From a small fishing village to a luxury seaside resort ...

Marbella is now one of the most famous and luxurious places by the sea (from the Costa del Sol). It is located on the coast in the South of Spain, about half an hour a 45-minute drive from Malaga. The place is known for its beautiful sandy beaches and the more than thirty golf courses around the hills of Marbella.

As it used to be just a fishing village, it is now a prosperous and luxurious city full of new buildings, holiday homes, beautiful boulevards, green parks and gardens, a beautiful historic area and the most important marina in the Mediterranean, Puerto Banús. There is something going on in the historic part of the city 24/7. Especially after sunset, the terraces are filled in places like Patio de los Naranjos and later in the evening everybody leaves for the bars and clubs.

But that is not the only thing about Marbella ....

There is enough to undertake!

Whether you are a true culture lover, or are looking for entertainment, you will find it all here. There are galleries, theme parks, botanical gardens, golf courses, cinemas, museums and many other things. If you like shopping, then the old city is ideal. Furthermore, the following places are definitely worth a visit:

• The Santo Cristo de la Vera Cruz Church
• Ermita del Calvario
• The Bonsai Museum
• Museo Ralli
• Villa Romana de Rio Verde
• Termas Romanas de Guadalmina
• Basilica paleocristiana de Vega del Mar.
• Yacimiento fenicio de Rio Real
• Pecho Redondo Caves
• Nagueles Caves
• Bajadilla beach
• Fuerte beach
• Fontanilla beach

Perhaps the best part is ....

The microclimate of Marbella

Marbella is located south of the country, making it sunny for a large part of the year (with 18.7 ° C as annual average temperature) In summer the temperatures are around 21 and 28 degrees and in winter between 15 and 18) . Thanks to the ideal position between the Mediterranean sea and the mountain landscape of the Sierra de las Nieves and the La Concha, Marbella has its own microclimate. This makes the winters pleasantly mild and soft and the summers are not extremely hot. There is little rain in Marbella and an average of about 300 sunny days every year.

Housing market in Marbella

Marbella has become increasingly popular in recent years. Especially the possession of a second (holiday) home is very common. The offer is huge today. If you want to be cheaper, but still by the sea then there are enough apartments available. But also the luxury penthouses with sea view, luxury villas or new construction projects are a possibility.

Below are some popular places / neighborhoods in and around the area Marbella:

• Mijas
• Estepona
• Elviria
• Puerto Banus

If you are not familiar with the market, it may be a challenge to determine what is suitable for your situation. The regulations are completely different from those in the Netherlands, but the housing market, prices and procedures are also extremely different from the Netherlands. PrimaVillas is more than willing to help you with this.

Request a free consultation now

You can request an informal meeting at any time in which we can answer all your questions. We can come to your house or we plan an environment tour in Spain. To feel good about the environment where you want to buy something is the most important thing.

So are you still in the exploratory phase for buying an apartment and do you want a completely free and free advice? Please contact us or leave your details so that we can contact you.

We will gladly explain everything to you regarding the regulations in Marbella and possibly the financing possibilities. We can also make a selection of houses and / or plots based on your wishes and requirements. After this we plan the viewings and in case there is a plot, we can also visit different construction companies. This way you get a good picture of the different possibilities and the corresponding prices.

We will guide you throughout the entire process, even after the purchase. In Spain, the fee is paid by the selling party, so you pay nothing as a buyer.