Sotogrande is the largest privately owned residential development in Andalusia, and it's one of the most luxurious and exclusive sports and residential developments in Europe. Originally a gated community, it is located in the municipality of San Roque and is composed of a 25 square kilometres stretch from the Mediterranean Sea 25 km east of Gibraltar, back into the foothills of Sierra Almenara, providing contrasting views of sea, hills, cork forests and green fairways, including the Rock of Gibraltar and Morocco. Sotogrande is well known as an architectural showcase on the Costa del Sol, with styles varying from the traditional Andalucian to mid century modern, all the way through 21st century design and even more unusual designs, including moorish/mudejar style homes and even a Swiss chalet. In 2008 the local government declared three buildings as of cultural interest, protecting them from reform or demolition. A specially built man-made lagoon is part of the newest developments in Sotogrande within the La Reserva gated residential community in the hills of Sotogrande. Dubbed as the only inland private beach of its kind artificial "The Beach" is a 3252 sqm water oasis surrounded by an artificial sandy beach. La Reserva offers its residents private access to a golf course, a tennis centre and a luxury inland beach club with a stunning freshwater lagoon. Today, Sotogrande is renowned for its varied sporting facilities. It has five golf courses in Europe, Valderrama Golf Club host to the European Tour's Volvo Masters and the 1997 Ryder Cup, the Real Club de Golf, Almenara, La Reserva, La Cañada and a Golf Academy; six polo fields owned by the Santa María Polo Club; two Tennis and Padel Tennis Clubs and the SotoTennis Academy; the Racquet Centre which specializes in padel tennis and the Octogono which specializes in tennis, a rugby club and two Beach Clubs; a Kayak / Sailing Club, Riding stables and a busy marina. Owning a piece of Sotogrande real estate places you side by side with some of the most affluent residents of the Costa del Sol.

Estepona properties for sale are a great addition to the village's character and appeal, reflected by a large number of fascinating old buildings in town, seamlessly complemented by the new. However, if you are more interested in the present than the past, don’t worry, there is plenty for everyone to experience and enjoy. The numerous street cafes and tapas bars still serve traditional Spanish delicacies. In the ‘old town’ the steep, narrow streets are pedestrianised and decorated with different colour flower pots. It is a delight for photographers. You will find bars and small shops in Estepona, where you’d least expect them, all very very inviting, very friendly. The Estepona Marina is situated at the west end of the seafront promenade. This is a very pleasant place for a stroll and there are some magnificent boats moored here. There are also a wide variety of excellent bars and restaurants, open both midday and in the evening while younger revelers can enjoy the late night disco bars. There is a popular tourist market here on a Sunday morning. Estepona real estate is in great development, and new bars, nightlife, shopping, beach clubs are emerging, to complete the laid back feeling on the Costa del Sol.

Estepona properties for sale are a great addition to the village's character and appeal, reflected by a large number of fascinating old buildings in town, seamlessly complemented by the new. However, if you are more interested in the present than the past, don’t worry, there is plenty for everyone to experience and enjoy. The numerous street cafes and tapas bars still serve traditional Spanish delicacies. In the ‘old town’ the steep, narrow streets are pedestrianised and decorated with different colour flower pots. It is a delight for photographers. You will find bars and small shops in Estepona, where you’d least expect them, all very very inviting, very friendly. The Estepona Marina is situated at the west end of the seafront promenade. This is a very pleasant place for a stroll and there are some magnificent boats moored here. There are also a wide variety of excellent bars and restaurants, open both midday and in the evening while younger revelers can enjoy the late night disco bars. There is a popular tourist market here on a Sunday morning. Estepona real estate is in great development, and new bars, nightlife, shopping, beach clubs are emerging, to complete the laid back feeling on the Costa del Sol.

Marbella is known as a glamorous resort town and is a favourite location with the rich and famous, boosted by foreign residents who are seduced by the lifestyle and the Marbella real estate. The old town with its narrow cobbled streets and flower-filled plazas is packed with delightful shops and art galleries selling pretty clothes and accessories, and handmade wares. One of the prettiest spots is the fabled orange tree-filled Plaza de los Naranjos, which is located just off the main street and is home to the 16th-century town hall For more contemporary fashions, Puerto Banús has all the top international designer stores. Which also makes you enjoy all the exclusive cars and big yachts, the beach clubs all over the Marbella coast line. In terms of eating out, Marbella’s gastronomic scene is second to none, with everything from vegetarian and vegan cafes, to beachfront chiringuitos, and Michelin-starred restaurants, including Spanish cooking star Dani Garcia’s – a feast for foodies. And of course the beaches are second to none – most visitors come to Marbella to enjoy the sun, sea and sand, which has been drawing in expatriate communities since the 1950s when Prince Alfonso de Hohenlohe fell in love with the place and built a beachfront house, attracting all the Hollywood stars and the jet-set crowd, which led to the establishing of the exclusive Marbella Club Hotel. Worth a visit, together with the luxury resort next door, Puente Romano resort. Which includes, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, chiringuitos etc. A gem in Marbella. If your visit inspires you to consider living here, check out the Marbella properties for sale that make this such a charming place to live, or perhaps visit on an excursion and decide afterwards.

There are properties for sale in Malaga City that are geared towards the investors seeking exclusivity as well as the more budget-oriented buyers. It is easy to understand why Malaga City is the capital of the Costa del Sol. Once considered the poor cousin of Andalusia’s capital city, Seville, it now competes successfully for attention, thanks to its profusion of quirky museums, delightful pedestrianised centre, innovative restaurants and stylish hotels, many featuring trendy rooftop terraces with bars, pools, and stunning views. Muelle Uno is a contemporary leisure complex in the port – while a new arty district called SOHO is bringing a bohemian edge to the city. Thanks to the year-round magnificent weather you can nearly always go to the beach in Malaga. From family-friendly beaches such as ‘El Palo’ to manmade beaches such as ‘La Malagueta’, there are sandy stretches for everyone on Malaga’s coast. Although there has been a certain amount of destruction here over the centuries, especially during the Spanish Civil War, there is still plenty of evidence of the Moorish occupation. Today you can visit the Moorish Alcazaba fortress, dating back to 1065, which also now features a very interesting archaeological museum, as well as the Castillo de Gibralfaro, another Moorish castle. Read the History of Málaga. There are also many churches of great architectural and historic interest in and around the centre, which are well worth visiting. Shopping in Málaga is a fascinating mix of the old and the new. Years ago shopping for the malagueños was a fairly parochial, low-key affair but economic booms and the increase in tourism has resulted in more contemporary and chic shopping options. They include international chains and shopping malls often in close proximity to the Malaga City real estate.

Estepona properties for sale are a great addition to the village's character and appeal, reflected by a large number of fascinating old buildings in town, seamlessly complemented by the new. However, if you are more interested in the present than the past, don’t worry, there is plenty for everyone to experience and enjoy. The numerous street cafes and tapas bars still serve traditional Spanish delicacies. In the ‘old town’ the steep, narrow streets are pedestrianised and decorated with different colour flower pots. It is a delight for photographers. You will find bars and small shops in Estepona, where you’d least expect them, all very very inviting, very friendly. The Estepona Marina is situated at the west end of the seafront promenade. This is a very pleasant place for a stroll and there are some magnificent boats moored here. There are also a wide variety of excellent bars and restaurants, open both midday and in the evening while younger revelers can enjoy the late night disco bars. There is a popular tourist market here on a Sunday morning. Estepona real estate is in great development, and new bars, nightlife, shopping, beach clubs are emerging, to complete the laid back feeling on the Costa del Sol.

A promenade stretches along the coast to the Puerto Marina (Marine Port), which boasts excellent shopping and dining. The marina is also home to The Sea Life Centre, home to all manners of marine wildlife, and has its own petting tank where you can get personal with the Rays. You can take a stroll around to look at the floating hotels and millionaire’s yachts and when the sun goes down the Puerto Marina becomes one of the coast's best party destinations. La Paloma Park is a gorgeous location in the center of Benalmádena Costa. There is a stunning array of flora and fauna, plus a menagerie of animals including hens, rabbits, goats and exotic birds. The park is beautifully landscaped with themed gardens and rocky waterfalls, which run down to the lake. There are two bars within the park where you can relax into the evening listening to the calls of peacocks. Beside La Paloma park you will find Selwo Marina, the sister to Selwo Adventure Park, further down the coast. Modeled around different locations in South America, you can view dolphins, sea lions, crocodiles, exotic birds and snakes from up close. Recently a penguin habitation has been installed giving a glimpse of the Antarctic in Andalucía. Arroyo de la Miel translates to ‘Honey Stream’ is a former sleepy village, which now links Benalmádena Pueblo to its Costa. Being at the centre of things it has grown into a fantastic area for getting a bite to eat and shopping to your heart's content. The train station is found in Arroyo, which links the town all along the coast from Malaga to Fuengirola. Cable cars serve as a route to the top of the mountain that pins Benalmádena to the beaches where you can enjoy the breath-taking panoramic view inland and out to sea where North Africa is visible on clear days. You can also take in equestrian and raptor shows at the summit. Benalmádena Pueblo Benalmádena Pueblo is the original village, set back from the coast on the foot of Mount Calamorro at around 200 meters in elevation. The heart of the village has a traditional Spanish appearance with white-washed stone buildings and labyrinth alleys, however, the village now has a much more cosmopolitan feel. Visitors to the Benalmadena Pueblo can enjoy fine dining in picturesque squares and awe-inspiring views of the coast and across the sea. Cultural Attractions The Buddhist Enlightenment Stupa finds its residence in Benalmadena Pueblo; it is the largest Stupa in the Western world standing 33 metres tall and is a point of interest for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. Golf Benalmádena has a number of golf courses, putting greens and driving ranges. in the near vicinity. Benalmádena Golf is home to a driving range, putting green and a straightforward 9-hole par three. It has an excellent clubhouse with a restaurant and the addition of a bowls green. The nearest 18 hole course is Torrequebrada Golf, which offers a challenge to all levels of players. Although amidst an urban area the pine trees that surround it give it seclusion and some of the views on offer are spectacular. Visitors to the Benalmadena Pueblo can enjoy fine dining, picturesque squares, awe-inspiring views of the coast and across the sea as well as the beautiful Benalmadena real estate.

Estepona properties for sale are a great addition to the village's character and appeal, reflected by a large number of fascinating old buildings in town, seamlessly complemented by the new. However, if you are more interested in the present than the past, don’t worry, there is plenty for everyone to experience and enjoy. The numerous street cafes and tapas bars still serve traditional Spanish delicacies. In the ‘old town’ the steep, narrow streets are pedestrianised and decorated with different colour flower pots. It is a delight for photographers. You will find bars and small shops in Estepona, where you’d least expect them, all very very inviting, very friendly. The Estepona Marina is situated at the west end of the seafront promenade. This is a very pleasant place for a stroll and there are some magnificent boats moored here. There are also a wide variety of excellent bars and restaurants, open both midday and in the evening while younger revelers can enjoy the late night disco bars. There is a popular tourist market here on a Sunday morning. Estepona real estate is in great development, and new bars, nightlife, shopping, beach clubs are emerging, to complete the laid back feeling on the Costa del Sol.