Guides to living and buying on the Costa del Sol
Everything you want to know before you buy: from the right area and the costs to the weather, the schools and day-to-day life. Written by estate agents who are out there every day.
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Buying and selling
Steps, costs, financing and today's market.
Buying a home in Marbella: the complete step-by-step guide for international buyers
Buying a house or villa in Marbella? Our step-by-step plan from NIE number to notary, with all the costs, pitfalls and tips from Belgian agents on the…
Marbella property market 2026: prices, trends and outlook
The latest figures on the Marbella property market in 2026: prices per m² by area, trends, buyers, interest rates and what to expect. With an explanation…
Is now a good time to buy property in Spain?
Is now a good time to buy a house in Spain? We set out the advantages, risks, costs and market figures for 2026, with practical…
Getting a mortgage in Spain as a foreign buyer: how it works
How much can you borrow for a property in Spain, what interest rate will you pay and which documents do you need? All about a Spanish mortgage as…
Buying a new build in Marbella: benefits, costs and what to look out for
Buying a new-build home or off-plan villa in Marbella? All about the advantages, payment schedule, VAT and costs, guarantees and the pitfalls,…
Buying a penthouse in Marbella: where, what it costs and what to look out for
Dreaming of a penthouse with sea views in Marbella? Discover the best areas, what a penthouse costs, what to look out for and why penthouses…
Buying a house in Benahavís: areas, prices and life in the hills
Buying a villa or house in Benahavís? Discover the best areas, from La Zagaleta to Los Arqueros and La Quinta, prices per m² and what it is like to live in…
Buying a villa in Estepona: the best areas, prices and tips
Buying a villa in Estepona? Discover the best villa areas, from Casasola and El Paraíso to Los Flamingos and Valle Romano, what a villa costs and where…
New developments in Estepona: projects, prices and what to look out for
Estepona has the largest choice of new developments in the Golden Triangle. Discover where they are building, what new builds cost, how buying off-plan works and how…
Is Marbella expensive? What living, a home and everyday life really cost
Is Marbella an expensive place to live? Discover what a house in Marbella costs by area, what annual costs you will have and how everyday life…
Viewing trip to Marbella: how to make the most of your visit
Planning a viewing trip to Marbella? With this schedule, checklist and tips you will see the right properties in just a few days and go home…
Off-market property in Marbella: how to buy or sell discreetly
Many luxury villas in Marbella are never listed online. Discover how off-market property works, why sellers choose it and how, as a buyer, you…
Selling your villa in Marbella: how to get the best price
Want to sell your villa or apartment in Marbella? Discover how to set the right price, which costs and taxes you will pay and how you…
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Areas and towns
Where will you feel at home? The atmosphere, prices and properties in each location.
The Golden Triangle: Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona compared
Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona together form the Golden Triangle of the Costa del Sol. Compare prices, buyers, atmosphere and the best areas to…
Marbella or Estepona: where is the best place to buy a property?
Torn between Marbella and Estepona? We compare prices, atmosphere, beaches, schools, accessibility and property, so you know which place…
Where do the wealthy live in Marbella? The 10 most exclusive neighbourhoods
Golden Mile, Sierra Blanca, La Zagaleta or Los Monteros? Discover where the wealthy live in Marbella, what you pay per m² and which area suits you…
Marbella’s Golden Mile: a guide to living and buying on the Milla de Oro
All about Marbella's Golden Mile: location, history, the best areas and developments, prices per m² and why this is still the most…
Nueva Andalucía: living in Marbella's golf valley
Nueva Andalucía is the golf valley behind Puerto Banús. Discover the best areas such as Los Naranjos, Las Brisas and Aloha, the schools, the prices and…
Sierra Blanca Marbella: buying a villa in the safest neighbourhood beneath La Concha
Sierra Blanca is one of Marbella's most sought-after gated villa communities. Discover its location, security, schools, prices and why families…
Puerto Banús: everything you need to know about Marbella’s famous marina
Where is Puerto Banús, what is there to do and what is it like to live there? Our guide to Marbella's marina, with tips on shopping,…
Marbella East: discover Los Monteros, Río Real and Elviria
Marbella East combines wide beaches, golf and tranquillity just ten minutes from the town centre. Discover Los Monteros, Río Real, Bahía de Marbella, Elviria…
Guadalmina and San Pedro de Alcántara: relaxed luxury living between golf and sea
Guadalmina and San Pedro de Alcántara combine golf, sea and genuine village life on the western side of Marbella. Discover the areas, prices and why…
La Zagaleta: living on Europe’s most exclusive estate
What makes La Zagaleta so exclusive? All about the location, security, golf, villas and prices of this private estate in Benahavís, and how you…
El Madroñal Benahavís: buying a villa on a green private estate
El Madroñal is a gated villa estate in the hills of Benahavís with large plots, views as far as Africa and building land still available. Discover…
La Quinta and La Heredia: golf living between Puerto Banús and Benahavís
La Quinta and La Heredia combine golf, sea views and tranquillity five minutes from Puerto Banús. Discover the developments, villas, prices and why…
Living in the village of Benahavís: restaurants, nature and tranquillity above Marbella
The white mountain village of Benahavís lies fifteen minutes from Puerto Banús and is known for its restaurants and natural beauty. Discover what it is like to…
The New Golden Mile in Estepona: a guide to living and buying
All about the New Golden Mile between San Pedro and Estepona: location, areas, golf, beaches, schools, prices and why luxury buyers are increasingly…
Living in Estepona: a guide for buyers and new residents
Thinking of living in Estepona? Discover the old town, the best areas, prices, schools, accessibility and why Estepona is the fastest-growing…
Sotogrande: living in the most exclusive enclave west of Marbella
Sotogrande is a green, exclusive enclave with Valderrama, polo, a marina and an international school. Discover the areas, the lifestyle…
Guides
Living on the Costa del Sol
Climate, schools, golf, leisure and practicalities.
Why is everyone heading to Marbella? 10 reasons for its success
Why is Marbella so popular with Northern Europeans and the international jet set? 10 reasons, from the climate and airport to schools, golf and…
What is the weather like in Marbella? Monthly temperatures and the best time to visit
The weather in Marbella month by month: temperatures, sea temperature, sunshine hours and rain. Plus how warm it is in winter and the best time to visit Marbella…
Marbella's microclimate: why it is milder here than elsewhere
Marbella has a unique microclimate thanks to the Sierra Blanca and the sea. Discover how it works, which areas are mildest and what it means…
International schools in Marbella: a guide for families
Moving to Marbella with children? An overview of the international schools (British, IB, German, Swedish, French), where they are and in which…
Golf in Marbella: the finest courses and living on the green
Marbella is Europe's golf paradise. Discover the finest golf courses around Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona, and where best to buy a golf villa or…
Things to do in Marbella: 25 activities and sights
The best things to do and see in Marbella: the old town, Puerto Banús, La Concha, beaches, golf, day trips and tips from estate agents…
What to do in Estepona? 20 tips from estate agents who are there every day
The best things to do in Estepona: the flower-filled old town, murals, the orchid house, the Sunday market, beaches, Sierra Bermeja…
Wintering in Marbella: why, where and how best to arrange it
Spending the winter in Marbella? Discover how warm it is in winter, which property and area suit you best, what you need to arrange and why more and more…
Moving to Marbella: everything you need to know and arrange
Moving to Marbella? Our practical guide for international buyers: paperwork, taxes, healthcare, schools, choosing the right area and a…
Airports near Marbella: all the options, distances and travel times
Marbella has no airport of its own, but there are five within a two-hour drive. All the options, with distances, travel times and tips.
Summer time in Marbella: time difference, clock changes and long sunny evenings
Is there a time difference between Marbella and the UK or the rest of Europe? When do the clocks change in Spain and why does it stay light so long in Marbella? All…
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