Costa del Sol Properties

Welcome to the playground of the rich and famous! Where Long stretches of sandy beaches lead into the warm Mediterranean Sea, superb golf courses and exclusive marinas. Wine and dine in some of the best restaurants and clubs in Europe. For pure sophistication and a lifestyle without comparison, your choice must be Costa Del Sol Properties.

Benalmadena

Benalmadena is ideally situated being only 20 kilometres and a 10-minute drive to Malaga Airport. Benalmadena has three main areas: Benalmadena Costa, Arroyo de la Miel and Benalmadena Pueblo. Benalmadena Costa is the coastline of the area where you will find the Puerto Marina that has twice won the prestigious 'Best Marina In The World' award and is a beautiful site by day and by night. The Marina holds a wealth of shops, restaurants, bars, boutiques and a sea life centre. There are many kilometres of safe, sandy beaches and long promenades stretching along the Mediterranean coast to as far as Torremolinos. Benalmadena Pueblo is a typical Andalusian village set in the mountains behind the coast. It is a very quaint village with cobbled streets and old world charm with its small family run restaurants, relaxing atmosphere and a Spanish way of life - truly an Andalucian old village full of character. Arryo de la Miel is a commercial village famous for its popular attractions such as Tivoli World Fun Park. This is the busy town area of Benalmadena which stretches from Benalmadena Pueblo to Benalmadena Costa on the coast. Arroyo de la Miel is excellent for shopping and there are numerous restaurants and bars. All of these areas are popular areas for Costa Del Sol properties,

Mijas

This charming resort is divided into two distinct areas - Mijas Costa which is a bustling beachfront resort and Mijas Pueblo, a pretty village high on the mountainside with spectacular views to the Mediterranean below and a scenic backdrop of pine forests. A mixed resident population gives it a cosmopolitan flavour with international restaurants, clubs and bars. There are no major boulevards and main thoroughfares here but rather a delightful maze of narrow cobbled streets and archways with picture postcard houses. Down at the coast, about 15 minutes by car from the village, you'll find Mijas Costa which seems like a world away from the pueblo. This area was once a small, charming fishing village but has now been transformed into a popular beach resort with watersports, bars, restaurants and all the trappings of modern day tourism including the longest promenade in Southern Spain. It is centrally situated for all the amenities of the Costa del Sol. Being only 20 minutes from Malaga International Airport, 15 minutes from Marbella and only 5 minutes from the hustle and bustle of Fuengirola, with all the amenities you could possibly wish for.

Mijas is well renowned for its excellent safe golden sandy beaches and the warm Mediterranean sea which is ideal for families with children. Also close by for a family is the water park in Fuengirola for a terrific day out in the sun. This entire area is a golfer's paradise - situated within the "Triangle of Golf" district with numerous golf courses within 10 minutes of each other. These include the prestigious Santana Golf and Country Club, Mijas Golf, La Cala Golf, Calanova Golf, El Chapperal and Alhaurin Golf. Only 5 minutes from the coast is the Hippodromo horse racing track where the Mijas Cup takes place. Here there is a selection of bars with live music, and restaurants of all kinds. Racing takes place on a Saturday evening in the summer and on Sunday lunch time at other times of the year. The urbanizacion of Calahonda is a part of this area and is mainly a residential area of privately owned homes with shops, bars and restaurants. Calahonda has its own leisure and fitness centre, Club-del-Sol, where you will find all the necessary equipment to keep you healthy and active. There are 12 tennis courts (many floodlit), squash courts, an ultra modern gymnasium, bar and restaurant and much more. It is an excellent location for families as Calahonda has its own International School, C.I.C. - Calahonda International College, where children ages 4 to 18 years attend in a wonderful setting of nature and pine trees. There are also two large parks and a large children's play area within the urbanization.

Elviria

Elviria is a coastal community well equipped with services, amenities and entertainment facilities. It is conveniently situated just a 30-minute drive to Malaga Airport and only a 10-minute drive into the beautiful City Centre of cosmopolitan Marbella. There is also a local bus service that will take you into Marbella to the west and Fuengirola to the east. Elviria is a very residencial area with many homes within walking distance to the best beaches on the coast, White Pearl beach being the most famous. Cabopino boasts one of the best and safest beaches on the whole of the Costa del Sol with lifeguards present during the high season. Some of the coast's finest international restaurants as well as some top class wine bars can be found here. Golf enthusiasts are catered for with conveniently located courses, including Santa María, Cabopino golf and Greenlife golf course. Another three courses - Golf Club Marbella, Santa Clara Golf and Golf Rio Real - are only a short drive away. The El Casco Tennis club is another attraction at Elviria and Cabopino port offers nearby moorage to Elviria residents. There are many fine yachts moored here and its 169 moorings are occupied throughout the year. The landmark of Elviria is the luxurious five-star Don Carlos Hotel with its beautiful manicured grounds and the Nikki Beach Country Club directly on the beach. Health services are also nearby in the form of one of Málaga's most prestigious hospitals, Hospital Costa del Sol. The English International College is situated in Elviria and there is also a German College located in La Mairena in the hills of Elviria. La Mairena has been declared a World Biosphere Reservation by UNESCO with only a 5% build ratio permitted in the area, thus leaving the rest of the land to Mother Nature. For all of these reasons the area is becoming increasingly popular for the purchase of Costa Del Sol properties.

Marbella

Marbella is best described as classy and glitzy, simply oozing coastal charisma. Modern day Marbella is Spain's answer to St Tropez - a favoured haunt of the rich and the famous with their Costa Del Sol properties. It is one of the Mediterranean's premier resorts and probably the most famous area of the resort is its seafront "Golden Mile" stretching from Marbella to the luxury yacht marina at Puerto Banus. This stretch is where Marbella's wealth is most in evidence - Ferraris cruise the quayside and the seriously rich dine in fabulous restaurants. A pretty and delightful sector is "La Plaza de los Naranjos" or Orange Square. Amongst the small cobbled pedestrian streets you will find some lovely old charm Spanish and international restaurants along with bars, bistros and art galleries.

Puerto Banus

The port of Puerto Banus is home to a collection of some of the most expensive and exclusive yachts. Here there are top boutiques and designer names such as Luis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Versace and Chanel to name but a few. Members of the paparazzi mingle with the public hoping for a glimpse of the stars and mega millionaires and their floating palaces.

Nueva Andalucia

Located just 1 km north of Puerto Banús is the luxurious Nueva Andalucia. It is one of the largest and most exclusive areas for golf lovers wanting Costa Del Sol properties with a superb infrastructure and carefully maintained streets. Nueva Andalucia is packed with amenities for all ages, lots of sport, endless numbers of shops and fantastic cuisine. The Nueva Andalucia is a most desirable residential area and as its name suggests is based on traditional Andalusian architecture and design. The area has the feeling of a beautiful landscaped village. Nueva Andalucia is a dream for golf enthusiasts and truly lives up to its nickname of "Golf Valley" because of the five magnificent golf courses in the area: Aloha Golf, Los Naranjos, La Quinta, Las Brisas and La Dama de Noche, which is floodlit for night time play. All the Nueva Andalucia golf courses are surrounded by stunning scenery with a backdrop of mountains. There are tennis clubs, horse riding centres and a gymnasium as well.

Estepona

This once tiny fishing and farming community is at the quieter end of the Costa and has retained much of its pueblo charm while managing to embrace modern tourism without surrendering its traditional Spanish character and appeal. Parks, gardens, museums and monuments sit comfortably alongside all the trappings of modern tourism - a bustling marina, beach bars and clubs.
In the old quarter there are steep, narrow, cobbled streets with street cafes, tiny shops and bodegas. Most modern shops are in the centre of town. The main attraction for many is the beaches which are clean, well equipped and stretch for a total of 23 kilometres. There's the main sandy beach of La Rada in the centre of Estepona and a delightful sheltered cove, Playa El Cristo, to the west of the marina.

The Marina is a hive of activity both during the day and at night when young revellers dance until the small hours in the many disco bars along the quayside. It's divided into two parts, one for the working fishing vessels and the other for pleasure boats including some truly magnificent yachts. There are plenty of bars and restaurants here serving tapas and local Spanish dishes as well as international cuisine and fast food. Estepona is also well situated for golf lovers and the numerous golf courses include: Estepona Golf, Los Flamingos, El Paraiso and the Monte Mayor Golf and Country Club. The Selwo National Wildlife Park is situated in Estepona where there are many exotic animals living in semi-wild conditions in their natural habitats, roaming freely in this beautiful landscaped park.

Sotogrande

Sotogrande is the largest residential development resort in the whole of Andalucia, covering 4,500 acres and one of the most luxurious areas on the Costa del Sol. It is one of the most exclusive areas for purchase of Costa Del Sol properties. It is located at the western end of the Costa Del Sol. The name was derived from one of five farms that were bought by Alfredo Melian in 1962 at the request of Joseph McMicking, who chose this idyllic valley in order to create what was always intended to be the finest and most luxurious resort in the world. No expense was spared to provide an infrastructure with low building densities, strict traditional Spanish architecture and respect for the natural beauty of these privileged surroundings. All together there are 2,500 hectares stretching inland from the beach. It has everything including the famous Marina, over 20 kilometres of sandy beaches, and beach clubs offering windsurfing and jet skiing. Sporting facilities/amenities include golf, polo, tennis clubs, volleyball, a fitness club and horse riding. Sotogrande offers some of the best golf courses in Europe including Valderrama Golf Club, officially rated as the no. 1 golf course in Europe (host of the Ryder Cup in 1997 and Volvo Master 2002) and Real Club de Golf Sotogrande, rated number 5 in Europe (designed by Robert Trent Jones). Sotogrande houses the Santa Maria Polo Club that is the hub of Spanish polo as the club organizes and hosts an international tournament each August. Top players from all over the world are attracted to the club for the magnificent setting and facilities. The development also offers all types of shops, boutiques, cafes, bars, restaurants, an international school and a casino – something for everyone.

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