Information about Marbella and its surroundings

Marbella - the so called Hollywood of the Costa del Sol

Marbella is a fantastic town in the middle of the Costa del Sol and was originally founded by the Romans in 1600 B.C. Nowadays it has around 115.000 inhabitants. But talking about Marbella does not only mean the center. There is the charming old town of Marbella with the white washed houses, where you can stroll and shop in the narrow streets and relax with a drink or meal on the beautiful orange-square - "Plaza de los Naranjos". Then there are a lot of urbanizations east and west of Marbella with beatiful villas and apartments and not to forget Puerto Banus which was built in 1970 by Don José Banus. Puerto Banus is not only a marina with luxurious yachts but has become a real pleasure harbour. Here you find shops and boutiques that are open untill after midnight where you find fashion for every taste from designer labels to cheap chic. Puerto Banus is only 10 minutes away from downtown Marbella.

Marbella is an international location for holiday as well as for permanent living. Thanks to its microclimate Marbella offers twelve months of outdoor-activities as swimming, golf, tennis, running etc.

The cosmopolitan character with a large variety of nationalities and cultures makes Marbella so unique compared to other south-european or mediteranean areas.

If you need a doctor for yourself or your family you will find medical support by a selection of general practitioners and specialists and if necessary modern and well equipped hospitals.

Marbella also offers serveral international schools for your kids. The teaching is in English. For more information visit the website: andalucia.com/education/schools/home.htm.

You will find all sorts of nationalities among lawyers and doctors as well as other facilities in Marbella. Besides medical and financial support excellent highways and the short distances between Marbella and Malaga-International-Airport make it easy for the visitor as for the resident to stay in Marbella. A solid infrastructure, cleanliness and excellent security are a good reason to purchase real estate in Marbella.