for eyes.

The area has a well developed infrastructure. There are prestigious beauty salons and gyms; a large number of bars and restaurants of international cuisine. Centro Plaza commercial center with numerous shops, cafes, restaurants, art gallery and convenient parking; Saturday market and the original old arena for bullfighting.

In Nueva Andalucia, there are several schools, including the College “Aloha” and specially equipped playgrounds for children. In the heart of this area there is an great place for walking with children and family picnics. It’s the Las Tortugas lake, where turtles and waterfowl live. Near the lake, several new complexes have been built. They include modern ensembles, with large-size apartments and amazing planning, all amenities and 24-hour security.

Consider looking at our list of holiday properties in this area.

Buying a property in Nueva Andalucia

The pleasant and calm area of Nueva Andalucia, is located just a short drive from the glamorous harbor of Banus. It is also perfectly adapted for a comfortable life and it is also a favorite place for Scandinavians and Englishmen. Not only them, but as well families of famous businessmen and football players.

If you are thinking about buying an apartment for its rental, want to buy a townhouse on the first line of one of the magnificent golf courses, a penthouse in a new house in the area or an exclusive luxury villa, we offer the best property catalog for sale in Nueva Andalucia.